Connors and Lloyd Win Clay Court Championships in Indianapolis
Jimmy Connors defeated Guillermo Vilas 6-1 2-6 6-4 to win the U S Open Clay Court title, his fourth, while Chris Evert Lloyd beat Evonne Goolagong Cawley 6-4 6-3 for her fifth. McEnroe and Mayer won the men's doubles. Jordan and Smith the women's doubles at the new Indianapolis Sports Center. The event was elevated to major international status by the ITA.
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Jimmy Connors
Chris Evert Lloyd
Connors
Argentina
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Lloyd
Evonne Goolagong Cawley
New York
Patti
Gloria
Stowe
Teninis
John McEnroe
Gene Mayer
Czechoslovakia
Jan Kodes
Tomaz Smidh
Kathy Jordan
Anne Smith
Penny Johnson
Paula Smith
Bjorn Borg
International Tennis Association
Pam Shriver Starts Comeback At Seventeen In Richmond
US teenage tennis star Pam Shriver returns to action in Richmond Virginia marking a comeback seven weeks after a shoulder tendinitis sidelined her. The Maryland 17 year old, who reached the US Open final last year, aims to build form ahead of the U.S. championships with Wimbledon past injuries lingering in her thoughts.
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Richmond
Shriver
Maryland
Pam
Chichester
England
Greer Stevens
Eastbourne
Chris Evert
Clarke County hires new basketball coach resigns after meeting
Clarke County High sees coach Clarke Wells resign after personal problems and contract release following school board action. Wells had been to replace Gary Barr and was to assist football. district searches for a new head coach begin, with contact numbers for Lutman and Overby provided.
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Troy Wells
Clarke County High
Clarke County
Charlie Lutman
Wells
Clarke County School Board
Christiansburg High School
Gary Barr
Chaim
Broncos win 13 6 as Dilts punt flips field position
In Denver the Broncos defeated Washington 13-6 in a preseason game. Bucky Dilts pinned the Redskins deep with an 82 yard punt, changing field position and boosting Denver to a 1-1 preseason record. Dave Preston scored both Broncos touchdowns.
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Denver Broncos
Washington Redskins
Bronco
Bucky Dilts
Dilts
Redskins
Redskin
Glenn Starks
Starks
Skins
Red Miller
Washington
Broncos
Dave Preston
Craig Morton
Norris Weese
Morton
Preston
Cyril McFall
Joe Theismann
Mark Moseley
Moseley
Weese
Ken Moore
Vince Kinney
Miller
Rams
Patriots
Pat Haden
Rod Phillips
Vince Ferrigamo
Preston Dennard
Los Angeles
New England
Elvis Peacock
Mike Patrick
David Posey
Jets
Oilers
Kevin Bell
Houston
Donald Dykes
Pat Leahy
New York
Earl Campbell
Scott Dierking
Matt Robinson
Bryant eyes Alabama comeback with veterans and youth
Alabama coach Bear Bryant bets on a mix of women and cowboys to bolster the Tide defense as it pursues a fifth national title. The 1978 champ opens with a Sept. 8 telecast at Georgia Tech, amid a schedule softer than last year but still hosting SEC rivals and nonconference tests.
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Feacher
Browns
Baltimore Colts
Dwight Harrison
Johnny Evans
Cleveland
Colts
New England
Baltimore
Ted Marchibroda
Seattle
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Seahawks
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
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Cowboys
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Missouri
Cal
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Florida
Jeff Rutledge
Steadman Healy
Bryant Seeks Strength as Alabama Faces Defensive Gaps
Coach Bryant warns Alabama defense is weak and thin with inexperienced linebackers after losing Gilliland and Krauss. He notes personnel gaps in the secondary and praises Whiteman and Ogilvie while stressing offensive line depth and special teams readiness for the upcoming season.
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Bryant
Shealy
Major Ogilvie
Billy Ja
Mitch
Steve Whitman
Whiteman
Dwight Stephenson
Jim Bunch
Rickey Gilliland
Barry Krauss
Penn State
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Eller
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Kerry Justin
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Alan McElroy
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