Borg and Evert Enter U.S. Open as Favorites
Bjorn Borg and Chris Evert Lloyd began their bids for U S Open titles with Borg aiming for his first, and Lloyd seeking a historic fifth. Defending champion Jimmy Connors opened center court play, while Navratilova and McEnroe also featured. Lloyd faces Iris Riedel as Navratilova eyes another run at the crown.
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New York
Bjorn Borg
Chris Evert Lloyd
Borg
Lloyd
Jimmy Connors
Gene Mayer
Connors
Matt Mitchell
Anand Amritraj
India
Stanley Scores and Key Plays on Scoreboard
Stanley tops with Drago eight points and Allenson Kravec May Colbern eight each. Final W score 13 to 9. Kravec adds eleven to twelve in the stat line.
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Stanley
Drago
Allenson
Kravec
May
Colbern
W—Stanley
Baseball Major Leagues Standings and Weeknight Scores
The ASsociated Press report lists standings with Pittsburgh and Montreal leading the NL, Houston and Cincinnati atop the NL West, and Detroit, Boston, and New York in mixed positions. Evening and Sunday results include wins by Atlanta, Houston, and San Diego, several extra innings games, and notable performances in the Ladies League and bowling sections.
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Montreal
Chicago
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Philadelphia
New York
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Cincinnati
Los Angeles
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San Diego
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Attlanta
Houston
Hi Rollers
Rosie’s Rollers
Disco Ducks
Andujar
Rogers
Pastore
Bowling Buddies
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Ellis Say
Reuschel
OSS
Jones
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Flash Starr
Hough
Ners
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Ida South
Ellen Lee
Baltimore
Wilf
Ma Parker
Betty Blades
Milwaukee
California
Boston
Kansas City
Texas
Oakland
Langford
Toronto
Stieb
Seattle
Twitchell
Cleveland
Wise
Rase
Detroit
Robbins
Ripley
Baumgarten
McGregor
Minnesota
Erckson
Haas
Chamberlain
Clay
Johnson
Bowling for Dollars and Baseball Telecast Schedule
TV sports guide notes 6:30 program Bowling for Dollars on Channel 2 and a taped 12:30 Baseball matchup Atlanta at New York on Channel 7.
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Atlanta
New York
Eastern Illinois seeks ex-lettermen for Alumni Day
Eastern Illinois University plans an Alumni Lettermen Day when the NCAA Division II national champions face Wayne State on September 15. Athletic director Mike Mullally heads the effort to locate past lettermen, led by Bill Glenn, a former letterman now in Springfield, amid renewed football interest after last year’s 10-9 title win over Delaware. The Panthers also travel to Southern Illinois on September 29.
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Charleston
Eastern Illinois University
Mike Mullally
Eastern
Wayne State
EIU
Bill Glenn
Springfield
Glenn
Panthers
Delaware
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University Salukis
Tennis meet set in Murphysboro
A Murphysboro Park District tennis tournament will run Saturday to Monday at Murphysboro Junior High School courts. Classes include under 18 and open divisions for both genders plus senior men 50 and over, with singles and doubles. Entry fees are 350 for singles and 6 for doubles. entries close Friday at 5 p.m. Mail to Scott Wheeler or contact him by phone around noon or evenings.
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Murphysboro Park District
Murphysboro
Scott Wheeler
P.O
Wheeler
Giants stumble as Count Montefusco departs clubhouse
San Francisco starts a three game series with St. Louis after John Montefusco refuses to commit to returning following a fine for drinking on a flight. The pitcher owns a 3-5 record and 200000 salary amid a 59-71 Giants season. Vida Blue also vents rage in the Candlestick Park chaos.
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San Francisco
John
Montefusco
San Francisco Giants
Spec Richardson
Giants
Candlestick Park
St. Louis Cardinals
Joe Altobelli
Altobelli
Chicago Cubs
Vida Blue
Higueras wins U S Pro Tennis title in Brookline
Jose Higueras defeats Hans Gildemeister 6-3 6-1 to seize the 52nd annual U S Pro crown in Longwood. The victory secures $24,500 and 225 Grand Prix points, keeping Spain’s trophy for a third straight year as Higueras earns a Masters berth bid.
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Brookline
Mass
U.S
Spain
Jose Higueras
Manuel Orantes
Longwood
Hans Gildemeister
Chile
Orantes
Higueras
16 Slow-Pitch Teams Sought for City Park Tourney
Entries are being accepted for a 16 team double elimination slow pitch softball tournament set for September 15 through 23 at Carterville City Park. Team entry fee is 45 dollars. For more information contact Jim Futrell at 985 2425.
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Carterville City Park
Jim Futrell
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San Francisco Examiner
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