Mets Rally Twice to Sweep Braves in Doubleheader
New York wins 2-1 and 3-2 as Darryl Strawberry delivers a go ahead single in the opener and a wild pitch helps Jose Oquendo score the decisive run in the nightcap. Davey Johnson calls the set typical Met victories amid a close NL East race.
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Mary Decker Streak Ends After Long Unbeaten Run
The question notes Mary Decker's competitive racing winning streak ended after a span of years without a loss. The prior answer cited the 1984 Winter Olympics as a reference point.
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Wimbledon marks 100 years of women champions ceremony
Wimbledon resumes with centennial celebration on Centre Court honoring seven decades of women’s champions led by Kitty Godfree and Martina Navratilova. top draws include Chris Evert Lloyd and Billie Jean King as John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl and Jimmy Connors begin key matches on Nos. 1 and Centre Courts with tense rivalries ahead.
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Aiken AAU Team Sweeps Two In National Junior Olympic Action
Aiken's AAU Junior Olympic basketball squad posted a 2-0 weekend, defeating Kentucky 54 43 and Missouri Valley 55 43 to run its record to 24 0. Key performances came from Chris MacMurdo Stacey Phillips Karen Middleton and Stacy Ford as co coach Dru McPherson notes eight teams remain undefeated and presses fueled the wins. MacMurdo led with 23 points and nine rebounds in the first win while Middleton added 10 points and three boards.
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Barber Sears Past Palmer For Title
In the final round at Oak Hill, Miller Barber shot 71 to Palmer's 74, clinching the U S Senior Open by two strokes. A rare ruling on 15 for Palmer created a double bogey scare, but Barber's steady play sealed the win and earned praise from Palmer and the crowd.
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American swimmng coach targets gold medals at LA Games
Indianapolis AP reports US swimming coach Don Gambril optimistic about medals in long events at the Los Angeles Olympics. George DiCarlo of Denver sets US marks in the 1500 meters and 400 free, signaling a potential gold in distance freestyle amid the Soviet boycott leaving Salnikov absent. Gambril cites a team goal of about 20 golds, matching the sport’s best tally.
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Making The Difference In Fishing Tackle Prep
Atlanta AP advises anglers to inspect gear before fishing. Check line for nicks and replace, inspect rod guides, reel fastenings, and drag, and oil reels and bait springs to prevent equipment failure and keep lakeside records intact.
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