Unclaimed Jai-Alai Super-Six payout tops $290K
MIAMI UPI bettors still had not claimed a $290,208.80 prize from a six-game Super-Six wager at the Miami Jai-Alai Fronton. The 262,000-to-one bet on six straight games won the purse Monday, with the winner not yet coming forward. This marks the third summer Super-Six success at Miami, following earlier winnings in May and June. KIAMESHA LAKE AP Top seeds Allen Miller and Maeve Quinlan won easily in the United States National Amateur tennis championships. Miller, 20, a Georgia junior and NCAA doubles champion, defeated Charles Ray 6-1 6-2 in the men’s second round.
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Northwestern sophomore Quinlan wins Big Ten title in tennis
Quinlan, a Northwestern sophomore, captures the Big Ten women's championship and earns All American status after defeating Hilary Kane of Armonk 6 2 6 1 in the quarterfinals. Meanwhile in Newburgh regional play, Auburn falls to Dubois Pennsylvania 7 2 as Ron Maietta hits a leadoff homer in the sixth and Scott Franc fans three. Stamford routs Belfast 26 1 as Forte gets the win with Padilla and DiPreta homering. Other notes include Texas Tech to telecast a Sept 10 game vs Air Force from Colorado Springs, Fowler HS seeking an assistant coach, and Sam Zurich claiming the Buffalo Open title. Jacques Demers expected to become Blues coach, while Mary Anne Widman leads in the US Women's Amateur at Summit.
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Gault Delivers Rainbow Sign Of NFL Prowess
Willie Gault signs a four year contract worth about 1.3 million with the Chicago Bears, becoming the NFL's highest paid rookie receiver. He chose football over an Olympic path, recalling a rainbow omen as validation. He faces timing and pattern work under coach Mike Ditka while preparing for exhibitions versus the Raiders.
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LA Cuts Herrera And Three Veterans In Final NFL Cuts
Los Angeles released nine year veteran place kicker Efren Herrera after a preseason battle with Chris Bahr and Benny Ricardo. San Diego waived linebacker David Lewis, a six year veteran from Tampa Bay. Seattle cut tackle Dennis Boyd, a five year vet who started before the players strike injury sidelined him. Washington and Seattle received roster exemptions. Peters arraigned for cocaine conspiracy. Sherman Smith exemption and trade with Kansas City noted. several veterans placed on injured reserve.
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NFL expands rosters to 49 for 1983 season
NFL club owners voted unanimously to raise active rosters from 45 to 49 players for the 1983 season with four inactive spots. The change follows pressure from rival leagues and extends the cutdown schedule by one week while maintaining a 49-man active limit by August 29.
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