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Austin, Texas Page 03 Sunday, Sept. 3, 1972 Austin Amrrtran-tatfHman Giles Destined Cox Stuns Rosewall In U.S. Open Tennis To Win Title J-J GOLF JkW N0TES By Chuck Clark fell behind on the third hole of CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) round and trailed the final felt I was destined to win two strokes with 11 Hayes by Lauderdale, the No. 3 Spain, was extended to the lim FOREST HILLS, N.Y.

(AP) English giant killer Mark this tournament," said a happy and relieved Vinny Giles after he finally nailed down the elu holes left. But Giles drew even on the it before putting away Jonny Cox stunningly upset second- swept past Redonddf National City," 6-1, and No. 7 Francoise France beat Kristy Pigeon', 1 I i 1 (' it v- Parun of New Zealand, 6-1, 3-6, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. The third set of the Rosewall-Cox match follow 10th, then birdied three nf four holes starting at No. 13 to re sive U.S.

Amateur Golf Championship Saturday. seeded Ken Rosewall 1-6, 6-3, 7-6, 7-6 Saturday in second-round play of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships. He had ended years of frus ed service through the first 12 Danville, 6-7, 6-1, games, but Cox built a quick 4- tration minutes earlier by shooting a one-over-par 72 for a gain the lead. Giles had rounds of 73-68-72-72 for his trips around the sunbaked par 71, Charlotte Country Club course.

Australian John Newcomlje, The 29-year-old Cox, who got 285 total and a three-shot edge the No. 5 men's seed, elym; the label upset-maker in 1968 over Ben Crenshaw, the pre 1 lead in the tie-breaker and took it at 5-3 when Rosewall's return was out. That gave him 2-1 lead in sets and the fourth followed when he became the first ama nated Eddie Dibbs of Miam jS? 3, 6-4, 6-3; Tom Okker of the tournament favorite, and Mark teur to beat a pro in an open Hayes. Marty West of Washington, D.C., finished with 72 for fourth place at 289, one stroke ahead of Atlanta veteran Charlie Har event, took command against Netherlands, the No. 7 seed.

Giles, a 29-year-old, red-hair the 38-year-old Rosewall in the service through li) games. made quick -work of Harold ed, freckled, investment banker second set. from Richmond, had led Rosewall broke him in the 11th game, Cox netting a backhand, but the stocky, sturdy English Cox broke Rosewall's service the tournament by one shot in the eighth game when tne Salomon of Silver Springs, 6-1, 6-2, No. 9 Marfy Riessen, Evanston, had to work hard foa-3, 7-5, decision over -Mai Anderson of Australia. after 36 and 54 holes.

But it ap man broke back in the next one Aussie veteran double-faulted peared he once more might be to send it to a tie-breaker. Cox disappointed when he lost his at game point and later netted an easy volley. lead on the third hole of the fl The curly-haired, 29-year-old r.al round and trailed Hayes by again built a lead of 4-2, but Rosewall won the next two points, pulling even with a service ace. Cox nailed it down with a backhand that Rosewall Cox held service in the next rison, who finished with a 71. Immediately after the tournament ended, the U.S.

Golf Association selected Giles, Crenshaw, Hayes and West to the team that will compete for the World Amateur Cup next month at Buenos Aires, Argentina. Danny Edwards of Edmond, and Jim McLean of Seattle were named as alternates. Giles, looking back on his round, said, "I played my best golf of the week from tee to two shots with 11 holes left. game in the set and then sur Man and the Mountain If massive enthusiasm could move mountains, as it were, then Terry Lost Creek Golf Course would have been built, groomed and manicured and open for play last July 1 as advertised. But.

alas, the mountain Terry faced out in west Austin was named Reality. And Reality doesn't budge much, even under the driviand pressure and enthusiasm of an irrepressible Terry Dill. Consequently, there has been a delay in the opening of this newest golfing pasture. Some pf the immovable realities that have blocked the opening of LoStjCjeek, Dill pointed out last week, were (a) rain when he didnt want it; (b) pumps that wouldn't work without electricity; (c) system that wouldn't irrigate with pumps without Electricity; and (d) greens and fairways that wouldn't grow grass without irrigation. Even so, Dill is undaunted and work goes apace.

