Turnbull a surprise Open finalist at Forest Hills
In Forest Hills the Open semifinals saw Wendy Turnbull shock the field, upsetting Navratilova and Wade to reach the final while Chris Evert struggled but advanced past Betty Steve amid windy conditions. On the men’s side Connors dominated Orantes as Barazzutti beat Nastase to reach the semis, with Vilas and Solomon also making strides toward the title.
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Forest Hills
N.Y
Chris Evert
Miss Turnbull
Australia
Miss Evert
Martina Navratilova
Virginia Wade
Jimmy Connors
Corrado Barazzutti
Guillermo Vilas
Argentina
Harold Solomon
Silver Spring
Vilas
Solomon
Vitas Gerulaitis
Dick Stockton
Miss Navratilova
Martina
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Ms. Wade
Sunnyside Downs Rincon in Spotlight Game
Sunnyside Blue Devils defeated Rincon 38-0 in Tucson with a 24 point burst in 3:42 of the third quarter. Key plays included Rudy Maya’s 23 yard interception return for a TD and Mike Bacon’s 85 yard kickoff return to start the game. Rincon’s Bob Kish rushed for 208 yards, while Sunnyside’s defense tightened after halftime to seal the win.
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Sunnyside Blue Devils
Rangers
Blue Devils
Mike Bacon
Bob Kish
Kish
John Curry
Rincon
Rudy Maya
Richard Garcia
Sunnyside
Macan
Duarte
Joe Harvey
Louie Martinez
Ted Tarrant
Breinig
Sam Duarte
Dominic Necoechea
Alfred Aragon
Roy Tadeo
Citizen Spotlight Game Reflects Rough Second Half
Norris Stewart struggled on offense as the team failed to score after the opening kickoff. Stewart, once a top passer, managed only two rushing yards after a key early drive. A defensive switch adding an extra linebacker preceded the final Ranger score by Kish.
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Norris Stewart
Stewart
Curry
Tom Villaman
Sunnyside
Rangers
Kish
Utah State to join Pacific Coast Athletic Association in 1978-79
Utah State University will join the Pacific Coast Athletic Association in the 1978-79 school year. PCAA president Frank Bowman announced the invite acceptance. USA athletic director Ladell Andersen said the move broadens the program and preserves rivalries with Utah BYU and Weber State while easing future scheduling.
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Logan
Utah
Utah State University
Pacific Coast Athletic Association
Logan University
USA Institutional Council
Frank Bowman
PCAA
USU
Western Athletic Conference
Arizona
Arizona State
Ladell Andersen
BYU
Weber State
Hole in One Sparks Lawsuit and Trophy Controversy
David Freedman sues Dade County after a hole-in-one at Key Biscayne Country Club is celebrated with a trophy ball and scorecard that allegedly vanished. He argues humiliation over the lacking proof and the misplaced items, while noting his wider golf fame from a Texas Scramble event in Dallas.
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David Freedman
Dade County
Key Biscayne Country Club
Freedman
Lucky putts and a torn story in Wallopaloosa golf
A memoir style golf tale features Lucky contributing clutch putts to place third in the media division and win a trophy. The piece recollects the Wallopaloosa Tournament at White Mountains, a Texas Scramble annual benefit for Biff Baker, with Bill Lovejoy Jr. Don Hickey Dick Metz among organizers and players.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
Wallopaloosa
White Mountains
Bill Lovejoy Jr
Don Hickey
Dick Metz
Biff Baker
Baker
Texas
Grudge Match Between Golfers Sparks Self-Justification
Hickey trash talks a Tucson rival as the Salt Lake City chat spreads nationwide. The Dallas writers’ meeting prompts a challenge to a head-to-head match at Parade Country Club. After three days of practice, the author confirms the dig at Tucson’s course. Freedman’s Florida stunt adds a final, ironic twist.
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Hickey
Salt Lake City
Tucson
Salt Lake
Football Writers’ Meeting
Dallas
Parade Country Club
Tucson Country Club
Sports Calendar Today in Tucson
Auto racing at Corona Speedway 7 p m. Notre Dame and Pittsburgh football 1 p m on Channel 9 and KTUC 1400. MLB Los Angeles vs Cincinnati after Notre Dame. White Sox vs California 12 40 p m on KEMM F M 99 5. Tomorrow Arizona vs Auburn taped 8 30 am Channel 11 Notre Dame Pittsburgh taped 7 30 pm Channel 11 US Open tennis 9 am Channel 13 MLB Los Angeles Cincinnati 10 58 pm KTUC 1400. White Sox California 12 40 pm KEMM FM 99 5.
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Corona Speedway
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KTUC
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Chicago White Sox
California
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TV Tomorrow
Arizona
Auburn
Jordan dodges publicity at Auburn as legend stays near team
Auburn legend Ralph Shug Jordan, longtime Tigers coach, watches Auburn vs Arizona from Jordan-Hare Stadium, amid a 20-year reunion of his 1957 national championship squad. The hard times since his 25year tenure include a 3 8 record last season under Doug Barfield, yet Jordan remains a beloved figure, declining coaching involvement while guiding alumni and reflecting on his era.
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Jordan-Hare Stadium
Jordan
Tigers
Doug Barfield
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Citizen
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Shug" Jordan
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Red" Phillips
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