Wimbledon Upsets Highlight Opening Round
Slobodan Zivojinovic toppled Mats Wilander in straight sets in a major upset at Wimbledon. Barbara Potter defeated Catarina Lindqvist as upbeat play on grass continued, while Bud Schultz ousted Aaron Krickstein in a tight five setter.
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Namath Seen Set to Replace Meredith on MNF
Joe Namath, former Jets quarterback, may join ABC TV’s Monday Night Football to replace Don Meredith. His agent said an agreement with ABC was reached for a two year contract, with Namath to sign once details are complete. ABC indicated negotiations were ongoing and no contract signed yet.
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Mays Signs With Bluefield State College Baseball
Mark Mays a Chapmanville senior pitcher and first baseman signed with Bluefield State College under coach Geoff Hunter. Mays posted a 7 2 mound record and 3.00 ERA while batting .340 for Chapmanville.
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Wiggins Bound for Baltimore in Trade Talks
San Diego Padres and Baltimore Orioles discussed sending Alan Wiggins to Baltimore pending approval by league offices, the Players Association and Commissioner Ueberroth. Wiggins, 27, has a history of cocaine problems and was recently in rehabilitation, with the Padres covering his salary during treatment.
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Eastwood to defend Memphis Open golf title
Memphis veteran Bob Eastwood, the defending champion at the St. Jude golf classic, faces a tough test at Colonial Country Club. He vows consistency after an up and down season, aiming for low scores on the long par 72 course to claim the $90,000 winner's share.
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Mr Irrelevant hailed as last NFL draft pick in Irrelevant Week
Donald Chumley the final pick No 336 by the San Francisco 49ers arrives in Newport Beach for Irrelevant Week a tongue in cheek celebration with gifts trips and roasts. Local officials joke about his future while Chumley pledges to report to training camp July 24 and chase a spot on a loaded 49ers roster.
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