Top Seeds Reach Semis at Clay Court National Championships
At Indianapolis, Clift Ridley Zeljko Fianuler and Clack Gratbier led the top seeds into the men’s singles semi finals in the national Clay Court Championships. Defending champ Rithey upset Eddie Dibbs 6 4 6 3, while Franulovic of Chile and Graebner also advanced. In the women’s draw Billie Jean King and Linda Tuero moved toward Saturday semis as Helen Gourlay and Gail Chantreau beat Kerry Melville and Wianin Shaw.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Chile
Graebner
Rostoe Tanner
Chattanooga
Tenn
New York City
Filles
Padre Barthes
France
Woodstock
Billie Jean King
Long Beach
Cail
Helen Gourlay
Australia
Linda Tuero
Miiaire
Gail Chanfveau
Gunner
Miss Tuere
Miss
Teere
Wianin Shaw
Scotland
Mrs. Chantreau
Kerry Mel,villy
Canadian Open results and Pan American Games recap
Canadian Open quarterfinalist Avaan't Lara, on UCLA scholarship, upset in Toronto as Spain's Andres Gimeno advances. UPI reports complex draws with several seed outcomes in men's and women's singles. Pan-American Games close with Canada taking gold in team event, United States dominant overall despite equine disease issues.
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Ufiy
Marcela Lam
Spain
Andres Gimeno
Lara
UCLA
Avaan
Ruffels
Cali
Colombia
Canade
New York
Jed
Britannigo
Pascual Guerrero
Australia
Canada
Mexico
Chile
United States
Texas
Cuba
Winnipeg
Buenos Aires
Pola
Unites States
Heights Tennis Opens Third Day Amid Rain Delays
The Heights Tennis tournament moves into its third day Saturday with two silts scheduled after heavy rains halted play Thursday and Friday. Top seeds advanced in singles, while junior events shift to junior high courts to finish adult divisions on high school surfaces. Singles start around 9 a.m., doubles in the afternoon, with the event expected to conclude Sunday.
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Getton
RNS
Ravide
Gordon Pease
Ars ‘Able Meanader
Chis Magsey de
Bernie Ferguyan
Gwalel Chaney
Musstave
Delectea
Ken Renley
Frazer
Detmutt
Frank Lorrumbide
Burka
Vuetaul
Glenn Wan
Tammy
Doug Vanier
Piogy Defeaten
Damn Andersen
Ely
Donohue Posts Fastest Time in Watkins Glen Qualifying
Mark Donohue of Media Pennsylvania posted the fastest practice lap at Watkins Glen International in Trans Am qualifying. Driving the Blue Devil in Roger Penske Racing colors he clocked 1 19.04 at 110.67 mph, as the heavy favorite for Sunday's Classic.
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Watkins Glen, N.Y
UPI
Mark Donohue
Media
Watkins Glen International Racing Course
Donohue
Brundage urged to push athletes to win all out
The letter criticizes Brundage for restraining athletes to placate rivals and warns that cutting corners harms U S athletic prestige. It argues European and Pan American programs emulate American training and coaches to catch up, while fans grow weary. It asserts winning within rules remains essential to national morale and sport’s pride.
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Mr. Brundage
Mr. Brandage
U.S
Ev.roupean
Excel
Brundage
Metor
Feileague
Pan American Games policy sparks Brundage clash
Avery Brundage, longtime IOC figure from Chicago, criticized the Pan American Games policy in Callao Colombia, saying the U.S. risks losing credibility by not aiming to win. He warned the approach could provoke resentment among other nations and damage sports standing.
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Avery Brundage
Colombia
U.S
New Jobs For Davis and Heiser in Area I
William R. Davis named physical education coordinator for Area I covering Jefferson Edison Tech high schools and nearby junior high schools. James Heiser to move into Davis staff as assistant athletic director. Davis, a San Antonian, played football under Claud Kellam and began coaching in 1946 at Morace Mann Junior High.
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William R
Bill) Davis
San Astonio Independent
Area I
Jefferson, Edison
Tech
James
Jim) Heiser
Jefferson High
Davis
Berry Ehlert
San Anto
Brundage Critique Sparks Debate on U S Athletic Drive
A fragmented discussion questions Brundage's handling of American sports strategy. Critics argue public confidence dips as athletes lag behind rivals in sprinting swimming boxing and other events while calls grow for clearer leadership and a unified plan to restore winning momentum.
Peddlers at Pan Am Games Encounter Athlete Apathy
In Cali during the Pan American Games a flood of peddlers sold random goods from photographs to carvings. Traders report little interest from athletes though one vender boasted profits from Che Guevara items and wildlife carvings. Samplers noted prices and rivalries as athletes ignored wares.
