Nastase's tantrum ends in upset at US Open
Nastase, seeded seventh, exploded during the second round at Forest Hills, losing 6 4 6 4 to Corrado Barazzutti after a five point burst and a 4-3 lead. He later refused to comment, while other seeds advanced including Borg, Connors, and Evert.
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Dallas
Chris Evert
Pam Whytcross
Australia
Whitey Ford backs softball league in Cincinnati
AP says Whitey Ford serving as commissioner of the American Professional Slo-Pitch Softball League discusses the league aims and his early challenges. He recalls a 1950s Cincinnati exit with Mickey Mantle and Don Larsen, notes limited travel, and emphasizes building owner connections as playoffs begin with Cleveland versus Milwaukee and Baltimore versus New York.
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Nittany Lions end Rutgers long streak with 45-7 rout
Penn State, ranked 13th, mauled Rutgers 45-7 in East Rutherford to snap the nation’s longest winning run at 18 games. Rutgers coach Frank Burns lamented the challenge of rising to big-time schedules and defended their scheduling moves.
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Associated Press
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Tulane
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Triangles open title defense with big win in tourney
The Armco Triangles defeated Sullivan Chapman 17 2 in Birmingham Alabama to begin the World Industrial Softball Championship defense. Rick Reckart went 4-for-4 with four RBIs including a homer while Jim Gomin added a 3-for-3 day with three RBIs and a homer. They advance to a second round game at 11 30 this morning against an as yet undetermined opponent.
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Reunion honors Miami 1927 Redskins at Dayton game
Five members of Miami's Athletic Hall of Fame were to be honored during halftime of the Miami vs Dayton game at Miami Field. Chester Pittser, who coached eight Miami teams to a 41-25-2 record, was slated to greet Hall of Famers George Rider Jay Colville Weeb Ewbank and Red Thatcher. Thatcher and Paul Glick have both won Miami's M Man of the Year award. Thatcher was on the 1927 all Buckeye Conference team with captain Bob Oswald and Harry Richardson. The 1927 squad went 8-1 sharing the Ohio Conference title with Muskingum, beating Hanover Otterbein Ohio Wesleyan Denison Oberlin Ohio Northern Dayton and Cincinnati, with a 23-0 loss to Wittenberg. Other returning players include Andy Althauser Don McEntire George Moore David Ott Garrold Parrat John Shuster Harold Sielaff George Vossler and Bob Whittaker.
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Harry Richardson
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Oberlin
Ohio Northern
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Andy Althauser
Don McEntire
George Moore
David Ott
Garrold Parrat
John Shuster
Harold Sielaff
George Vossler
Bob Whittaker
Gong Award keeps Royals loose amid late-season surge
Kansas City Royals use a playful Gong Award ritual after each win to ease pressure in a tight pennant race with Chicago Minnesota and Texas. Darrell Porter Bob Heise and others are cited for goofy mishaps as coach Steve Boros says the fun reduces tension and builds team togetherness during a pivotal stretch.
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Firestone leads share after opening round in World Series of Golf
Ray Floyd Hale Irwin and Tom Weiskopf pace the field at Firestone as scoring eases with calm conditions. Irwin bogey free at 67 joins Floyd and Weiskopf as leaders, while Nicklaus and Watson trail after solid rounds but miss early charge.
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Major League and NBA Trading Moves Highlight Active Week
Across baseball and basketball a flurry of moves shuffles rosters. Angels recall Balor Moore John Caneira and Willie Aikens from Salt Lake City while White Sox add Henry Cruz and Nyil Nyman moves. Cubs recall Gordon Todd Moore and Dwyer contract purchased by Cardinals. Cardinals recall Ayala and Potter. Jets release Steve Joachim. Bucks acquire Gianelli and cash for a 1979 or 1980 first round pick.
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John Caneira
Willie Aikens
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Chicago White Sox
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Los Angeles Dodgers
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St. Louis Cardinals
Don Kessinger
Chicago Cubs
Mike Gordon
Jim Todd
Donny Moore
Wichita
Jim Dwyer
Benny Ayala
Mike Potter
National Football League
NEW York Jets
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National Basketball Association
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John Gianelli
Buffalo Braves
Campbell predicts more international hockey play ahead
Akron. Clarence Campbell, NHL president for 30 years, forecasts a pro European league soon and a world crown match against the NHL champion. He also rejects a WHA merger and notes his pension plan milestone and Maurice Richard riot as key events in his tenure.
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