Wimbledon boycott looms over Pilic ban
The ATP directed its 97 members to boycott Wimbledon over Yugoslavian player Nikki Pilic being banned by ILTF for failing to play in the Davis Cup. CEO Cliff Drysdale expected 71 to join, threatening most of the field as the draw neared and Stan Smith voiced disappointment at the high court ruling.
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Deer Lodge Plans Spring Twin Handicap Golf Meet
Deer Lodge Country Club will run its annual spring twin handicap tournament over two days with both men and women. Saturday allows nine holes for women and 18 for men before 6 p.m., Sunday features a 9:15 a.m. shotgun start and both days include derbies and a buffet lunch. prizes for closest to pin and longest drive.
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Super Feats And Notable Sports Moments Ranked
A roundup of historic athletic achievements across sports. Mentions Hank Aaron and 715, Secretariat’s Belmont record and Triple Crown, Miller’s 63 at the U S Open, Spitz’s seven golds, Harris’s playoff catch, Beamon’s 1968 long jump, Chamberlain’s 100 points, Larsen’s perfect game, DiMaggio’s 56-game streak, George Blanda’s 1970 heroics, plus Montana track stars and top heavyweight twins. Also notes boxing rankings and world champions.
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Franco Harris
Pittsburgh Steelers
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Bob Beamon
Mexico City
Wilt Chamberlain
Philadelphia
Chamberlain
Don Larsen
Joe DiMaggio
George Blanda
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MSU Workshop Tackles Adolescent Athletics and Offseason Sports
Bozeman hosts a three day Montana State University Sports Administration Workshop beginning today. Dr Gary Evans directs discussions on athletics for pre adolescents and off season participation in football basketball and wrestling with experts from MSU Bozeman Billings Great Falls and the Montana High School Association.
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Andersons 43 Best In League At Butte Club
Dagmar Anderson posted 43 to lead the day as the women’s golf association held a crier’s tournament at Butte Country Club Tuesday. In the nine hole format Borchers won blue division with a 51 while Ruth Fuller and Virginia Corning won red with 48 and 62 respectively.
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Virginia Corning
Amelia Silver
Gen Swenseid
Darlene Stratford
June Harrington
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Howe Ends Retirement To Join Houston Aeros
Gordie Howe, 45, signed a four year 1 million dollar contract with the Houston Aeros after his two sons Marty and Mark also joined with four year deals. Howe plans to play on a line with Mark, vows 100 percent effort, and will defend his family if needed, citing a wrist injury that no longer hinders him. He left the Detroit Red Wings where he had long served as a feared fighter and executive.
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Secretariat set to race at Arlington Park June 30
Triple crown champion Secretariat will start in an invitational at Arlington Park on June 30 facing top 3-year-olds Linda's Chief and Our Native off their Grand Prix and Ohio Derby victories. Janet Lynn signs a three-year 1.455 million contract to join Ice Follies as the sport's highest-paid woman athlete. Kuniaki Shibata retains the WBA junior lightweight title after two knockdowns and a 15 round decision. NCAA mulls mandatory athlete drug testing this fall with drug policy research under way. Pirates GM Joe Brown shoulders blame for club's slump as personnel issues persist after a rough stretch. Ben Jipcho sets world steeplechase record at 8:19.8. Reds acquire Terry Wilshusen and Thor Skogan from Angels for Richie Scheinblum.
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Chicago
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Joe L. Brown
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