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Cali
Columbia
Blake and
Guanas
Mearby
Jose Ignacio
Bogota
Regi
Papayan
Chelbargain
Correa
Mall Guevara
U.S
Venisphens
Che
Ricardo Escobar
Ordones
Alll
Colombia
Kailey Franklin
Patloxlahoma
Twards
Mike Wake
Austin Stephen F
Austin
Oklahoma
Daniels
Aitte
Huntington anglers lead World Bass Tournament
Ed Snelson and Frank Harris top the field with Harris at 42 760 points after the best catch for the second straight day. Snelson is second with 1000 markers as 48 contestants vie in the $50,000 World Bass Tournament final round at Sam Rayburn Lake. The event closes Saturday with a 4:30 p.m. weigh-in.
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Sam Rayburn
Tex
UPL
Ishermen
Ed Snelson
Frank Harris
Shlurdey
Harris
Snelson
Tenament
Downtown YMCA hosts second annual ammer basketball playoffs
The Downtown Branch YMCA opens its second annual ammer basketball playoffs Saturday at 10 a.m. at Woodlawn Gymnasium. Eleven of the citys top teams enter the double elimination event. Finals set for 8 p.m. Sunday.
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Woodlawn Gymnasium
Horse Racing SARVTOGA and Related Results
Horse racing notes show SARVTOGA posting a $31,000 event with listed times and salaries. The fragment references other horses, trainers, and track details including Liberty Hell and Salty Rose with various payouts and fractions.
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Sarvtoga
Jim Denogren
King Ho
Pantkari
Yime
Ssangham Park
Nortp
Gmb
Alingson Park
Awnon's Guide
Guzman Named New Baseball Coach at John Jay High
Johnny Guzman 24 formerly of South San Antonio High School and Pan American College is appointed baseball coach at John Jay High School. Announcement made Friday by Weldon Forren district athletic director. Guzman replaces Bill Horlen who moves to Alamo Heights High. Guzman has spent the past two years coaching at South San junior highs.
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Johnny Guzman
South San Antonio
John Jay High School
Weldon Forren
Natthy Side
Guzman
Bill Horlen
Alamo Heights
Gueman
South San
Johnson To Play Pittsburgh Collision in Quarterback Shuffle
The aging Zeke Bralkowski will fill in for injured Bart Starr as Pittsburgh fields a dual QB battle between Terry Bradshaw and Terry Hanraily for the No 1 spot. Across the league Randy Johnson debuts behind Bob Betty for Atlanta versus Kansas City. Chicago and Baltimore start lower tier quarterbacks Bobby Douglass and Sam Hayrilak. Lions Greg Landry and Bill Munson contest Benagal’s Cincinnati. Paul Brown previews Tony look at Tony Ken Anderson for the Lions.
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Pittsburgh
Zeke Bralkowski
Bart Starr
Steelers
Terry Bradshaw
Terry Hanraily
Balpy
Stason
Hanrady
Beadshaw
San Antonio
Randy Johnson
Bob Betty
Atlanta Falcons
Kansas City
Boby Douglass
Chicago
Sam Hayrilak
Baltimore
Vinits
Nes
San Diego
Thargers
Joby Shadl
Vikings
Eagle
Norm Snead
Hay
Greg Landry
Bill Munson
Lions
Cincinnati
Bengal
Paul Brown
Tony
Ken Anderson
Dolphins
Sacramento Rockets Stun San Antonio In Babe Ruth Tourney
SANFORD Conn. Sacramento, Calif. seeded team defeated San Antonio 42 in the opening round of the International Babe Ruth League Tournament. Sacramento scored in the fourth and fifth, pulled away with two more runs, while San Antonio tallied two in the seventh. Eddie Villarreal had a pinch hit RBI, and Tom Bepko took the loss for San Antonio.
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Sanford
Conn
Sacramento
Calif
San Antonio
Alamo City
Resera Brackes
Italy
Mobile
Suns
Charles Fube
Kevin Ott
Eddie Villarreal
Tom Bepko
San Antonions
North Texas Hires New Line Coach
Denton Texas North Texas State named Neal Morgan of Grange Stark High as line coach for the Eagles Morgan 37 replaces Corky Nelson who quit to become head coach at John Tyler High School in Tyler Morgan is Beaumont native with five years coaching including one season at Trinity University and two at Sam Houston State
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Denton
Tex
North Texas State
Neal Morgan
Stark High School
Grange
Eagles
Morgan
Corky Nelson
NTSU
John Tyler High School
Tyler
Beaumont
iTrioity University
Sam Hoilatan State
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