Smith rallies to win Italian Championship second round
Stan Smith, seeded first, beat Phil Dent 4-6 6-3 6-4 in Rome after a rough start in the first set. Australian Mulligan defeated Bob Lutz 6-3 6-2 as Mulligan has lived in Italy for 10 years. Evonne Goolagong beat Lucia Bassi 6-1 6-2 in women’s singles. Mike Walton left the Boston Bruins for the Minnesota Fighting Saints with a contract reported at a minimum 440000 over three years. Henri Richard indicated he plans to play next season amid talks over a Houston Aeros offer near 200000 a year.
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Savage shows slight improvement after Indianapolis crash
Swede Savage remains in critical condition at Methodist Hospital after severe burns from the 500 crash. Doctors report he is a little more stable, with lung and kidney issues lingering and convalescence ahead. Fellow crash victim David Walther also in serious condition at Michigan burn center. three spectators burned by fuel are improving at Methodist.
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Egyptian Cup Regatta Honors Don Shoemaker And Jim Etherton
Sixty eight boats from 25 cities entered the weekend event at Crab Orchard Lake Sailing Club. Winds limited Saturday racing to one triangular course while a final Sunday race closed the regatta with trophies awarded at a noon luncheon. Regatta winners by class include Flying Scot Ted Glass and Don Shoemaker of Carbondale finished fourth in their categories.
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Linda's Chief Withdraws From Belmont Bid Against Secretariat
Belmont racehorse Linda's Chief will not run in the Belmont Stakes, owner Neil Hellman announcing after talks with trainer Al Scotti. The Albany-owned horse had won the Withers at Belmont and was seen as potential trouble for Secretariat in the Belmont. Hellman may race Linda's Chief against Secretariat in a future event.
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Foreman to Fight Roman in Tokyo for Heavyweight Title
George Foreman’s first title defense is planned for Sept 1 in Tokyo against Joe Roman of Puerto Rico. Roman, ranked No. 10 by the WBC, is a little known challenger while Foreman trains in Oakland and negotiates purse terms likely around $750,000.
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Curtis Signs with Bengals
Cincinnati AP Isaac Curtis the Bengals top pick of 1973 signed a contract with the team. The San Diego State speedster clocked 9.3 seconds in the 100 yard dash and was called the fastest man in football by coach Paul Brown. No terms were released.
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Cincinnati Bengals
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Line drive mishap leads to disputed out call
A line drive was caught by Davidson who dropped the ball during the play and ruled batter Tom Helms out as he fell to the ground, prompting a review of the call.
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Tommy Helms
Nastase Aims At No 1 Clay Title In French Open Final
Ilie Nastase, 26, faces Yugoslavian Nikki Pilic for the men’s singles title at Roland Garros. Nastase defeated Tom Gorman 6-3 6-4 6-1 in the semifinals to reach the final, while Pilic beat Adriano Panatta 6-4 6-3 6-2 to advance. A junior high girls softball signups note follows.
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Adriano Panatta
Rangers open summer baseball draft with first pick
New York AP. Rangers hold the first choice in the regular phase after finishing last in the AL. About 850 to 1,000 players expected to be drafted over two days as scouts dip into the free agent market for high school and college players. The Phillies hold the No. 2 pick in the regular draft. In the secondary phase Oakland has the first selection amid a pre draft drawing among 24 teams.
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Chinese gymnasts close U.S. goodwill tour with ovation
The People's Republic of China gymnastics team concluded a U.S. goodwill tour after a final exhibition at Hee Edmundson Pavilion. More than 5,000 fans gave a standing ovation to China’s top gymnasts and Seattle-area performers on Monday night.
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United States
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