Teenage Net Star McEnroe Chooses College Over Pro Career
New York AP reports 18 year old John McEnroe will attend Stanford University this fall delaying his pro tennis rise. He seeks college life and money is not a priority while Wimbledon semifinals and U.S. Open preparations loom. He expects tougher draws at Forest Hills and aims to improve with Stanford practice.
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John McEnroe
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Stanford University
Stanford
Gene Scott
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Elder's 64 Leads Hartford Open With Seven-Under Round
Lee Elder shot a seven-under 64 at Wethersfield Country Club to hold a one-stroke lead in the Sammy Davis Jr Greater Hartford Open. He credited a putting adjustment aided by his wife Rose, with nine one putts on the 6,598-yard course. Curtis Strange, Kermit Zarley, Dick Mast, George Burns, Jim Simons and Terry Diehl were one behind at 65, while Lee Trevino and Dave Stockton posted 67s.
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Petty Seeks More Power in Talladega Qualifying
Richard Petty complained for more horsepower as he posted 189.664 mph in Talladega practice, slower than Janet Guthrie who clocked 189.391 mph in a Chevrolet, a new closed course speed record for women. Benny Parsons won the pole at 192.684 mph as Chevrolets led the top 10. Ford participation was limited in qualifying.
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Mount Pocono
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League Leaders TODAY'S MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS
National and American League batting, runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and strikeouts are listed with leaders from Pittsburgh San Francisco St Louis Los Angeles and other teams. The piece also notes driver qualifying struggles at a NASCAR event and comments from Pearson Bennett Hutcherson Allison on the day’s progress and setbacks.
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G Foster
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Rreuschel
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Candirla
Rforsch
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Miekro
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Pniekro
Koosman
Rogers
Mtt
Richard
Seaver
Culp recalled by Oilers amid waiver confusion
Houston Oilers coach Bum Phillips announced there will be no trade for middle guard Curley Culp after he was briefly placed on waivers. Phillips said the waiver stint was a routine move to gauge interest, not a true waiver, and Culp would not be waived.
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Eagles Exhiition Games Serious For Eagles
The 1976 Philadelphia Eagles enter the preseason with coach Dick Vermeil aiming to shed a losing mindset after a winless exhibition slate followed by a 4 10 regular season. The Jets game opens a fresh start as several quarterbacks contend for the starting role while other NFL exhibitions loom across the league.
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Running Career Godsend For 75 Year Old
Knox Indiana dentist Everett Amos began running in 1968 after semi retirement. He now runs about 50 miles weekly and completed the Boston Marathon in under six hours. At 75 he may be oldest man to finish the race, saying it was hard yet rewarding as he pushed through hills and fatigue with support from his doctor and wife.
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