Evert Connors win in U S Open first round match
Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors posted first round wins at the U S Open. Evert, 16, defeated Edda Buding 6 1 6 0 on center court after a Wightman Cup victory. Connors, 19, beat Tom Gorman 7 5 6 4 7 5 in a tight match.
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Forest Hills
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Grandstand
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Miss Evert
Edda Buding
West Germany
England
West Side
Trevino Struggles With Ills Ahead of Hartford Open
Lee Trevino battles fatigue after an emergency appendectomy as he tees off in the Greater Hartford Open at Wethersfield Country Club. He says his right arm hurts and he fears a poor showing despite being a favorite for the $22 000 first prize alongside rivals like Nicklaus and Weiskopf.
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Lee Trevino
Trevino
Jack Nicklaus
Fort Marcy Eyes Second Horse of the Year Nod
Fort Marcy starts Labor Day weekend in the Kelly-Olympic Handicap at Atlantic City aiming for a repeat Horse of the Year run. Paul Mellon owner Elliott Burch trainer top weight 126 pounds with Run The Gantlet as a running mate, facing War Censor Red Reality and others.
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Elliott Burch
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Skins Open In A Week Stars For Miami Ready For Pacific
Miami University prepares for a Sept 11 season opener in Stockton against the University of the Pacific. Coach Bill Mallory cites seven returning defensive veterans including All-America candidates Dick Dougherty Doug Krause and Marc Smith amid strong tackling totals last season. Offensively only five veterans back led by Joe Booker Mike Poff and guards Radcliff Brisker with Pataky.
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Miami
Redskins
University of the Pacific
Stockton
Calif
Bill Mallory
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Doug Krause
Marc Smith
Associated Press
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Krause
Dougherty
Mallory
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Ron Schlater
Tim Raybuck
Denny Costello
Doug Sherman
Tom van Deuse
Joe Booker
Mike Poff
Daryl Radcliff
Fred Brisker
Amateur Leaders Start Strong In U S Amateur Golf
Eddie Pearce of Temple Terrace Fla tied for the lead after 36 holes with Jim McLean of Seattle and Houston. Pearce said golf is his life and plans to turn pro, while McLean, a Wake Forest sophomore, said he might not pursue golf as a career.
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Del
U.S
Eddie Pearce
Temple Terrace
Fla
Jim McLean
Seattle
University of Houston
McLean
Wilmington Country Club
Pearce
Wake Forest
Cardinals Boss Sees Big Plays Emphasizing Defense
St Louis Cardinals coach Hollway plans a defense driven approach focusing on pass rush and disrupting the opposing quarterback. He notes linebacking depth is thin early in the preseason and hints front four changes, with rookie Yankowski as a potential key rusher, while acknowledging the club’s championship potential.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
Bob Hallway
Cardinals
Hollway
Minnesota Vikings
Bud Grant
Vikings
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Yankowski
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Bob Rowe
Fred Heron
Chuck Walker
Booker, Williams Lead Miami Football Freshman Focus
Booker was Miami's third leading rusher with 245 yards on 72 carries and one touchdown while eight receptions covered 68 yards. Williams led the freshmen with 18 receptions for 246 yards and one TD. Newcomers include Tim Williams at tight end and offensive linemen Dan Willging and John Saccomen. Showalter and Williams compete for quarterback.
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MIAMI
Pataky
Tim Williams
Dan Willging
John Saccomen
Williams
Steve Williams
Mallory
Stu Showalter
Showalter
Bob Hitchens
John Viher
Hitchens
Major League Leaders National and Pitching Highlights
National League batting leads include Torre St Louis at .361 and Beckert Chicago at .342. Runs, RBIs, hits, and doubles feature Stargell Pittsburgh, Torre St Louis, and others. Pitching leaders show Gullett Cincinnati 14-5 and Seaver New York 233 strikeouts.
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Ptt
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L.A
Pitt
H. Aaron
Atl
Morgan
Gullett
Cin
Carlton
Bellis
Stikeouts
Seaver
N. Y
Jenkins
Baseball Leaders and Key Stats from the Season
Lists top hitters and pitchers with names and figures. Oliva Murcer Smith Patek Carew Dobson Otis Dobson McNally Lolich appear with totals for at bats runs RBI hits doubles triples home runs stolen bases and strikeouts across teams Minnesota New York Chicago Oakland Detroit Baltimore and Kansas City.
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Minn
Murcer
N.Y
R.smith
Bost
Bonigliaro
Patek
K.C
Carew
R. Smith
Cash
Det
Melton
Chic
Otis
C.dobson
Oak
McNally
Balt
Blue
Lolich
Snyder Champ At Brown's Run
Mrs. James Snyder led 18 hole Ladies Day action at Brown's Run. She won low gross in the Championship Flight while Mrs. Phillip Becker claimed net honors with 79. Nine hole winners crowned across flights.
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James Snyder
Brown
Snyder
Phillip Becker
Gross
Lylyd Ritz
D. M. Yost
W. T. Thorn
Richard Slagle
Paul Long
William Leigh
James Wallace
Stuart Hatch
O'Donnell Ace Highlights Brown's Run Hole One
Dick O'Donnell holed out a four iron for a 165 yard ace on the ith hole Thursday at Brown's Run. It was his first hole-in-one. He was guest of Biff Farmer Temp Thorn and Dr W R Steele. The shot brings the local course season total to 21.
Umpires To Host Class A Slo Pitch Softball Tourney
The Southwest Umpires Association will hold its First Annual Class A Slo Pitch softball tournament at Goldman Park on Sept 24 25 26. Entry is $45 and teams may contact Harry Johnson or Jim Whitley for details.
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Goldman Park
ASA
Harry Johnson
Jim Whitley
Bills May Move to New York City Sparks Stadium Talks
Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr. paused a news conference and said he would resume talks with Erie County officials about leasing a proposed 65 000 to 80 000 seat stadium. Reports circulated that the team could relocate to New York City to replace the Giants.
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N. Y
Ralph C. Wilson Jr
Buffalo Bills
New York City
Erie County
Wilson
Bills
John V. Lindsay
New York
Giants
Scott Tops Forest Hills Ladies Day Honors
Mrs. Thomas Scott dominated regular 18 and nine hole Ladies Day at Forest Hills. She posted the low gross of 78 in First Flight 18 hole play, while Mrs. Paul Ruth led net with 68. 18 hole winners include Second Flight gross Mrs. David Dickerson 97 and net Mrs. Ray Moore 66, with Low Gross Mrs. William Back 51 and Net Mrs. Lee Nichols 36.
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Thomas Scott
Forest Hills
Scott
Paul Ruth
David Dickerson
Ray Moore
William Back
Lee Nichols
Boswell Recalled by Orioles from Rochester
The Baltimore Orioles recalled pitcher Dave Boswell from Rochester of the International League on Thursday.
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Baltimore Orioles
Dave Boswell
Rochester
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