Hypothetical clashes spark World Team Tennis reality check
Washington Bullets and other pro legends are imagined out of belts by HAL BOCK while noting the World Team Tennis circuit faces contracts that let stars miss mid season. Vitas Gerulaitis and Ilie Nastase are cited with clauses, and commissioner Butch Buchholz says the credibility issue has waned as WTT evolves. Hank Greenberg headlines the Dewar's Cup, a Las Vegas event, praised as a doubles draw anchor with peers like Francie Larrieu.
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Rogues Aim For First NASL Victory At Home
Memphis Rogues host Dallas Tornado after a three game road swing with losses by one goal to Minnesota Portland and Oakland. Rogues President Bill Marcum cites a psychic caller who predicted a win and promised to report back.
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Arkansas Travelers rally to down Midland 5 2 in Texas League action
Eastern Division leader Arkansas defeated Midland 5 2 as Midland briefly led 2 0 into the seventh. Terry Kennedy and Gene Dotson drove in three runs in a five run seventh for Arkansas while Tom Herr and Randy Thomas contributed on offense. Jackson beat Amarillo 10 6 and Tulsa edged San Antonio 2 0 as El Paso routed Shreveport 16 5 with Jim Dorsey earning the win and Bob Slater extending a 17 game hit streak.
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Bruins blank Canadiens in playoff game to trim series lead
Boston dominated Montreal 4 0 to narrow the series deficit to two games to one. Montreal hosts game four at Bell Centre as the best of seven moves toward a potential clincher with games set for Boston and Montreal this coming week.
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Beating Bullets career highlight for Sonics
Seattle forward Paul Silas, veteran of 14 NBA seasons, says beating the Washington Bullets for the title would be the high point of his career. Seattle advances to the NBA finals after a 123-108 win over the Denver Nuggets to take a 4-2 series lead.
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OSU leads Big Eight golf with 26-stroke edge after first round
Oklahoma State stars Lindy Miller Britt Harrison and Arfael Alagoon dominate the leaderboard in Lawrence as the Cowboys take a commanding 26 stroke first-round lead over Colorado Nebraska and Oklahoma. Colorado trails 454 Nebraska 462 Oklahoma 464.
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Thursday's Sports Transactions
American League Baltimore Orioles optioned Gary Roenicke to Rochester of the International League. Ellie Hendricks activated as bullpen coach. Pittsburgh Pirates placed Bill Robinson on the 15 day disabled list. North Amer Soccer League Chicago Sting extended Malcom Musgrove contract through 1979. Minnesota Kicks traded Ade Coker to the San Diego Sockers for a 1979 first round pick and cash. National Football League Green Bay Packers signed multiple players including punters and defensive backs. Kansas City Chiefs signed several one year contracts for players. New York Giants named Terry Bledsoe assistant director of operations. Canadian Football League Edmonton Eskimos signed Tom Scott. Winnipeg Jets? Bombers acquired Jo lawski playing rights. Mount Union College named Dennis Keithn head basketball and soccer coach. University of Georgia named Elizabeth Murphey assistant athletic director. Wright State University named Ralph Underhill head basketball coach.
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