Billie Jean King Faces Backlash From Ungrateful Players
UPI reports Billie Jean King, long a force in women’s tennis and head of the WTA, facing a protest by fellow players over prize money policies. The group accuses her of dictatorship, arguing draws and pay favor top stars, while King vows a possible last major singles season amid rising tensions.
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Red Sox Top Yankees 6-1 At Fenway Extends AL East Chase
Jais Tiant spun a seven hitter and Fred Lynn drove in three as Boston defeated New York 6-1 at Fenway Park. Lynn tripled home two runs and Fisk homered, moving the Sox within a half game of the Yankees in the AL East.
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Cabell Leads Astros Past Braves 8 4 In Homerun Night
Enos Cabell, installed as Houston's starting right fielder six games earlier, collected two hits and two runs as the Astros beat the Atlanta Braves 8 4. Cabell, versatile at first and third, helped spark a late surge that has boosted Houston, then last in the NL West, to four wins in six games.
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Standings and Friday Night Major League Games
National League standings show Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York and Chicago in tight races as streaks and gaps shift. American League and NL results list Friday matchups with times and pitcher notes, including San Diego Cincinnati Houston Atlanta and Los Angeles notes.
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Patience Pays Off
Local Bonham items page notes deliberate progress yields results. Readers see quiet gains amid community updates highlighting routine efforts and steady advancement.
White Sox top Rangers 8 3 to extend win streak
Chicago pitchers Wilbur Wood and Rich Gossage combined to defeat Texas 8-3, giving the White Sox a five game win streak. Wood dismissed his 81 record as not good while stressing patience as crucial, while Gossage credited teammates for recent strong relief work.
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