In the World University Games at Kobe,...

In the World University Games at Kobe, Japan, the U.S. men’s basketball team defeated the Soviet Union, 93-88, in a preliminary-round game between teams that could meet again for the gold medal. Chuck Person of Auburn led American scorers with 25 points, making 11 of 19 shots.

In swimming events, Mary T. Meagher won her fourth gold medal and the U.S. men, with Matt Biondi sitting out because of a leg infection, won the 400-meter medley relay in 3:42.99.