McEnroe seeks new image at U S Open amid old form
John McEnroe, 19, says his new attitude aims to win fans while he remains a top contender at the 68th U S Open Clay Courts. After a 5-7 6-2 6-3 win over Victor Amaya, he vows to improve behavior, citing Nastase as a cautionary example and noting his emotional temperament remains a challenge.
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Amaya
Indianapolis
John McEnroe
Douglaston
N.Y
Victor Amaya
Ruzici
Romania
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N.J
Iie Nastase
Association of Tennis Professionals
Murphysboro Broncos top Clay-Platte counties in regional baseball
Murphysboro pitcher Kevin Bastien fired a three hitter as the Broncos beat Clay-Platte counties Kan 7-5 in the Bronco Regional Tournament for 11 and 12 year olds at Lees Summit Missouri. Bastien improved to 7-0 with seven strikeouts and six walks. Bastien, Novara and Tippy led Murphysboro with two hits apiece.
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Kevin Bastien
Clay-Platte Counties
Kan
Lees Summit
Bastien
Leonard Novara
David Tippy
RBI
Novara
Mark Roggy
Clay Platte
Dave Tippy
Mike
Marion All Stars Routed In Belton Pony League Tourney
Marion's 13 to 1 defeat by South Gibson Ind ended their hopes in the Belton Missouri Sub Zone tournament. Ron Miller's 13 and 14 year olds face a must win tonight in a five day double elimination event to stay alive for Davenport Iowa action August 16. The game ended after 4 1 2 innings under the 12 run rule as Marion managed only one run on a second inning RBI single by Darrin Sigler and a double by John Hill.
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Belton
Ron Miller
Marion
South Gibson
Ind
Miller
Davenport
Iowa
John Hill
Darrin Sigler
Hill
Marion All Stars Fall Short in Mischievous Baseball Duel
South Gibson dominates Marion with 13 runs on 11 hits and four errors while Marion commits four errors and struggles on the mound. Wallis leads Marion with a 3-for-3 night including two singles and a double. Palmer faces three innings, Miller adds one, and Brandenstein goes five for South Gibson with five strikeouts. Marion’s all-stars meet Fort Leavenworth at 8:30 p.m. in losers’ bracket, Belton facing Melrose Park at 6 p.m.
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South Gibson
Robert Wallis
Marc Palmer
Greg Miller
Tony Brandenstein
Brandenstein
Melrose Park
Herrin beats Marion 7 0 in Coal Belt tourney game
Doug Caldwell pitched an eight hitter to give Herrin a 7 0 win over Marion in West Frankfort sealing a 19 14 season mark. Caldwell struck out 15 and walked one while Jerry Halstead hit Herrin’s lone homer. Marion ends 9 25. Herrin advances to face West Frankfort with a championship spot on the line.
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Herrin
Marion
West Frankfort
Caldwell
Jerry Halstead
Charlie Montgomery
Phili Kaat ends Cards' streak with 259th win
Phili Kaat, age 39, snapped the St Louis Cardinals five game run by earning his 259th win in a 6 3 Philadelphia victory. Kaat tied Gaylord Perry for 23rd on baseball's all time wins list and signaled he may continue pitching with the Phillies in a crowded rotation.
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St. Louis
Jim Kaat
Kaat
Philadelphia Phillies
St. Louis Cardinals
San Diego Padres
Gaylord Perry
Gaylord
Yankees in turmoil as Martin comments spark rift
News reports say Billy Martin accused Regie Jackson of lying and resigned as manager amid tension at Yankee Stadium. Steinbrenner pressed Jackson during a slump while Martin considered 1980 return. Martin clarified his health and future role as consultant to Al Rosen.
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Reggie Jackson
New York Yankees
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Yankee Stadium
Bronx
al Rosen
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Yankees
George Steinbrenner
Steinbrenner
George
Bob Lemon
Rosen
CBS TV to air 1978 Hambletonian at Du Quoin
The Du Quoin State Fair and CBS TV reach a deal to televise the 1978 Hambletonian Stake on Sept. 2 from 4 45 to 5 p m. The program will cover all heats with the fourth heat possibly live and the race will also be broadcast live on Mutual Radio.
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du Quoin State Fair
Cbs-Tv
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
William R. Hayes
CBS
Hayes
Mutual
Cauthen Hurt at Saratoga May Miss Travers Stakes
Steve Cauthen, top money winner and Affirmed’s rider, sustained a slight right shoulder separation after a Saratoga spill. He was treated at Saratoga Hospital with no definite fracture reported and released, pending Thursday update. His mount Cute As A Button fell early. the filly Judging Man won, while Cute As A Button was destroyed after a cannon bone fracture.
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Saratoga
Saratoga Springs
N.Y
Steve Cauthen
Affirmed
Saratoga Hospital
William Newey
Newey
Steve
Frank
Judging Man
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