A roundup of the week Aug. 26-31
September 09, 1974
BOATING—The 22nd challenger for the America's Cup will be Australia's Southern Cross, which beat the French contender, France, 4-0 in the best-of-seven series off Newport. Following three straight victories, Intrepid moved into a 4-4 tie with Courageous in their matchup to determine which boat will be the defender (page 28).
RETIRED: Jockey JOHN L. ROTZ, 39, who has ridden 2,908 winners in 21 years and ranks 15th on the alltime winning list. Recent surgery on his right knee left Rotz with only partial use of his foot.
DIED: ISIDOR BIEBER, 87, for more than 40 years one of the country's top breeders and owners of race horses, including Stymie and Hail to Reason; in Hollywood, Fla.