U S Open tennis opens with new Deco Turf at open center
New York AP report previews the U S Open at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows as Borg battles Connors for the Grand Slam while Navratilova pursues a second world title on the new hard surface. The article notes venue cost around 10 million, redesigned walkways, and vast facilities including center court and multiple courts.
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Los Angeles Olympic bid faces IOC decision week
The IOC nine man executive board will meet in Lake Geneva from Tuesday through Thursday to decide whether Los Angeles can stage the 1984 Summer Games within rules and budget. A Yes would mark the first U.S. Olympics since 1932 in LA, while a No would push the IOC toward another city.
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Floyd opens big lead in Patty Berg Classic golf
Marlene Floyd shot six under par 67 to take a one stroke lead after the second round at Keller Golf Course in St Paul. Hollis Stacy and Kathy Whitworth tied for second at nine under as Barbara Maxness slid to four way tie for fourth. Floyd credited caddy guidance and four straight early birdies for the surge.
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Junior footballers begin practice Monday at 6 p m
Sixteen teams in the Boys' Club Junior Football Program start practicing in shorts Monday at 6 p m Registration runs through Sept 6 at Central Boys' Club and Woodson unit Boys attending Hays Rusk Travis Carver or Zavala schools register at Woodson others at Central Registration hours are 9 a m to 5 30 p m Boys must register birth certificate and fee before trying out Each squad has 52 players varsity and junior varsity with identical schedules Season runs Sept 16 to Nov 4 culminating in the city championship at W T Barrett Stadium
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Andretti grabs pole for Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort
World championship leader Mario Andretti of the United States clocked a lap record in his Lotus for the second straight day in trials at Zandvoort. He posted 1 minute 16.36 seconds at 124 mph to take pole for Sunday's 75 lap race, leading 54 points in the Formula One standings.
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Rice Owls name tri captains for 1973 season
Rice coach Ray Albarn announced the tri captains for 1973 as David Houser and Don Parrish, both Dallas natives, and Doug Cunningham of San Antonio. All are seniors. Cunningham repeats as captain after sitting out last season due to an opener injury against Idaho. Houser is a wide receiver and Parrish a cornerback.
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Kennedy Celebrity Tennis Tourney Raises 400000
Forest Hills officials report the annual Robert F. Kennedy Pro Celebrity Tennis Tournament drew over 12 000 attendees and raised about 400 000 for the Robert F. Kennedy Foundation aiding the young and poor nationwide The event featured Bruce Jenner Anand Amritraj Dina Merrill Clark Graebner and a host of stars including Bill Cosby Ethel Kennedy Pancho Segura Brendan Byrne Alan King Cheryl Tiegs and Dustin Hoffman among others.
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Orantes advances to semis in U.S. pro tennis
Defending champion Orantes defeated fourth seed Fibak 6-4 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the U.S. Pro Tennis tournament after two days of rain. Solomon dominated 19-year-old McEnroe 6-2 6-2, awaiting Sunday semifinals with finals Monday night in the New England Merchants Bank sponsored event.
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Minnesota Gophers' 1976-77 season voided
The NCAA stripped Minnesota of its 24-3 record for the 1976-77 season after three players competed despite an injunction. The official record becomes 0-27, while conference standings remain unchanged. Players Mychal Thompson, David Winey, and Phil Saunders were not sanctioned personally.
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