Young girls steal show in open at US Open
At the US Open, teens push aside elders as Tracy Austin and Pam Shriver advance, while 33-year-old Virginia Wade loses to 21-year-old Lele Forcod. Chris Evert, chasing a fourth straight title, wins but fears a changing era with rising stars. Borg, Gottfried, Solomon win as top seeds progress on a day of upsets.
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New York
Emale
Virginia Wade
Lele Forcod
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Chris Evert
Caroline Stoll
Evert
Tracy Austin
Pam Shriver
Chris
Billie Jean
Martina Navratilova
Vitas Gerulaitis
Andrew Pattison
John McEnroe
Colin Dowdeswell
Guillermo Vitas
Butch Watts
Stingley Talks Without Words Faces NFL Return Hope
Patriots owner William H. Sullivan Jr reports Darryl Stingley, paralyzed from a preseason hit, cannot speak due to medication but remains optimistic about recovery and possible NFL comeback. Sullivan described Stingley’s attitude as the stuff dreams are made of and noted no current lung threat.
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Foxboro
Mass
Darryl Stingley
New England Patriots
National Football League
William H. Sullivan
Sullivan
Stingley
New England
Washington Redskins
Cook wins US Amateur with hot putter at Plainfield
Dublin Ohio sophomore John Cook defeated Wake Forest student Scott Hoch 36 holes at Plainfield Country Club to capture the US Amateur. Cook said the title came from a strong run on the greens after a turning birdie on the 10th hole, finishing with flawless putting as Hoch praised the display.
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Plainfield
John Cook
Cook
Dublin
Ohio
Ohio State
Scott Hoch
Sandy
Hoch
Wake Forest
Bowling Games 2154 Up A Arnett 231
Lively bowling card with Arnett scoring 231 and Gough a 273. Kilmer 223 and Collins 222 contribute strong frames. Bowden 222 joins Watts 215 as peers, while Eagie 72 marks a rough finish.
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A Arnett
M Kilmer
R. Gough
L. Collins
Bowden
Eagie
P Watts
Stacy J. Moon
T Brown
D Stacy
J. Moon
S Bowden
Brewer
Taylor Lov
Love
Sas
Smith
Charles
McGilliu
Kilmer
Govah
Stacy J. Jites
Arnett
Bryant remains unconvinced Alabama is best after win
Alabama coach Bear Bryant cautioned the Crimson Tide are not yet the nation’s top team despite a 20 2 percent victory over 10th ranked Nebraska. He praised the defense while noting offense lags, with 318 total yards and only one sustained scoring drive in the opening victory.
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Birmingham
Ala
Nebraska
Alabama
Bear Bryant
Crimson Tide
Bryant
Cornhuskers
Jeff Rutledge
Ogilvie
Bama
Marty Lyons
Curtis McGriff
E.J. Junior
Wayne Hamilton
Barry Krauss
Rich Wingo
Rickey Gilliland
Middletown Ohio Public Hearing on Vacating Streets
City Commission of Middletown Ohio suspends a public hearing set for August 15 1978 at 6 00 PM on vacating street segments near Armeco Central Office 600 Curtis Street 275 Forest Avenue 100 Penfield Avenue 175 Young Street. New hearing date is 6 00 PM September 5 1976 in the Commission Chamber One City Centre Plaza. Public may appear and be heard. papers on file with Clerk Bettie J Arthur.
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City Commission
City of
Middletown
Ohio
Armeco
Curtis Street
Forest Avenue
Penfield Avenue
Young Street
Commission Chamber
City Centre Plaza
City Commission For Public Inspection
Bettie J Arthur
Armco Triangles Extend Streak In National Duel
Middletown's Armco Triangles beat Cincinnati Police 17 to 12 to move into the winner's bracket finals at the national industrial softball tournament in Waco Louisville. Shortstop Rick Montgomery went 2 for 3 with two doubles and three RBIs, while Rick Reckart belted his 10th homer of the tourney. Gary Reckart and Joe Wills added two homers among several long balls as Armco advances with five straight wins.
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Middletown
Armco Triangles
Cincinnati Police Dept
Armco
Waco
Louisville
Hostetia
Charlotte
N.C
Rick Montgomery
Triangles
Montgomery
Rick Reckart
Gary Reckart
Joe Wills
Unser claims triple crown with California 500 victory
Al Unser won the California 500 to complete the 1978 Triple Crown sweep, finishing well ahead of Pancho Carter who placed second and Gordon Johncock in third after Johncock led late. Unser credited his team and car owner Jim Hall while noting dissatisfaction with the Lola machine despite the win. Rutherford led early but faded as Unser overtook to claim the title.
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Ontario
Calif
al Unser
Unser
California
Adianapolis
Pancho Carter
Gordon Johnccock
Jim Hall
Hywel Absalom
Hall
Auto Club
Johnny Rutherford
Foyt
Rutherford
McLaren Cosworth
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Brian Teacher
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Bernie Mitton
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Dick Stockton
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Gianni Ooleppo
Italy
Trim's Arena
lTione Ae
Patriots
Oakland
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Raiders
HOWE
Mr. Goodwrench
Master
VISA
Shoppers
Diners’ Club
Howe Motor
W. Verily Parkway
Firestone
Firestone Tire
Diners Club
Firestone National
Carte Blanche
American Express
Ply
Monro- Matic
Monro-Matics
Firestone Town & Country Duplex
N. Verity Pkwy
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