Glenn heads to New York Knicks after SIU Carbondale stint
Former SIU Carbondale sharpshooter Mike Glenn signed a three year contract with the New York Knicks. The 6 foot 3 guard spoke from Carbondale about the Knicks as a first class organization and their willingness to support players. Glenn, rehabbed from a broken vertebra suffered in a car crash last August, played 56 games with the Buffalo Braves and led them in shooting percentage. He recalled his Bulls stint and his positive reception from Buffalo fans before choosing New York.
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Glenn Aims For Starting Role With Knicks After Free Agency
Free agent guard Glenn signed June 12 with the New York Knicks after talks with Kansas City Atlanta and Chicago. He eyes playing time under coach Willis Reed and aims to be among the league's top three guards while exploring modeling and speaking engagements. He plans to live outside New York and finish his master’s degree in Carbondale, Illinois. He praises Walt Frazier but wants his own identity and success.
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Borg and Connors reach Wimbledon last 16 in tight wins
Bjorn Borg defeated Jaime Fillol in four sets to reach the round of 16 as Connors wore down Tom Gorman in nearly three hours. Eight Americans advance, weather delays push matches to Monday and Tuesday for a $34,000 first prize, while Evert battles crowds and struggles on outer courts.
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Fred McNair
Sandy Mayer
Marty Riessen
Ozanna Dominates heat in Egyptian Colt Stakes at Du Quoin
At Du Quoin, Ozanna a 2 year old filly owned by Robert Webb wire to wire heat wins in 2:06.3 and 2:04.3 in the Egyptian Colt Stakes divisions. Hawkins hails her as one of the best while Webb eyes more prestigious races this summer and potential brood mare plans. Other Illinois breds like Tammy Ranger and Miss Worthy Star post wins in two year old divisions as the heat tests the field amid a long program.
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Lee Price
Salem
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Altamont Indian
Honey Sled
Michael Thorpe
Adie Speed
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Rogers takes 2 stroke lead in Western Open
Bill Rogers fired a 69 to move to six under par 210 after three rounds at the Western Open in Oak Brook. He led by two strokes as Mac McLendon carded 68 to reach 212 and Hale Irwin stood four back at 214, amid rain delays at Butler National.
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Tom Kite
Charles Coody
Allen Miller
Cesar Sanudo
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Burns Leads LPGA First Round at Harbour Trees
Sandra Burns, never leading an LPGA event before, shot 69 to grab a one stroke lead in a $75,000 LPGA event at Harbour Trees Golf Course Noblesville Indiana. Laura Baugh Joyce Kazmierski close behind at 70 and 71 as rain delayed play. Nancy Lopez rookie tied for 73 with six others after nine holes. Defending champ Judy Rankin and others did not finish their opening rounds.
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