Nastase at Wimbledon A Complex Figure In Crisis
AP Special Correspondent Grimsley portrays Ilie Nastase at Wimbledon as a gifted yet volatile star. Once among tennis elite, he slips from top rankings amid temper outbursts and erratic play, prompting talk of suspensions as he faces a turbulent tournament.
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Mad Romanian Still Dominates Courts Despite Scorn
Critics urge a lifetime ban over flagrant abuses as the famed player continues to thrill crowds at 31. Once apologetic and resilient, he now faces a turning point as time, age, and controversy converge on his lingering legacy.
Rivers Controversy Sparks Yankees Comeback Win Over Tigers
Mickey Rivers pinch hit to spark a 2-2 tie and New York swept Detroit 3-2 then 5-3 as Ron Guidry earned his 13th straight win setting a team mark. The Tigers tied in the ninth before Thomasson hit a go ahead homer, while a fan and a disputed call at the wall drew scrutiny.
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Foster Delivers 7-6 Victory as Reds Top Dodgers
George Foster belted a three run homer in the seventh inning at Riverfront Stadium off Charlie Hough to lift the Cincinnati Reds over the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-6 ending a six games losing streak. Foster has repeatedly provided clutch homers for Cincinnati.
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Reds snap skid as Auerbach, Foster spark comeback
Rick Auerbach homered to spark a late rally and Dennis Foster praised the bench impact as Cincinnati halted its losing streak while Dodgers dropped a six game win streak. Foster cited faith in the team and himself as key to the turnaround.
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Indiana Basketballer Signs With USC A
USC Aikens Pacers sign 6 3 forward center Phil Leighty from McCutcheon High Lafay ette Ind averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds per game. Coach Lew Perkins cites hard work aggressiveness and potential as swingman with development time.
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Post 26 At Home Tonight After Loss To Irmo Chapin
Irmo Chapin beat Aiken Post 26 13 to 12 after seven errors overshadowed 14 hits. Jeff Gray had four hits and six RBIs for Irmo Chapin, while Tommy Dunbar tripled for Post 26. Post 26 hosts Valley at Citizens Field tonight at 7:30 p.m.
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Annie Cadby Leads Yacht Race
In Honolulu the Swan 44 Annie Cadby representing Victoria Yacht Club took an early lead in the Victoria to Lahaina Yacht Race launched Saturday.
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Tutts And Walker Trim Pizza Villa To Take Softball Title
Tutts and Walker defeated Pizza Villa 43 Friday night to win the Aiken City Men's Softball League championship. It marked their fourth straight win in the double elimination event. Pizza Villa rebounded from a loss to reach the final, and Ron Corley of Tutts and Walker earned tournament MVP honors.
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