Page Six ]he URBANA CIHZBi flwaby, September 1,1977 Vilas Man To Beat? Wallace Placed On Waiver List By GREG HENDERSHOT Argentine Looks Strong With Borg, Connors Ailing Cinzea Sports Editor NEW YORK—"It caught me totally by surprise," FOREST HILLS, N.Y (AP) - Two days champion from Spain, 6-1, 6-0. It looked ef­ Connors is the defending champion. But If Vilas meets Borg, it would be in the said a stunned Roger Wallace today after learning he ago, Gufflermo Vilas was stalking the big fortless. Borg, the Wimbledon winner, is seeded first semifinals. had been placed on waivers by the New York Giants. game at the U.S. Open tennis championships. "There is no way you can win a point from here by virtue of computer rankings. Roscoe Tanner, the 11th seed who fought "I was under the impression that I had won a spot on The faithful, including some of the men he him," said Santana. "It seems he has no Chris Evert was to play Sharon Walsh of off Matt Mitchell of Palo Alto, Calif., 4-8,7-6, the team," explained the former Urbana High School stalks, noticed, but maintained their homage weaknesses at all." Mill Valley, Calif., and Virginia Wade, the 6-1, allowed that Vilas has to be considered football standout "I proved to them that I can play. to the obvious contenders - BJorn Borg of "I think I played very well," he said, Wimbledon champion seeded third here, was one of the top four men.He said he is "just one "I'm getting the raw end of the deaL" Sweden and Jimmy Connors of Belleville, 111. noting Vilas had beaten Wilie Nastase 6-0,6-2 to face transsexual Renee Richards. of those people who have some kind of game Although he had played sparingly, the 5'11,185 pound But today, with the two top seeds suffering over the weekend in a round-robin tour­ Nastase, the tempestuous Romanian, was that bothers me." wide receiver was the Giants' leading pass-catcher in aches and pains that kept them out of first- nament in New York. on his best behavior Wednesday after preseason action up until this week. He caught five day matches, other players were more ap­ The top seeds in the men's and women's trouncing South African Frew McMillan 6-0, In other matches Wednesday, No. 12 passes for 60 yards and hauled in 35-yard touchdown prehensive about the prospect of Vilas, who divisions were to make their first ap­ 6-0. He said Borg, despite the ailments, is the Harold Solomon beat Bernie Mitton of South pass in an exhibition contest against the New Orleans Africa, 34, 64, 7-5 and No. 13 Mark Cox lost is seeded fourth. pearances here today. Connors aggravated a man to beat Saints. to Butch Walts of Atherton, Calif., 74, 74. "The way he's playing now, I don't sec chronic back ailment over the weekend and Vilas, seeded fourth, appears to have a Wallace now finds himself in a state of limbo. Any of anyone beating him, "Gay said. Manuel had to default in the U.S. Pro championships. clear route in his own quarter of the draw. In a match of 18-year-olds, John McEnroe the National Football League's other 27 teams can Santana, the 39-year-old former clay-court He was to meet Jaz Singh of Grossinger, Sixth seed Raul Ramirez fell Wednesday to of New York - who met Connors in the claim him off the waiver list, but be remains New giant was Vilas' victim in the first round N Y 19-year-old Ricardo Ycaza, 6-3, 6-2. "No. It Wimbledon semifinals - beat Elliot Teitscber York's property up until the seventh game, or the at the West Side Tennis Club Wednesday Borg, who's had tendinitis in his shoulder Ken Rosewall defeated Tim Gullikson 6-0,6-4 of Palos Verdes, Calif., 6-1,64. McEnroe was halfway point, of the 1977 seasoa He becomes a free The triumph was the 40th consecutive on clay and suffered an injured chest muscle in a Wednesday but is not counted a strong clay penalized one point for misconduct after a 10- agent after that for the 25-year-old Argentine. practice session Tuesday, was to face Trey player. Smith was the other seed in that part ininute delay in play over a disputed line Wallace, who was a quarterback at UHS and went on Vilas disposed of Santana, the 1965 Open Waltke of St Louis. of the draw. call. to gain All-Mid-American Conference