Connors Narrowly Survives Panatta at U S Open Night Battle
In a five set duel at the U S Open Jimmy Connors faced elimination before rallying to edge Adriano Panatta 5 7 5 4 7 5 4 6 4 5 7 5. Connors battled nerves and critics as Panatta warned he might die trying to win. Chris Evert set for quarterfinals against Tracy Austin as McEnroe Watts and Gerulaitis Kriek also prepared for late rounds.
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New York
Jimmy Connors
Adriano Panatta
Connors
Panatta
Jimmy
Italy
Chris Evert
Tracy Austin
John McEnroe
Butch Watts
Phoenix
Ariz
Vitas Gerulaitis
Johan Kriek
South Africa
Warriors in deal for Rick Barry with Houston
Golden State accepts guard John Lucas and 100000 from Houston as compensation for Rick Barry signing. Alternative offer was 350000 and a future No 1 draft pick. Lucas, 24, noted for 9.4 assists per game last season and prior Maryland All American.
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Judge Denies Reinstatement for High Jumper Dwight Stones
In Los Angeles, Superior Court Judge Robert Weil refused the Amateur Athletic Union motion to reinstate Dwight Stones as an amateur. Stones, 24, a former world record holder and two time Olympic medalist, sued the AAU after suspension over $33,400 earned on the TV show Superstars. He contends he did not personally receive the money. the AAU argues it makes him a professional. Stones gave the funds to the Desert Oasis Track Club, a nonprofit with family members as officers.
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Pate, Mahaffey Lead Southern Open Field in Columbus
Defending champ Jerry Pate and PGA winner John Mahaffey head a strong Southern Open field in Columbus, Georgia as the $175,000 purse grows by 50,000. Also in the mix are top money winners Andy Bean, Hubert Green, and Bill Kratzert, with former champions MacLendon and Rudolph returning.
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Fla
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Tommy Aaron
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Bob Murphy
Miller Barber
Phil Hancock
Bean
Florida
Jekyll Island
Tom Watson
Kratzert
Mahaffey
PGA
Pleasant Valley
Yankees Beat Tigers Tighten Race With Red Sox
The New York Yankees won 4-2 over Detroit to cut Boston’s lead to four games as September resumes. Roy White hit a three run homer and Dick Tidrow pitched eight shutout innings before Rich Gosage finished Detroit with his 22nd save. Elsewhere in the AL Kansas City blanked Oakland 3-0 and Chicago edged Minnesota 4-3. Tulsa opened bids on lighting and grandstands for its new baseball park with final packages to follow.
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Frank White
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Twins
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