Pressure on Yanks as Red Sox fall at Fenway 6-3
Yankees win at Fenway 6-3 to seize sole lead in the AL standings. Errors and baserunning miscues by Boston fuel New York's victory behind Roy White and Elliott Maddox. Other results include Orioles over Brewers 6-5 in 11 innings and Indians 7, Tigers 1.
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Connors and Billie King Win Open Titles at Forest Hills
Jimmy Connors trounced Ken Rosewall 6-1 6-0 6-1 to claim the U S Open crown while Billie Jean King, 30, defeated Evonne Goolagong 3-6 6-3 7-5 in a final that showcased her fighting spirit and vow to keep supremacy. King’s victory came as she weathered Goolagong’s strong play, breaking at love in the pivotal second set to seal the match.
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Judge halts Matuszak Texans bid. giants vow fight
John Matuszak 6-8 282 pounds vowed to fight a temporary injunction barring him from playing for the Houston Texans in the World Football League while the Oilers seek to keep him under NFL contract. The state judge had previously issued a restraining order, and Matuszak criticized the contract as one sided while his lawyers mull an appeal.
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Pepper Rodgers debut at Georgia Tech ends in 31 7 defeat
Notre Dame routed Pepper Rodgers in his first game as Georgia Tech head coach, 31 to 7, in Atlanta as Rodgers admitted the matchup overwhelmed his team. Elsewhere in Akron, Lee Trevino won the World Series of Golf playoff after Gary Player missed, clinching the $50,000 prize.
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Bruins Extend Cashman Through Multi Year Deal
Wayne Cashman signed a multi year contract extension with the Boston Bruins, ensuring he remains part of the club as training camp nears. Bruins managing director Harry Sinden touted the move as positive for future teams, with Cashman projecting focus on camp after a 30 goal 59 assist season.
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Lake Champlain to become flood control dam project
Environmental Secretary Martin Johnson announced in Montpelier that Lake Champlain will be dammed on the Richelieu River at St Jean to control flooding, honoring a 1937 U.S. Canada treaty. Vermonters fear environmental damage to nesting waterfowl and spawning fish while debates over lake level policy continue among the International Joint Commission and state officials.
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