honors as a wide receiver at Bowling Green State University, has no immediate plans. CINCY GAINS 6-0 WIN "They (the Giants) asked me to stick around for Baseball awhile," he said. "I'm in no hurry to go anywhere, but I can't see myself not playing football somewhere. "I'm sort of hoping another team claims me. If not, I Standings might try the Canadian Football League." The 26-year-old Wallace spent two seasons in the old Seaver, Reds Blank Expos World Football League with theMemphis Southmenand AMERICAN LEAGUE was a solid performer for head coach John McVay. EAST MONTREAL (AP) - "I believe when I pitch I'm more in the ninth en route to Unser and Parrish. The Reds could not have When the WFL went out of existence, he became the W L Pet GB Those who came to watch s " "He works fast and I think played a much better game property of the St. Louis Cardinals, who had made him N York 80 52 .806 - vintage pitching per­ is 64-8 lifetime against "the liecBrony-Tigw. ...^mafl that is the key," said behind their ace right­ a twelfth-round pick in the 1974 NFL draft Bait 75 55 .577 4 formance by Tom Seaver had Expos. "I'm in a positive this year Morgan, who said many of hander, who they picked up Boston 75 56 .577 4 The Cards cut Wallace midway through the 1976 to be satisfied as they filed cycle right now and I want to Seaver was in trouble twice Seaver's pitches were from New York Mets just Detroit 63 67 .485 16 season and the Giants, who the same yearhad named out of Olympic Stadium keep it going. - in the third inning when he unhittable. "A lot of guys prior to the July 15th trading u Cleve 62 70 .470 18 McVay as their new head coach, pi^v«^ . *- - ~ , Wednesday night "When you get into a gave up a single to Larry throw strikes, but they take a deadline Seaver could not Mil 57 80 .416 25* Wallace saw little action in the final half of the 76 Seaver, one of the major negative cycle, you want to Parrish and a walk to losing lot of time between pitches. have done much better Toronto 45 84 ^49 33* season, but the Giants told him he was an important leagues' premier right­ get out of it as fast as you pitcher Wayne Twitchell-and "As an infielder, you like to either. WEST handers, choked Montreal's can" in the seventh when he stay on your toes. When he "My pitching philosophy part of their 1977 plans. So, he naturally reported to K C. 76 54 .585 - offense on just three hits in A two-run single by Dan surrendered singles to Andre works fast that gives you a hasn't changed," said preseason training camp with a good attitude. Chicago 73 58 .566 2* leading the Cincinnati Reds Driessen in the first inning Dawson and Tony Perez. chance to stay loose and stay Seaver. "In my 10 years of "I thought they (the Giants) considered me the Minn 75 59 .580 3 to a 6-0 National League and Joe Morgan's solo homer He got out of trouble in the ready. As a result, I think you pitching, my philosophy is number one receiver," Wallace said. "I guess I was Texas 73 58 .557 3* baseball triumph over the in the third provided Seaver third when Dave Cash make better plays behind a what I want it to be and it wrong. I hardly got a chance to play." Calif 61 68 .473 14* Expos. with all of the offense he grounded into an inning- guy like that won't change. Oakland 52 78 .400 24 Although solidly built, Wallace is considered small He struck out six batters to needed. ending double play and in the "The ball game goes much "I'll pitch as long as I pitch Seattle 52 83 .385 36* by NFL standards and he feels his size was the main run his lifetime total to 2,000 The Reds added another seventh, he got Gary Carter faster and I think it's a much well and am physically able. Wednesday's Resalts reason behind his being cut. "That's the only and record his 16th victory run in the fourth and two to fly out and fanned Del better played game " I love to pitch." Baltimore 4, California 3 justification they had in cutting me," he said with a against only five defeats. It Cleveland 4, Boston 3 slight trace of anger in his voice was his third triumph in as New York 5, Seattle 4 many decisions against the WORLD SERIES SET "There were five receivers in camp and