Sports headlines for Thursday July 17, 1980:
- Trevino, Watson Lead British Open At 68
- Ali-Holmes Fight Scheduled For Oct. 2 At Las Vegas
- Reaves Enters Rehab Facility
- Richard Petty Attends Republican Naitonal Convention; Isn't Impressed
- Bears Sign 20-Year Lease At Soldier Field
- Kush Hired As Phoenix Sports Commentator
- Hisle To Undergo Rotator Cuff Surgery
Today's hockey transactions:
- Whalers signed Ken Holland as a free agent

No games today.