East Germany US swimmers clash in world record hopes
UPI reports a weekend dual meet between East German and American teams, led by world record attempts in Vienna and at AAU events. Notable performances include Tim Shaw’s trio of world marks and Shirley Babashoff and Kornelia Ender trading top times in distance freestyles, with Matthes Mat thes and Naber among key backstroke rivals.
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Concord
UPI
East Germany
United States
Vienna
Shirley Babasholi
U.S
Kornelia Ender
Miss Ender
Miss Babashoff
Long Beach
Rudolf Schramme
Ulrike Richter
Ueike Tauber
Katla Linke
Rosemarie Kolher
John Rencken
Jo Harshbarger
Borg Beats Okker For U S Pro Tennis Title In Brookline
Bjorn Borg the 16 year old Swedish sensation won the U S pro tennis championship in Brookline by defeating Tom Okker of the Netherlands 7 6 6 1 6 1 before about 6 000 fans. Borg earned more than 16 000 and his first U S victory as a pro, helped by a comeback from 5 2 down in the first set. He is noted for his early prodigy status and recent wins at the French and Italian Opens.
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Brookline
Mass
Bjorn Borg
U.S
Borg
Tom Okker
Netherlands
Longwood
Okker
Derg
Marty Riessen
Wheelin
Tom
United States
Connors gets delay in Forest Hills start
Jimmy Connors, the Wimbledon champion, secured a one day postponement for the U S Open in Forest Hills after withdrawing from the Eastern Lawn Tennis final due to gastroenteritis. Connors, 21, arrived in New York feeling weak but vowed to play Wednesday if needed, hoping for rest to regain strength.
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Connors
Forest Hills
Forest Thols
N.Y
UND
Bill Talbert
Tno
Acard
Jimmy Connors
Belleville
Russia
Alex Metreveli
South Orange
N.T
New York
Bill
Talbert
Wallers
Conners
Australia
South Africa
Belieyeri
Alex
Prass
Evert wins Newport title to extend streak to ten
Chris Evert, the top seed, captured the $330,000 Women s Grass Courts Championship at Newport Casino, defeating Betsy Nagelsen 6-4 6-3 to post her 10th consecutive tournament victory. Lesley Charles and Sue Mappin won the doubles 6-2 7-5 over Julie Heldman and Gail Chanfreau. Nagelsen pushed Evert with sharp net play and deep lobs, but Evert prevailed and praised her young opponent s future potential.
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Newport
R.I
Chris Evert
Newport Casino
Miss Evert
Betsy Nagelsen
St. Petersburg
Fla
Lesley Charles
Sue Mappin
Julie Heldman
Gail Chanfreau
Miss Charles
Miss Mappin
Burns Signs with Portland Storm in World Football League
Portland Oregon AP Leon Burns famed NFL veteran and former Long Beach State star running back has signed with the Portland Storm of the World Football League. Burns the Chargers first draft pick in 1974 played two seasons with San Diego before a trade to St. Louis for Sid Edwards. Ankle injury earlier led to release by the Cardinals. coach Dick Coury says the ankle appears healed.
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Ore
Leon Burns
Long Beach State
Portland Storm
Burns
San Diego Chargers
Chargers
St. Louis
Sid Edwards
Cardinals
Dick Coury
Tennis results amid uncertain names and places
A fragmentary sports note lists tennis results with unclear names such as Mayen Ars and Klarrosha Lake while referencing Nis Suedan Inia in Canada. The readable portion suggests a contributor’s brief coverage of matches without complete player or venue details.
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Mayen Ars
al "Ay Klarrosha Lake
Nis Suedan Inia
Thited
Canad 1
President Ford meets eight Little League teams in Washington
President Ford spent 25 minutes with eight championship Little League squads, joked with players, and photographed them. He praised their international competition, joked about a .727 batting average, and signed memorabilia including a cast and team caps. Teams hailed from Ohio, Connecticut, Tennessee, Venezuela, Canada, Greece, and California.
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Washington
Ford
Tse
Lin Wen-Nsiung
Taiwan
Red Bluff
Calif
Williamsport
Lin
United States
Tallmadge
Ohio
New Slaven
Conn
Jackson, Tenn
Maracaibo
Venezela
Victoria
British Columbia
Athens
Greece
U.S
Sprague wins Finn class at Canadian regatta start
Henry Sprague of Newport Beach won the Finn class at the opening regatta in Kingston Ontario as light winds delayed races. Sprague will represent the United States at the Pan American Games in Brazil next year. English sailors Hart and Howlett finished second and third. Other winners included David Curtis in the spring class, Argyle Campbell in Tempest, Carl Croce in Flying Dutchman, and Paul Michael Loch in the 470 class.