none of them Detroit 5, Milwaukee 2 Expos this season. were better than me A couple of them were taller, Kansas City 5, Texas 4 though. They (the Giants) based their decision to keep Oakland 4, Minnesota 3 them and not me on size, not ability." Thursday's Games So now, Wallace must take a wait-and-see attitude. Cleveland (Eckersley 13- "There's not much I can do at the moment," he says. 10) at Boston (Lee 5-3) "Ail I know is that I definitely want to play football." Rivals Face Showdown Detroit (Arroyo 7-13) at Milwaukee (Augustine 11- in another dramatic duel, Nicklaus victory-and he has AKRON, Ohio (AP) - Jack Watson, among others, 15), n such as the ones that saw U>bt! considered thaiaiorite- NJcklaas and Tom Watson, objects. Oakland (Blue 13-15) af the current ruler of world Watson win the Mac ten ana" "could 1 change things "The money should be Minnesota (Goltz 164), n Smith Cvf. By BroSShs • } golf and the man who would British Open. dramatically. unofficial," Watson said Only games scheduled replace him, head a select, And it is almost certain In addition to the two before a practice round over Friday's Games CLEVELAND (AP)- cut, a difficult moment for international field of 20 that, between them, they will major titles that stamped the 7,130-yard, par 70 South Seattle at Toronto Switching from one's college both the rookie, who is a players arrayed for Friday's decide Player of the Year him as the most likely suc­ course at the Firestone California at Cleveland, n football position to another popular man on the squad, start of the $300,000 World honors and the money win­ cessor to Nicklaus' long-time Country Club. Oakland at Detroit, n place in the pros is never and for Browns Coach Series of Golf. ning champion in the ex­ position as the game's top It was until last year, when Boston at Texas, n easy. Some can make it and Forrest Gregg who is fond of clusive event that is designed performer, Watson has won It is the last time Nicklaus the format was expanded and Milwaukee at Kansas City, some can't Smith. and Watson are expected to as a climax to the golf three American events this the purse increased. n At one. stage of the face each other this year, and season year and collected a leading Nicklaus won that one and New York at Minnesota, n Cleveland Browns' National there is the distinct Presently, Watson has the $298,428. Nicklaus is a three- clinched both the money title Baltimore at Chicago, n Football League training possibility they could book up inside track on both A time winner on the U.S. tour and Player of the Year NATIONAL LEAGUE camp it looked like Blane VOLUNTEER and trails Watson on the honors. It marked his Smith would be able to make money winning list with EAST seventh victory on this the big switch. $273,343. W L Pet GB OPEN LINE TOM SEAVER course and pushed to $489,930 Phila 81 50 .618 - The former All-Big Ten de­ Should Watson win, he (HOT LINE) Ferrell Captures the amount he has earned Pitts 77 56 .579 5 fensive end from Purdue would have both titles clin­ With the victory, Seaver from tournaments on this Chicago 71 60 .542 10 University was playing at ched. 24 HI. SERVICE stretched his personal course. S Louis 71 62 .534 11 tight end for the Browns A Nicklaus victory, winning streak to eight Other former winners at Montreal 80 72 .456 21* because his size, 6-foot4 and however, almost certainly games, tying Tommy John of Ohio Open Title Firestone in the elite field are N York 56 80.389 30 235 pounds, wasn't con­ CRISIS MTRVBITlOll. would make him the leading Los Angeles Dodgers and Watson, PGA champion WEST sidered big enough for a SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — Gene Ferrell's tee shot was money winner for the ninth INFORMATION & RffBRAl Larry Christenson of Lanny Wadkins, Lee Trevino, LosAng 80 U.803— professional defensive line. in the water. El Co Dins' drive was safely in the middle of the time, would give him a Philadelphia Phillies for a South African Gary Player, Cinn li 62 .537 8* But the experiment ended league high. fairway on their first extra hole Wednesday in the Ohio Open record single-season ac­ Ray Floyd and Tom Wednesday when Smith was CALL 653-6034 cumulation and would put Houston 64 69 .481 16 Golf Tournament. Weiskopf SFran . 