Evert Lloyd and Mandlikova reach French Open semifinals
Chris Evert Lloyd and Hana Mandlikova advanced to the women’s semifinals at Roland Garros, defeating teenagers Steffi Graf and Carling Bassett after dropping the opening sets. Becker, Leconte, Pernfors, and Chesnokov also reached the men’s quarterfinals with strong performances. Graf’s 23-match win streak ended as Mandlikova rallied from match point to win.
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Graf’s French Open streak ends as Mandlikova advances
In Paris Steffi Graf’s 23 match winning streak ends in a French Open quarterfinal loss to Hana Mandlikova 2-6 7-6 6-1. Graf held a match point at 5-4 in the second before Mandlikova surged, controlled the tiebreak, and raced to a 4-0 third set lead before closing on serve. Mandlikova, 24, advances as Graf’s bid for a 24th straight win collapses on red clay at Roland Garros.
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West Virginia college basketball coach quits amid violations
The West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference will not punish the University of Charleston over a recruiting violation that caused coach Tex Williams to resign after admitting to falsifying part of a recruit’s admission. Williams has sued to overturn his resignation. The case follows Williams admitting to falsifying a recruit’s college application and the university moving to correct the situation internally.
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Bird unfazed by Rockets defense ahead of pivotal Game 4
Celtics star Larry Bird said he does not worry who defends him as Boston trails Houston 2-1 in the NBA finals. Bird finished with 25 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists after dominating until a late fourth-quarter collapse that let the Rockets steal a 106-104 comeback. Houston-guard Robert Reid, benched then reinserted, will again guard Bird as the series resumes.
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Council Lady Cobras Face Honaker In State Semifinal
In Council Virginia Randy Martins Lady Cobras meet Honaker in a Class A VHSL state semifinal at Council Recreation Park with 5:30 p.m. first pitch. Martins led the team to a 14-3 overall record and a 12-0 district slate, featuring six all district players including Tina Hurley BDO Player of the Year and twins Veronica Vanessa Breeding and Sharon Karen Stevens Donna Bostic in key roles.
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Carew Retires After Giants Offer Falls Through
Rod Carew announced his retirement after years of steady hitting. The 40 year old Panama native ends a 19 year major league career with 3 053 hits and a .328 average after the Angels did not offer a contract for 1986 and the Giants did not pursue him. He played 12 seasons with the Twins and seven with the Angels and reached 3 000 hits in 1984.
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