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Kingston, Onl
Henry Sprague
Newport Beach
United States
Brazil
Sprague
Rha. Hart
England
David Howlett
David Curtis
Marblehead
Mass
Argyle Campbell
Newtort Beach
Carl Croce
Italy
Paul Michael Loch
New Haven
Marlin hooked off Huntington Beach in big catch
Frank Martin and five friends scored a rare triple with a marlin hookup off Huntington Beach, releasing two billfish and boating another. Martin’s father Ed and a second heat competitor later landed a single, as the Balboa Angling Club noted a season of heavy marlin activity and a club record tally this year. The tale frames a springtime surge in Southern California marlin fishing as crowds feed on squid along the coast from Huntington Beach to Dana Point.
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Frank Martin
Fivo
Huntington Beach
Martin
California
Los Angeles
Dana Point
Helen Smith
BAC
Women Tennis Players Push for Equal Prize Money
The 1979 story of women’s tennis is recounted with focus on prize money at the U S Open Forest Hills. Women now argue they draw similar crowds to men and deserve parity, four years after protests began at the Pacific Southwest Championships.
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Forest Hills
Billie Jean King
Tennis Tale by Lichtenstein Sparks Debate on Women Players
A critical overview of Robin Lichtenstein's Behind Co. detailing her NYT reporting on Wimbledon Forest Hills and other venues. The book profiles stars such as Billie Jean King Chris Evert Margaret Court and Billie Jean King peers while addressing gender roles and personal lives amid controversy over gossip and alleged disclosures.
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Margaret Court
Woot Goolagong
Rosemary Casals
Virginis Des Vout
Julie Heldman
Tory Freta
Julie Anthony
Val Ziegenfuss
Kris Kemmer
Patti Hogan
Ms.Lichtenstein
Ms. King
Chris Alul
Owl
Billie Jean
Fons
Los Angeles
Billie
Ms. Liehtenstein
Southern Cross Extends Lead In America’s Cup Series
The Australian 12-meter yacht Southern Cross defeated the French challenger France Munday for the third straight time in Newport. Southern Cross won by 8:59, about three-quarters of a mile, gaining a decisive advantage as choppy seas hindered France. The lead widened at every turning mark and the French requested a day off to clean up.
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Newport
Southern Cross
France Munday
France
Brono Rich
Alan Bond
Intrepid
Courageous
Vutes
New York Yacht Club
Patchy Fishing Report and Trade News Update
The page blends a chaotic fishing tally with team trade notices and protest rulings. Anglers across boats report catches of bass, rockfish, tuna, and other species, while racing updates note Courageous leading Intrepid after a protest ruling. In football and baseball, players are waived or traded as front offices reshuffle rosters.
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Shaw
Frank Pluette
Roland Matthes
Jim Natur
Naber
AAU
Matthes
Visich
Fan Kades
Wood
Larry Bis
Pennsylvania
Craig Stadler
Lis
Stadler
Lupot
USC
Jay Haas
D. Dor Roglan
Richmond, Ky
Stephen Elke Jr
Bethesda, Md
A. Belny Gaddy
Pasatena
Mike Bare
Fresno
Marietta, Ga
Bi Hyndman
Tunlingdon Vally
J. Bri Hoyt
Houston
Jim Tenet
Hicneapolis
C. David
Basking
Conna
Tiny Johoson
Levetland
Tex
Vincent Head
Ipmps
Ben Shevorski
Moyen
Salit
Brian Shanks
Phoenix
Oph Sowers
Reading
Peter Jacobsen
Portland, Or
Gel DelNindi
Orchard Lake
Mich
Vinnie Giles
Richmond, Va
Keith Atadian Leuint
Randall Kina
Shreveport
Chris
Miss Nagelsen
WFL Storm
President
Marlin
Denver
Philadelphia
UPD
Tony Rache
Otis Kemmer
Philadelphia Freedoms
Jean King
Burr
Andrew Paulson
Bush
St Mottram
Gran
Yale
Tiana Ae
D. Sini Teauitbany
Brat All
Balhea
Grace Lichtenstein
William Morrow
Ocean Eid
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SEAL
Seulpin
Pad Gee
Caen
Ito
Tn’ Forge En Iught Baslt
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Patriots
NFL
Dick Beeveh
Searsler
Urarlorigs Nes West Covina
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