On last week's tour jof the beautiful valley, Terry chose to look on the brighter happily pointing out fairways covered with grass, greens sprouting bent grass, a sprinkler system working in apple pie order and a sumptious clubhouse mushrooming to completion. "Naturally," says Dill, "we were disappointed about all the delajsbtit some things you just can't foresee. But it's coming along nof; and when it's finished, it'll be the finest course around. right. Lost Creek, nestled in the valley of Barton Creek near the intersection of Bee Cave Road and Loop 360, is really beginning to look like a golf course.

From the top of the Surrounding cliffs, it's a sight to behold, -i And Terry is anxious to show it off. This coming Saturday, at 30 p.m.; bill and co-pro Bill Garrett have invited members and those whe might want to become members to a picnic on the bank of tree-shaded Barton Creek, a golf clinic and a tour of the course. A "progress report." As to "when do we play," Dill says he's confident the clubhouse will be completed shortly after Christmas, and the course will be cpeii for pay on March 1. "We'll make it," says Dill. "I know we will." Giles said that because he prised the packed house at the had finished second three times West Side Tennis Club by win couldn't handle.

The rest went generally ac a row and was third once, ning tie-breakers in the next some people naa iota nun ne cording to form and all other DANCING" AT THE BACKDOOR 500 Comal 478-0483 Dave aV Sun Resendex September 3rd: FRANK NUNEZ And The Imperials September 4th: DUETO CARTA BLANCKA SU CONJUNTO Georg and Margie two sets. must be thinking negatively seeded players in singles action It was easily the biggest up about it. set in the first four days of play advanced. Evonne Goolagong, the sec But it was just the oppo in the championship that Rose site," he said. "I was thinking ond ranked woman's player wall won in 1970.

green, but didn cash in my many birdie chances on the front nine. In all, I think I played a solid round of golf." positively all week. I never felt like I played a safe shot or a from Australia, took coun Rosewall was the picture of trywoman Karen Krantzke 6-3, dismay and frustration, often dumb shot today. I just played 7-5; pretty Chris Evert of Fort looking to the gray, leaden my game all week. I had lots of skies as if seeking help.

He confidence. It was my best YANKS AP Wlrephoto VINNY GILES MISSES BIRDIE PUTT U.S. Amateur winner unhappy over putt tournament of the year." once pounded his fist on the rain-slicked grass after missing a shot, several times batting He pointed to the eighth and 13th as key holes. On the balls angrily away after Cox eighth, he picked up a shot on Trevind, Beman (Continued from Page Dl) years in the Olympic oar competition. The East Germans dominated the 2,000 meter course on the had scored a point.

Hayes with a 10-foot putt for a "I just couldn't get enough par. On No. 13 he hit a No. Lead Hartford serves back into play," the disgusted Rosewall said. iron four feet from the hole for SERVICE Most Jobs While You Wait! Kf" ALIGNMENT' III mm a birdie three and a two-stroke "I also had a little trouble pickup as Hayes bogeyed.

nian-made lake, winning three gold medals, one silver and three bronze to match the performance of German rowers in the 1936 Games at Berlin. with my footing," said Rose Conn. lor two behind, it's not too bad WETHERSFIELD, "I spent 45 minutes hitting wall, who took at least four birdied position, as long as I've got the (AP) Lee Trevino Trial gotf meeting A 'reporton the golf meeting held last Thursday (not Monday) at "HicHland Mall, sponsored by the Austin Golf Association; long irons after Friday's round spills in the two-hour match, lead Monday," Elder said. and the practice paid off on the final hole of the second: round to finish with a 68 and tie However, the East Germans once just lying there in a First-round leader Yancey that hole," he said. were denied tne crown in me sprawl and pounding his fist on 'Soml50 interested golfers (a record attendance for such a eatherlnfS attended and heard from Mayor pro tern Dan Love, Deane Beman for the lead in He led this year by one finished with an even-par 71 in the second round to remain blue-ribbon eights, where a the grass, his teeth bared in an the $125,000 Greater Hartford new Citv MananerDan Davidson.

