Nastase Rallies To Reach U S Open Quarterfinals
In a dramatic late session Nastase defeated Tanner after a five set marathon 7-5 6-7 1-6 7-6 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals alongside Borg, Orantes, Connors, Kodes, Vilas and Dibbs. Evert swept Barker 6-1 6-0 to advance. Jansovec Ruzici Goolagong Fromholtz and Liess also advanced as a record crowd attended.
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Forest Hills
N.Y
Chris Evert
Bjorn Borg
Manuel Orantes
Borg
Orantes
Ile Nastase
Nastase
West Side
Hans-Jurgen Pohmann
Roscoe Tanner
Tanner
Love
Dick Stockton
Dallas
Jairo Velasco
Borg-Orantes
Jimmy Connors
Jan Kodes
Guillermo Vilas
Eddie Dibbs
Brian
Miss Evert
Natasha Chmyreva
Mima Jausovec
Yugoslavia
Virginia Ruzici
Romania
Evoene Goolagong
Australia
Rosie Casals
Dianne Fromholtz
Zenda Liess
Daytona Beach
Fla
Miss Jansovec
Mar
West Texas teals welcome early season preview for 1976 77
West Texas hunters prepare for the nine day early teal season set Sept 18 26 statewide marking the first waterfowl hunt of the 1976 77 period. Teal include blue wing green wing and cinnamon with teal limits four and eight in aggregate for all three species and migratory waterfowl stamp required by federal law.
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Texas
Cowboys waives Thomas after 40 preseason carries
Dallas cuts to 43 man roster as Duane Thomas, once critical of Landry, ends preseason with 98 rushing yards from 40 carries. Also waivers Ron Johnson Charles McShane Bill Farris Jerry Lawrence. Injured reserve adds Duke Ferguson Percy Howard John Smith Kyle Davis. Tony Fritsch traded to San Diego Chargers for a future draft choice.
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Dallas
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New York Giants
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California Lutheran
Bill Farris
Mississippi
Jerry Lawrence
South Dakota State
Cowboys
Duke Ferguson
San Diego State
Percy Howard
John Smith
Kyle Davis
Oklahoma
Tony Fritsch
San Diego Chargers
Rangers hire Eddie Robinson as executive VP
Eddie Robinson of the Atlanta Braves joins the Texas Rangers as executive vice president bringing extensive National League expertise to bolster trades and player development. Rangers owner Brad Corbett says Robinson’s experience across farm systems and management will help shape a first class ball club this season.
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Tex
Texas Rangers
Eddie Robinson
Atlanta Braves
Brad Corbett
Finley withdraws bid to sell top A's players amid delay
Rollie Fingers Joe Rudi and Vida Blue will stay with the Oakland A's for the season and playoffs after Charles O Finley and Commissioner Bowie Kuhn's attorneys halted further action until Nov 8 The outcome may affect free agent timing and potential damages beyond 3 5 million dollars.
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Associated Press
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Vida Blue
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A's
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Bowie Kuhn
Finley
Kuhn
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New York Yankees
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Los Angeles
Papiano
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Washington
Kansas City
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Red Sox
Schoolboy poll winners Herbert and Rockdale top AP rankings
The Associated Press poll names Beaumont Herbert in 3A and Rockdale in 2A as unanimous No 1 picks after solid openers. Herbert beat Beaumont Forest Park 35-7, Rockdale defeated Brenham 21-9, with 17 first place votes each. Other top teams shift across 4A 2A and A divisions as upsets reshuffle the rankings.
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Associated Press
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Rockdale
Herbert
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New Braunfels
Backfield Clouds as Longhorns Open at Boston College
Texas hopes for full strength in season opener while Darrell Royal’s backfield shows injuries. Earl Campbell misses fifth straight day of practice with a painful leg issue. Halfback Jimmy Walker and Johnny Jones also miss time, hampering Texas prep for Boston College. TCU reports healthy starters as James Wright returns from a shoulder injury.
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Associated Press
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Texas A&m
Darrell Royal
Texas
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Longhorns
Boston College
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Jimmy Walker
TCU
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Horned Frog
Jim Shofner
Wright
Marchibroda Returns as Colts Coach After Standoff
Ted Marchibroda is back as Baltimore Colts head coach with full control over football matters after a six hour meeting resolving a two day clash with management and assistant coaches. The move ends a tense standoff that followed his surprise resignation, restoring unity as the team prepares for the 1977 season with Bert Jones and Lydell Mitchell among leaders.
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Marchibroda
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NFL
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Bert Jones
Lydell Mitchell
Thomas
Irsay
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Whitey Covell
Skokie
Ill
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U.S
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