Billie Jean King Captures Wimbledon Women's Crown
Billie Jean King defeated Evonne Goolagong 6 3, 6 3 to reclaim Wimbledon women's singles title before 15,000 fans at center court. The win adds to her 1966 1967 and 1968 titles, with Goolagong and British fans observing a subdued final. King earned $6,240 while Goolagong took $3,380 as doubles champions Hewitt and McMillan defeated Smith and Van Dillen 6-2 6-2 9-7 for their second men’s doubles crown.
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Romania
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Long Beach
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Mrs. King
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All-England
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Australia
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Britain
Mrs. Court
Goolagong
Bob Hewitt
Frew McMillan
Smith
Pasadena
Erik van Dillen
San Mate
King Triumphs at Wimbledon With Brother’s Baseball Boost
Billie Jean King defeats Evonne Goolagong 6 3 6 3 to win her fourth Wimbledon title. She credits her brother Randall Moffitt, a San Francisco Giants pitcher, for inspiring her after learning of his major league success. Goolagong accepts defeat, saying it was just one of those days.
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Wimbledon
England
Billie Jean King
San Francisco Giants
U.S
Evonne Goolagong
Australia
Randall Moffitt
Rosie Casals Challenged Over Wimbledon Dress Rules
Rosie Casals of San Francisco faced Wimbledon sanctions for violating the predominantly white dress rule twice in two days. She wore a blue quartered dress with a Virginia Slims motif, drawing disapproval from officials who warned of possible bans and future entry restrictions if rules are not followed.
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England
Rosie Casals
San Francisco
Rosie
Billie Jean King
Virginia Slims
Mike Gibson
Capt. Gibson
Nicklaus May Retire If Grand Slam Wins
AP reports Lee Trevino predicts Jack Nicklaus could retire if he completes golf’s Grand Slam this year. Trevino notes Nicklaus already holds Masters and US Open titles, eyes British Open and PGA, while Trevino comments on the game’s interest and Nicklaus’s potential impact on golf’s fame.
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Ben Hogan
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Arkansas
Hill and Graham Share Open Lead at Canadian Open
Dave Hill fired 66 to tie Lou Graham at 136 after two rounds at Cherry Hill Golf Club. Gay Brewer and Bruce Crampton trailed by one stroke with 137 and 138 respectively, while major figures Trevino Palmer and Snead sat within reach as conditions shaped the national championship.
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Nashville
Tenn
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Cherry Hill
Dave Hull
Leonard T
Dim Dent
Tommy Aaron
Deane Beman
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Tom Sanderson
Sam Adams
Phil Rodgers
Robert Panasiuk
Harness Racing Closes With Landess Seizing Award Honor
The final night at Athletic Park capped Indiana Trotting and Pacing Horse Association action. Majestic Cliff driven by Richard Taylor won the L J VanMetre Memorial Award for the seventh time as Landess earned five heats but did not clinch first in finals. Harley Yoder drove Mike McBoy to two firsts in the third race and secured the third division blanket, while Just Mary Todd edged rivals to claim the second race blanket amid a finish-line photo decision on Double Creed in the opening heat.
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Charlotteville
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Double Creed
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Miss Blalock
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Miss Mann
Kathy Whitworth
Pam Higgins
Donna Caponi Young
Peggy Wilson
Gloria Ehret
Judy Kimball
Judy Rankin
Miss Palmer
Atlanta
Hull to Play for Canada in Russia Series
Halifax AP Bob Hull former Chicago Black Hawks star now with Winnipeg Jets of the WHA will play for Canada in this fall's eight game hockey series with Russia. Hull received permission from Jets owner Ben Hatskin. Sinden will announce the roster next week. He expects no extra pressure on Canadian pros and predicts a more offensive WHA style may ease tensions between teams.
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Donohue to miss Road Atlanta race after knee injury
Indianapolis 500 winner Mark Donohue will miss Sunday's Canadian American Road Atlanta race after a knee injury from a Porsche Audi test crash. A Penske spokesman said Donohue will undergo exploratory therapy and be out about three weeks. George Falmer of Arcadia, California, will drive the car in his stead.
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Roger Penske Racing Team
George Falmer
Arcadia
Calif
Former Eagles star Wilson charged with burglary
Philadelphia AP report: Harry E. Lewis known as Lighthorse Harry Wilson, former Philadelphia Eagles running back, faces two charges of burglary alongside two other men. Details indicate an alleged break in and related offenses prompting the case file.
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Harry” Wilson
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Palmer Haynie Share Lead In George Washington Golf
Sandra Palmer and Sandra Haynie tied for the first round lead in the $32,000 George Washington Golf Classic at Hidden Springs, each shooting three under par 70s. Betsy Cullen and Gerda Whalen Boykin trailed with 70s and 72s, while several LPGA stars posted 73s and 74s in Philadelphia.
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Texas
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Judy Rankin
Nickless Family Sets VW Ownership Record in Michigan
The Roy Nickless family of Grand Rapids Michigan is believed to hold the record for most Volkswagens owned by a single family. They recently purchased their 24th and 25th Volkswagens, expanding their notable collection.
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Grand Rapids
Michigan
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