Billie Jean King Warned by Hard Loss at Wimbledon
AP Special Correspondent recalls Billie Jean King who was humiliated 6-1 6-2 by Chris Evert at Wimbledon. The piece notes King’s vow to work harder mentally and physically, her legendary battles for women’s tennis, and her comeback after surgeries and retirement, as observers reflect on her impact and resilience.
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Billie Jean King Seeks 20th Wimbledon Title in Comeback
Billie Jean King, returning from cartilage surgery, aims to surpass Elizabeth Ryan with a 20th Wimbledon title. She has six singles crowns postwar and, after a first round doubles loss and a Monday singles defeat to Chris Evert, can still win the mixed doubles with Phil Dent.
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Evert Reflects On Wimbledon Form After Loss To Navratilova
Miss Evert says the fire has gone out of her eyes after a 6-1 6-2 defeat to Billie Jean in Athens. Nadal? No. Evert plans to decide on a return in six months to a year depending on knee recovery and quickness.
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McCovey Homers Twice In Big Grand Slam Highlight
Willie McCovey belted two homers in one inning twice in his 10 run sixth, giving him his 12th and 13th of the season and moving past Hank Aaron to become NL's all time grand slam leader with 478 career homers. Dodgers 2 Braves 1 highlighted Rick Monday's opposite field shot. Other NL scores included Cubs over Expos 4-3 and Phillies 4-1 over the Mets.
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Red Sox Slump Deepens as Tigers Clip Boston 4 1
Boston drops fourth straight in a 4-1 loss to Detroit as Toronto edges New York and Boston’s power drought continues after a season hot streak. Zimmer pins starting pitching and power woes on recent skid while Tigers, Blue Jays, and Twins post wins.
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Rangers Name Billy Hunter Fourth Manager in Week
Oakland AP Billy Hunter becomes Texas fourth manager in a week and inherits a 33 35 club eyeing a division title. Owner Brad Corbett vows no more changes. Hunter arrives after Cleveland Orioles stint with a 5 2 win at Oakland.
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Major League Tuesday Games Preview Summary
Texas plays Oakland with Perry facing Medich in Oakland. New York meets Toronto featuring Holtzman and Clay against Lemanczyk and Willis. Boston visits Detroit as Jenkins starts against Arroyo. Seattle travels to Chicago to face Barrios. Milwaukee at Minnesota with Beare against Thormodsgard. Kansas City visits California led by Leonard and Tanana.
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Pairings Set for Tourney in Athens Country Club
Tourney pairings released for the Women's Golf Association Par Battle at Athens Country Club listing teams Algeo Rutter Douglas Bursa French Mitchell Lavelle Garrett Main Hondell Cornwell Rothel Antle Blower Johnson Ploghoff Tippett Evans Boles. Winners in June 22 events named by class and flight with low gross low net and special awards noted.
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Little League action ends with Medics top K of C 9 to 3
Medics defeated K of C 9 3 in Little League as Bill Finnearty earned the win. Hitting leaders included Joe Hanning Jeff Jones Tim Gilden and Andy Stout with two hits apiece and Ray Finnearty with a triple. Todd Brown added a homer and triple for K of C.
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Bakken Nails Five Field Goals vs Packers
St. Louis Cardinals kicker Jim Bakken became the only NFL player to kick five field goals in a game during the 1976 season when he did so against the Green Bay Packers on September 19.
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Robinson May Get New Job in Baltimore Coaching Talk
In Cleveland Earl Weaver says there is a good chance former Indians manager Frank Robinson could become a Baltimore coach. The opening arose when Billy Hunter left to manage the Texas Rangers, prompting Weaver to urge GM Hank Peters to consider Robinson.
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