62 72 .463 18* him in position to challenge CBS will provide national "I really thought I had it won. I had no idea he could make Watson for Player of the S Diego 59 76 .437 22 television coverage of por­ Atlanta 48 84 .364 31* UATA Plans a par," said Collins, the big, affable host pro at Re id Park. Year honors. The biggest tions of the final three rounds Wednesday's Results Ferrell did prize in golf, $100,000 awaits VEGETABLES Saturday, Sunday and Labor San Francisco 6, Pitt­ the winner. Day "I couldn't believe it," said the 34-year-old left-hander sburgh 3 Tonatoes CKMIWS. MMOBS. Round Robin from Bryan. Cincinnati 6, Montreal 0 • WflPJIwOTrV J WWwlWmmwi Wi BTwmamam^WWVf Ferrell took a one-stroke penalty and dropped behind the Philadelphia 6, Atlanta 1 lake, 110 yards from the green. His wedge shot was 30 feet Designated Hitter Houston 5, New York 2 Hot PtaWrs firm Beats Tournament San Diego 2, St Louis 1 short of the hole. Los Angeles 5, Chicago 0 The Urbana Adult Tennis Meanwhile, Collins nusclubbed with a nine-iron and was 75 Thursday'! Gaines Ea Plat Ail Other Association will stage a feet from the pin on the fringe His first putt, for a victory- Endorsed By Rose No games scheduled round robin tournament clinching birdie three, was eight feet short. Friday's Games Fraits ft Venules MONTREAL (AP) - and still let the fans see him, Sunday, September 11 at the Houston at Montreal, n Ferrell then sank a 30-foot putt to save an unbelievablepar Cincinnati Reds third let him be the DH. Johnny city park courts. Persons Atlanta at New York, n Collins needed his eight-footer to force another extra hole. He baseman Pete Rose has Bench could catch the first LAWNVIEW WORKSHOP may register for the tourney Cincinnati at Philadelphia, endorsed the designated game of a double header and between 2 and 3 p.m. and missed, inches to the left of the cup. n hitter rule as being more be the DH in the second South Rt. 68-Urbana play will get underway at 3 "I really didn't think I could make four," said Ferrell. "I Chicago at San Diego, n exciting for the fans. game. 652-2474 p.m. thought I could make five and halve the hole " St Louis at San Francisco, "It adds more offense and "You wouldn't have any of A pot luck picnic will also n 8:30-5:30 MON.-FRI. Instead, the club pro at Orchard Hills, was 13,000 richer. anything that adds more those 'B' lineups in the be held and persons are Pittsburgh at Los Angeles 8:30-1:00 - Sat. asked to bring a side dish, The first prize eclipsed his biggest payday in almost three offense is better for the fans. second games of beverages, table service and years on the national tour I don't want to sound like club doubleheaders." their own seating Ferrell closed with rounds of 69 and 70 to tie Collins at 276, president Bob Howsam, but The designated hitter rule you have to think of the arrangements. The UATA 12 under par for four trips around the Red Park courses. permits a manager to insert will furnish meat, bans and fans," Rose said of the rule a player in the lineup only for Collins shot a blistering 65 in the morning, then faded to a 73 tennis' balls. which is currently in vogue offensive purposes without STUDENTS UATA secretary Martha in the afternoon beat. only in the American League. having him play in the field. Campbell urges all players to Tom Popa, a Columbus pro, posted 70 and 67 for third place "Think about a fan who The game of baseball baa turn in their final league at 279 Alliance amateur Barry Good, a University of Toledo drives down, say from already endured changes just Have a instrument that Isn't being scoresheets, so that league golfer, had two 70s for 281 and fourth position. Dayton. He comes down to as major as the DH rule, Johnny Bench, me, Joe Rose said. champions can be deter­ Veteran tour pro Charles Sifford of Brecksville, the 36-hoIe mined. Scoresheets can be Morgan, George Foster, "Astrotorf has changed the used or In need of one? leader with Collins, wilted to a 75 after shooting 70. He was at taken to any UATA officer, or Dave Concepcion. game," Rose note