Channel 17 airs Richmond Braves telecasts reviving old memories
The writer recalls watching minor league baseball on Channel 17 in Atlanta and reflects on the MLB strike, arguing players deserve more pay but entertainment lingers in the memory of Parker Field and Ponce de Leon Park. He names Steve Hammond, Ken Dayley, Paul Runge, Sandy Alomar, Mike Shannon, Leroy Gregory and Smokey Burgess and thanks Ted Turner.
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Atlanta
Channel 17
Richmond Braves
Braves
Columbus Clippers
Brinks
Richmond
Parker Field
Ponce de Leon Park
Atlanta Crackers
Steve Hammond
Ken Dayley
Paul Runge
Ponce de Leon
Sandy Alomar
Mike Shannon
Leroy Gregory
Smokey Burgess
Pittsburgh
Crackers
Sears
Ted Turner
Ashe Faces Davis Cup Criticism After Wimbledon
Arthur Ashe vented embarrassment at Wimbledon as Connors and McEnroe dominated the court, reflecting the pressure on U S Davis Cup captains amid the stinging glare of the two top American stars. Ashe, once a marginalized youth, has risen as a leading American figure in tennis.
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Wimbledon
England
Arthur Ashe
U.S
Ashe Reflects On Tennis Ethics After Notable Incidents
The 37 year old Arthur Ashe recalled his past as he discusses sportsmanship amid recent Connors outrage at the French Open and McEnroe conduct in Wimbledon. He notes athletes are in the public eye and deserve better behavior.
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U.S
Connors
Paris
McEnroe
Ashe
Leonard Hearns Set for September Battle in Boxing Card
Sugar Ray Leonard aims for a second world title tonight facing Ayub Kalule while Thomas Hearns defends his WBA welterweight crown against Pablo Baez. The card also features Pipino Cuevas vs Jorgen Hansen and Tony Ayala vs Jerry Cheatam as talk of a Leonard Hearns Las Vegas showdown grows. Bob Arum warns of a lawsuit over promo rights as Leonard’s $2.5 million remains in a letter of credit. The WBA requires Mike Weaver to sign by mid July for a Tillis defense, with an October date already on Cooney’s docket.
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Houston
Sugar Ray Leonard
Thomas Hearns
Leonard
World Boxing Council
Ayub Kalule
World Boxing Association
Hearns
WBA
Pablo Baez
Jose
Pipino
Cuevas
Jorgen Hansen
Tony Ayala
Jerry Cheatam
Las Vegas
Nev
Bob Arum
Top Rank, Inc
Arum
Sugar Ray
Kalule
Mike Trainer
Mike
Weaver
James ‘‘Quick
Tillis
Gerry Cooney
Chicago
Boone says owners' proposals minor as strike enters Day 14
The MLB strike nears two weeks with the owners seeking free agent compensation while facing a $50 million strike insurance plan. Bob Boone calls the proposals insignificant as talks end early. a judge blocks Lloyds from paying strike insurance amid a class action by umpires. Federal mediator Moffett schedules a new session for today at 11 a.m.
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New York
Players Association
Bob Boone
Philadelphia Phillies
Boone
Philadelphia
Common Pleas
Stanley M. Greenberg
Lloyds of London
Richie Phillips
Umpires’ Union
Ray Grebey
Kenneth Moffett
Borg Praises Wimbledon Courts After 2nd Round Win
Bjorn Borg advanced to the Wimbledon third round with a 6-4 6-1 6-3 win over Mel Purcell on Centre Court. He credited the better bounce on Centre and No.1 courts and noted they are reserved for championships.
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Mark Edmondson
Borg
Mel Purcell
United States
Wimbledon
St Angela Names New Football Coach David Miller
St Angela Academy appoints David Miller as the new football coach succeeding Joe Hill who left to pursue private business. Miller will share athletic director duties with Carol Wentworth and will teach math and science after serving as jayvee coach and part time teacher at Aquinas High School and as a staff member at the Medical College of Georgia.
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St. Angela Academy
David Miller
Joe Hill
Saints
Miller
St. Angela
Carol Wentworth
Ohio State
Aquinas High School
Augusta
St. Angela Post
Medical College of Georgia
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Greg Pitts
Aiken Standard Sports Editor
John McEnroe
Edward James
Tom Gullikson
Fred Hoyle
America
Aiken
Lloyds
Phillips
Major League Baseball
Bjorn Borg
Jimmy Connors
Chris Lewis
New Zealand
Chris Evert Lloyd
Martina Navratilova
Navratilova
Susan Mascarin
Lloyd
Yvonne Vermaak
South Africa
Pam Shriver
Elizabeth Little
Australia
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