Parks and Recreation Director stroke after 36 and holes, but crew of New zeaianaers, wno angry grimace. ALL? AMERICAN CARS Open Golf Tournament eight-under-par for the tourna sold lottery tickets to finance Beverly Sheffield and city golf administrator Ronald Armstrong. Site r- possible sites for new golf courses were discussed: INCLUDING TORSION BAR AND ment. "My serve was the turning point," said Cox, a ranking AIR CONDITIONED CARS Trevino, with a 36-hole total Decker Lake is being given top priority for a new 18-holer; Walnut HARTFORD SCORES their trip, won over the American eight with the East Germans third. player in Great Britain but un of 10-under-par 132, was one- Creek (out near Coxville Zoo) has been surveyed and found to be Deane Berran 64-46 132 seeded in this tournament.

Lee Trevino u-68 13? Lundell Cops Penick Golf Advantage stroke off the pace after Fri COMPLETE BRAKE JOB Poul Moron 4746133 The New Zealanders led after Rosewall was seeded just be Lee Elder 6449133 day's opening round. He fired unsuitable due to terrain; City Park property (out by Lake Austin) doesn't have enough top soil, and the expense of hauling in soil would be prohibitive; Camp Mabry area is just too small. But the first 500 meters and, hind defending titleholder and Rick hoods 6746133 Tom Shavy 67-66133 Dave Stockton 6647133 Heavy duty premium lit lininc, haul all lour wheel cyclindeis, precisions four birdies Saturday after starting off with a bogey on the stroked by Tony Hurt, won in turn drums, pack trout wheel beannjs.i Ralph Johnston 6747134 Bert Yancey 43-71134 Wimbledon king Stan Smith who did not play Saturday. the search goes on for other sites. Lester Lundell shot a the good time of 6:08.94.

first hole. David Graham 6846134 Curtis Sifford 6549134 and install new riase seal on i i 30,000 mill warranty. two-under par 68 to take the Old Muny: Love reported that if the University of Texas regents' "intent" has been interpreted properly, the city may Stroked by Lawrence Terry of Roger Taylor, another upset- IVfi Roy Pace 6846134 Larry Wood 65-70135 minded Briton, took fourth Hubie Green 6746135 first round lead of the championship flite in the annual Harry Tosccno 7045135 $QQ95 retain use of Muny for another three years UT's takeover is predicated on when the City obtains another golf facility, which Concord, one of the six Harvard men aboard, the Americans put up a good fight Joe Carr 65-70135 "If today's round is my worst of the tournament, then I have an excellent chance to win," Trevino said. Beman, teeing off early Sat Harvey Penick Invitation Golf ALL AMERICAN CARS EXCEPT 0ISC BfUXES Bob BarbaroSSd 46-70136 Bobby Cole 48 136 REG. $59.95 mav take another three to five years.

Tournament at the Austin Jock Ewlna 6749136 Mike Snona 67-70137 Some thought is being given by the City Recreation Task Force to making the golf program a separate, self-supporting Tom 66-71137 Country Club Saturday. but couldn't make it, finishing in 6:11.94. The only other U.S. reprcsen seeded Hie Nastase of Romania to a tie-breaker in the fifth set before bowing 7-5, 6-2, 6-7, 2-6, 7-6. After the first two sets, Nastase lost his blazing fast serve and had to rely on brilliant Chi Chi Rodriguez 6948137 Defending champion Chuck Lou Grcnom iv-or mi J3995 urday, waited in the clubhouse to see if his second-round 66 FULL SET OF 4 SHOCKS REG.

S60.00. department. If the Task Force should come up with such nroDOsal. Love is prepared to support it before the Council. Munson trails Lundell by one Allen Miller 47-70137 Chuck Courtney 6949138 Dove Morod 70-68138 tatives in the finals were the coxed fours, which finished would be good enough to give Role Botts 7147135 stroke after the first 18 holes of the 54-hole affair, coming in Butch Baird 4949138 him possession of first place Green fees.

