Quiet Heat Between Connors and Borg Delights Wimbledon Semifinal
Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg, distinct in temper and style, prepare for their Wimbledon semifinal. Connors shuns reporters and public events, often traveling with his mother and coach, while Borg stays reclusive and guarded after a security scare in Tel Aviv. Experts say Connors must conjure magic beyond superstition to overcome the calm Swede.
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Bjorn
Jimmy
Sweden
Aiken Recreation Dept Opens Fall Soccer Registration
Registration for the Aiken Recreation Department fall soccer program runs through July 31 for boys and girls age 7 to 15 by Sept 15. City residents pay $8, others $11. Call for info. roles for coaches and referees are needed at the H Odell Weeks Building on Whiskey Road.
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Aiken Recreation Department
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Whiskey Road
North Augusta Open Tennis Classic Signups Open
Registration for the North Augusta Open Tennis Classic opens tomorrow and runs through July 19 at the North Augusta Recreation Department and Georgia Sporting Goods. Entry fees are 4 dollars for singles and 6 dollars for doubles, with events for men women and various age groups including junior and veteran divisions.
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Georgia Sporting Goods
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Braves and Padres shake NL West as Dodgers hit cellar
Braves beat the Giants 5-2 behind Bob Horner's third RBI homer and sacrifice fly. Padres won 3-2 over Dodgers, dropping Los Angeles to last in the division for the first time since 1968. Astros stayed hot with a 3-2 win over Cincinnati as Cubs edge Expos 3-2.
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Reds
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Expos
Bill Buckner
Tanner The Man To Stop Borg At Wimbledon
Roscoe Tanner is viewed as the only man capable of stopping Bjorn Borg from winning a fourth straight Wimbledon title. Borg faces Jimmy Connors in the semifinals as Tanner meets Pat Dupre, with experts noting Tanner’s overpowering serve could threaten Borg in the tournament’s key matchups.
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Bjorn Borg
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Tom Okker
Connors
Okker
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Dupre
Gullikson
Roscoe
Aiken High School Triumphs In District Playoffs
Aiken High School teams win key playoff games on July 4 1979 at the district level with standout performances from local athletes and coaching staff. Team effort highlighted by defensive stands and clutch baskets amid hot summer heat.
Phillies Triumph Over Mets on McBride's Late Home Run
Babe McBride belted a two out two run homer in the seventh to break a tie and lift Philadelphia past the Mets 4 to 2. In other games Bruce Sutter earned the win as Chicago beat Montreal. Dave Parker homered and Parker and Candelaria led Pittsburgh past St. Louis 4-1.
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Leon Roberts
Bob Stinson
Roberts
Byron McLaughlin
One Pitch Costs Fergie No-Hitter
Ferguson Jenkins lost a potential no-hitter when John Lowenstein singled in the fifth after a 3 2 count. Jenkins struck out 10 with three walks in a 4 0 loss to the Orioles while Jim Sundberg explained the catcher’s slider call.
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Lowenstein
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Charlie Moore
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Mike Caldwell
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New York
Meyer Earns First Mariners Player of the Month
In June Dan Meyer became the Mariners first Player of the Month in franchise history with hits in 21 straight games tying the league high while collecting 41 hits including nine home runs and 23 RBIs. Mark Clear, a 23 year old rookie, won Pitcher of the Month for the American League posting a 4 1 record with three saves and a 1.89 ERA in 11 June appearances.
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Mark Clear
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