Tennis finals yield cramp retirements and title shock
In Louisville Terry Moor retired in the final as John Alexander won the $175,000 Louisville Invitational Tennis Classic. Eddie Dibbs edged Andre Gomez in New Hampshire while Roscoe Tanner and Jose Higueras posted decisive seeds wins. Former champions and rising stars also featured across the circuit.
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Eddie Dibbs
Andre Gomez
Ecuador
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Spain
Deon Joubert
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Mike Roberson
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Harvey Glance
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Bill Collins
Houston
Mel Lattany
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Tom Duiis
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James Sanford
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Evans Wite
Prairie View A&m
Sebastian Coe
Oslo
Spartacade
Ayala jailed without bond after probation revocation
Mike Ayala, former world featherweight contender, was jailed without bond in San Antonio after a motion to revoke his 10 year probation from a 1977 aggravated assault plea. Prosecutors cite failure to report address changes, unpaid costs and restitution, and unpaid supervisory fees amid an April to June payment dispute.
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Little Red
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Tigers Top Rangers in 6-4 Victory at Arlington Stadium
Detroit capitalized on two hit and run plays and a two-run rally sparked by Mickey Rivers to edge Texas 6-4. Al Green's sacrifice fly in the eighth and Jerry Morales' run-scoring single in the ninth sealed the win as Jack Morris left with an injury and John Heller picked up the relief victory.
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Jason Thompson
Danny Darwin
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John Henry Johnson
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Yankees
Long hitters favored Oakland Hills host for PGA championship
Oakland Hills in Birmingham Michigan is set to host the 61st PGA National Championship. Tom Kite represents the long-hitting mold but history at the course favors the precise players over power. The traditional Ross course, renovated by Trent Jones, measures 7014 yards at par 70.
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Bob Green
Birmingham, Mich
Tom Kite
Donald Ross
Robert Trent Jones
Ben Hogan
Gene Littler
Gary Player
Kite
Hogan
Cubs Split Doubleheader in Texas League Action
El Paso Diablos outslugged Arkansas Travelers 16-11 as Charlie Phillips earned the win and Al Olmsted took the loss, narrowing El Paso’s gap atop the Western Division. Midland Cubs swept Shreveport 4-0 behind Herman Segelke six-hitter, then fell 3-0 in the nightcap. San Antonio beat Jackson 4-3 with a ninth inning spark, while Tulsa edged Amarillo 4-3 as Steve Finch won and George Stablein took the loss.
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Arkansas Travelers
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al Olmsted
Shreveport
Midland Cubs
Herman Segelke
San Antonio
Jackson
Dodgers
Gary Weiss
Mickey Lashley
Pete Hamner
Cowboys trim roster in multi-team trades and cuts
The Dallas Cowboys reduced their roster to 76 by trading Al Pitts to the Chicago Bears and Mike Kirtman to the Buffalo Bills for undisclosed draft picks. They placed Ken Randle Adger Armstrong Mike Beal and Paul Suhey on waivers. Also notes on Kite’s major championship prospects and local sports events including a women's slo pitch final and gym reopening dates.
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Ken Randle
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Texas A&m
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Paul Suhey
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Randle
Dallas
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