Sheffield reports an increase is being considered to offset rising maintenance costs and to help meet salary ken Still 48-70138 50 PER WHEEL: WEIGHTS i play to stay in the match. 1 HIGH SPEED WHEEL BALANCE act. going into Sunday's round on Jerry Heard 47-71138 Bob Goalbv 47-71138 John MohaHev 7147138 increase for employes. Maybe up four bits. fifth behind a West German crew, and Jim Dietz, the 6-foot-6 single sculler from New York, a distant fifth back of Russia's MOST AMER.

CANS. INCLUDED Taylor meanwhile grew stronger. After taking the third the par 71, course with a one-under par 69. Munson won the 1971 tournament with a 214 total. What can golfers do to help the situation? Mr.

Love and Mr, Ken Ellsworth 7148139 Charles SIHord 7049139 Forrest Feller 71-68139 Lee Elder, tied with Trevino set tie-breaker 5-3, he closed Paul Harney tr-ri 13? Davidson: Support the Capital Improvements Program bond issue to be voted on th' Saturday -'and support and give behind leader Bert Yancey Play in the 240-entry Yuri Malishev, who upset the out the fourth set by winning Herb Hooper 7148139 111 tournament will continue with after the first round, finished favored Alberto Demiddi of five straight games, breaking fBURKIIALTER direction to your own golf association and the Task Force. That sounds fair enough. Nastase, last week's Eastern the wrong club all day," Yancey said, added he was fooled 18 holes Sunday and the final 18 on Monday. i Spring company, inc. Grass Courts winner, twice In shooting, Wigger tied Boris Melnik of Russia with a score Jets Defeat Falcons, 9-3 BMKWEIIrUdl from time to time by the tri-ckey crosswinds.

Serving Austin Since 7923 "I At a business meeting after this session, the AGA voted to support the CIP program and to do what it can to encourage In the fifth set, both players I feel lucky to be just two of 1,155 of a possible 1,200. But the major won the medal because of a better score in his held and Nastase took the PENICK INVITATIONAL LEADERS Flit Lester Lundell. Chuck Munson. 70- -WHIiom Cromwell. 71.

John Amev. 71 Bonham Moaness. 71 lom Roaerv. 71 Tom Seekatz. 71 Carl Werner.

at present city officials in their efforts to improve city golf facilities 7:00 A.M.-S:30 P.M.-SAT. 7:00 A.M.-12 P.M. back," he said, with nine-under ATLANTA (AP) Bobby tiebreaker 5-1, closing out play with a overhead slam and a Members of the Task Force reported later strong inclination to propose a "separate, self-supporting" golf department in the City 133. Howfield, an English-import, final series. 310 COLORADO 476-6761 "As long as I can stay a shot r-style place kicker backhand slam.

administration. Keep your fingers crossed. booted three field goals as the Still another seeded player, No. 10 Manuel Orantes of New York Jets beat the Atlanta 111 mil -in fit mm ill nf nn.MiiniiM.ii.! Falcons 9-3 in a National Foot ball League exhibition game Giants Roll Past Eagles PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) Saturday.

Pardon Us, our girders are showing Opinion A vote for the CIP is a vote for golf. Ave. Howfield's first field goal of 12 yards came late in the sec SUNDAY Radio 1 15-Baseball, Rangers-Brewers, KOKE-FM (95.5) Baseball, Astros-Meu. WOAI (1200) Television Running backs Charlie Evans, ond quarter after another Jet kicker, Grant Guthrie, missed two attempts. Howfield connected on kicks of 29 and 32 yards in the fourth period.

12:00 Olympics, KVUE (24), KSAT (12) Ron Johnson and Vince Clements scored one touchdown apiece as the New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Eagles Johnson-Blessing Nab Tourney Lead 27-12 in a National Football Atlanta's only score came on Bill Bell's 20-yard field goal in League exhibition game Satur the third quarter. day. Memorial Day the Balcones Tournament. Two-time defending 1-DAY SERVICE ON 1 30-All-Star Wrestling, KVUE (24) 3:00 Olympics, KVUE (24), KSAT (12) Derby. KVUE (24) KVUE (24).

KSAT (12) MONDAY Radio 7: 15-Baseball, Astros-Braves, WOAI (1200) 1- 15-Baseball. Rangers-Royals. KOKE-FM (95 5) 7:00 Football, Oilers-Vikings. KORA (1240), WACO (1460) Television 3:00 Olympics, KVUE (24). KSAT (12) Racing.

