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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1980
Page
13
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn announced that major league teams may sign players among Cuban refugees. He cautioned he has no estimate of how many quality players exist and noted signing can begin at noon Tuesday, aligning with the summer draft. The decision ends a prior ban on pursuing refugee talent.
John Mahaffey shot a 3-under 67 to take a three-round lead at 207 in the Kemper Open at Congressional. Lee Trevino was solo second at 208, with Jack Newton Mike Morley and Gil Morgan at 209. Weather and a 42-minute delay affected play on the long, hilly course.
Nancy Lopez Melton fired a 66 to surge into a share of the lead at 216 in the Golden Lights Classic at Wykagyl. Sally Little shot 71 to stand one behind at 214, with JoAnne Washam at 215 and Beth Daniel at 216. JoAnne Carner slipped to 218 after a 76.
The NBA Competition and Rules Committee recommended making the 3 point shot permanent after its trial in 1979-80, with a 22 to 23.5 foot arc. They also tabled restoring three referees, urged deeper official recruitment, and proposed other changes including 12 man rosters, best of five first-round playoffs, collapsible rims, and rule refinements to timeouts and injury wording.
Bjorn Borg defeated Pascal Portes 6-3 6-0 6-1 to reach the last 16 at Roland Garros. Billie Jean King edged Leslie Allen 6-4 3-6 6-2 after fighting gusty winds and red dust. Barazzuti, Orantes, and McNamara advanced. rain halted Vilas vs Mottram with Borg upbeat about weather. ATP fined McEnroe $1,250 for Friday incidents. Connors fined previously. Open runs through next Sunday with $53,000 prize for men and $42,500 for women.
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