Connors Beats Laver In $100000 Battle In Las Vegas
Jimmy Connors defeated Rod Laver 6-4 6-2 3-6 7-5 in a $100,000 match in Las Vegas earning $100,000 and a new car. Laver received $50,000 to $60,000 as consolation. The star spectators paid $175,000 for seats in a hotel pavilion as the two legends staged a tense comeback battle with return of service and net play.
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Sifford Wins Seniors Playoff In Palm Beach
Charlie Sifford birdied the first hole in a sudden death playoff to defeat Fred Wampler and win the PGA Seniors tournament in Orlando. Martina Navratilova captured the $75,000 women’s pro tennis title in Fairfax with a 6 3 6 1 rout of Kerry Melville. Roger Taylor upset Vitas Gerulaitis 7 6 7 6 in Roanoke finals. Harold Stuefer defeated Hugo Nindl in Mount Snow skiing action.
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Ramirez Upsets Tanner as Mexico Eliminates U.S. Davis Cup
Raul Ramirez of Mexico defeated Roscoe Tanner 7 5, 7 9, 6 4 and 6 2 to knock the United States out of the 1975 Davis Cup in Palm Springs. The 21-year-old Ensenada native used selective serving and net rushes to counter Tanner, amid a 3,196 crowd at the Palm Springs Racquet Club. The loss ends the U.S. run and likely Dennis Ralston’s tenure as non playing captain.
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Sauer Emphasizes Excitement Over Statistics in TV Sports
CBS analyst John Sauer says fans want action and great plays rather than technical mistakes. He favors Lindsey Nelson as a play by play partner and notes his career includes Army championship teams, West Point coaching, a Rams stint, The Citadel, and early Dayton radio work.
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Latonia Opens with Big Spade in 5 000 Feature
FLORENCE KY AP Big Spade the former four winning racer at Latonia is the odds on favorite in the opening night 5 000 feature. The 42 day meeting starts at 7 30 with Big Spade riding a 25th career win at Commonwealth Race Course and earnings above 100 000. Competitors include Perennial Brustigert Close Miss Rule by Right Valdana and Diamond Lil.
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Garlits Triumphs After Early setback at Winternationals
Don Garlits escaped a first round disqualification and won the fuel eliminator title at the Winternationals in Pomona. He beat Dave Settles in the final after a earlier reversal of fate when Don Ewald was DQ’d for crossing the center line. Garlits posted 6.236 seconds at 223.88 mph earning 13500 dollars before about 38000 fans. Gary Beck posted meet fastest 5.937 seconds and 244.56 mph but was eliminated in round two. Don Prudhomme won the funny car division with 6.23 seconds and 226.70 mph to defeat Mike Miller.
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Palmer Just One Shot Back In Hawaiian Open Final Round
Arnold Palmer, 45, trails leader Forrest Ferler by a single shot after a 69 in third round of the $220,000 Hawaiian Open at Waialae. Lou Graham ties Palmer at 205 with an 65 as rain and a tropical storm delay the final round. Defending champion Jack Nicklaus sits eight behind at 212.
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Blades Open at Home in Baltimore with 9 000 Crowd
The Baltimore Blades debut at the Baltimore Civic Center drew more than 9 000 fans but ended in a 5 2 loss to the Houston Aeros. Coach Johnny Wilson commented on emotional reactions as the team absorbed a seventh straight defeat after late-week road games.
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Owls Power Past Gems Behind Powers Hat Trick
Right winger Mike Powers scored four goals to lift the Columbus Owls to a 5-2 victory over the Dayton Gems. The win trimmed the Gems' Southern Division lead to five points, with Columbus last in first place on Nov. 13 when the Gems led by four.
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Roth Wins First PBA Championship at King Louie Open
Mark Roth of Brooklyn New York wins his first Professional Bowlers Association title at the King Louie Open in Kansas City earning $7,000 after a 299 final, defeating Steve Jones of Kansas City who scored 233. Jones collects $4,000, Art Trask $2,500 for third, Roy Buckley $2,000 for fourth, and Larry Laub $1,750 for fifth.
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