Ruidoso All-American, KVUE (24). KENS (6) KVUE (24). KSAT (12) champions Cary Petri and Frank Harwi, III of Austin finished with a 71 for their first Charlie Johnson of Austin and fete Blessing of Dallas teamed up to take the first-round lead irt the fiafcones Country Club Labor Day Golf Tournament championship flight Saturday. Johnson and Blessing fired a best-ball score of 63 on the p3r-70 couSiC. Blessing had an eagle, on-tle par-four 397-yard sixteenth hole.

THE FOLLOWING: IN BY 8-OUT BY 5 but not for long. It's just a temporary erribarrasment that's part of the process involved in completely remodeling our Congress Avenue Store. It shouldn't take too long, and in the meantime, there won't be a dull moment. Come join in the hullabaloo. You can continue to shop and at the same time enjoy the excitement of watching a great new store take shape.

18-holes in this year's 54-hole competition. The second round of play in the championship flight will begin at 12:10 p.m. Sunday and continue with foursomes teeing Brake Service Undercoating Engine Steam Clean Front End Repair Wheel Balancing Engine Tune Lube Auto Transmission Service Air Conditioner Service off until 1:40 p.m. The foursome teeing off at 12:10 will include rhrjettflfr twosomes were in close tpufsflTt of the leaders with Thil Varrcn and Jerry Coad only bne -jffroke back at 64 and Cal Callis-Richard White and Bob King-Dr. McMillian.

two other teams two back at 65 MIMPlMtaWMhiWlMMM I 24 HOUR 3 WRECKER SERVICE GL2-0000 Ramos and George Machock were one team coming in: with a 65. Machock was a member of the University of Texas 1971 NCAA Golf BALCONES FIRST ROUND Championtnip Flight A3 Charlie Johnson-Pete Blessing. A4 Phil Worren-Jerry Cood. eS Gilbert Ramos-Oeorge Machock. Tim WHson-Jlm McLorauodoie.

46 E. Boyd, Ill-Eddie Parcdes. 7 Jock Allen-Homer Perkins. At Phil Kuhlmon-Bob Loot. 69 Jim Hedger-Jlm McCaHln.

09 R. Lowry-M. Flelcher. 09 Dick Furlong-Larry Reese. 71 Jack Jennlngj-BIII Renlck.

71 Bob Klng-Dr. McMIMIon. 71 Bill Woddle-Norrcan Carter. 71-Cory Pelrle Frank Harwl, III. 71 Cal CollU-Rlchard White.

COMPLETE BODY DAMAGE REPAIRS Baseball, Indians-Tigers, KHFI (42), WOAI (4), htfcw TUESDAY Radio 7:15 Baseball, Astros-Braves, WOAI (1200) 7: 15-Baseball, Rangers-Royals. KOKE-FM (95.5) Television KVUE (24). KSAT (12) WEDNESDAY Radio 7 15-Baseball. Rangers-Twins, KOKE-FM (95.5) Television 6 Conference Preview, KTBC (7). KWTX (10) KVUE (24), KSAT (12) THURSDAY Radio 7:15 Baseball.

Rangers-Twins. KOKE-FM (95.5) Television KVUE (24). KSAT (12) 9:00 Southwest Conference Preview, KCEN (6) Championship team. Repair Existing Paint or Complete Paint Jobs Small Oent to Major Collision Fiber Glass Repair in the clubhouse with a 65 were Austin Aqua Festival Tournament champion Tim Wilson and another Austinite, Mongo's Pride Wins DFX MAR. Calif.

(AP) Jimmy McCorquodale of Lamar We repair upholstery, carpet, vinyl tops, headliners, door trim, etc. Drop by for an Estimate and Appointment See Jim Smith, Body Shop Foreman HENNA CHEVROLET 7522 N. Interregional 454-2501 Tech in Beaumont Mongo's Pride held off favored i Suiting Men is our busincsM McCorquofiale was the medalist in the Southland Conference in 1972. Wilson and McCorquodale tpml. un-to finish second in Mirlivam in the stretch and scored a nose victory in the $26,950 Escondido Handicap at Del Mar Saturday..

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