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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1975
Page
15
Stella Taylor, 39, pool manager from Fort Lauderdale, aimed to be the first woman to swim England to France and back. She completed only the first leg, forced to turn back due to rough seas and returned to England by motorboat.
Onny Parun of New Zealand beat Stan Smith 6-4 6-2 in the opening round at Forest Hills. Smith, once top ranked, spoke of declining form and elbow trouble as he enters a lean period with no wins in 13 months.
Four parents sue in U S District Court arguing the Virginia High School League rule that bars transfer students from full athletic eligibility deprives their children of education. They seek an injunction letting Sacred Heart transfers play at George Washington High School in tenth grade despite the current rule.
Americana League top hitters include Carew Munson Lynn and Rice with batting averages from .310 to .367 and 82 to 91 runs. Notable pitchers include Moret Lee Palmer Blyleven and Tanana with strong win totals and low ERAs. National League leaders feature Cash Rose Luzinski Bench and Seaver with high hit totals and strikeouts. Teams and players from multiple clubs such as Minbal Bal Chi LV are listed with their season tallies.
Veteran forward Bobby Rousseau of the New York Rangers retires ending a 15 year NHL career. He spent his prime with the Rangers and contributed as a key scorer and leader through many seasons.
Major League standings and results show California and Boston winning, Chicago and Oakland posting decisive scores, and Baltimore and New York split. Minnesota and Milwaukee drop, Texas dominates Detroit, with Friday slate featuring multiple cross league matchups and doubleheaders.
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