Don Kessinger Finds Chicago Still His Kind Of Town
Chicago fans embrace Don Kessinger returning to the city where he starred for the Cubs 1969. The White Sox veteran recalls a warm reception at Comiskey Park and notes Cubs fans’ happiness at his return. He reflects on his Cubs past, the 1969 pennant chase, and the possibility of retirement looming after back issues and a season in St Louis.
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Connors Vastly Tests McEnroe as Vilas Falls
Connors overpowered McEnroe in a tight U S Open Clay Courts quarterfinal while Vilas was upset by Higueras of Spain. Barazzutti beat Johansson to reach the other semifinal. In women's singles, Gonzalez and Gilbert reached the final after late rain delays.
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Viviana Gonzalez
Dana Gilbert
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Reed Threatens Knicks Coach Job Over Center Signing
Willis Reed says he may quit as Knicks coach if Bill Walton or Marvin Webster is not signed. He notes management promised a big center this season and questions his future if the moves do not occur.
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Par-busting Ray Floyd leads PV golf by two
Ray Floyd shot 35 33 68 to stand 36 holes at 135 and lead the Pleasant Valley Golf Classic by one stroke over John Mahaffey and Craig Stadler. Mahaffey fired 65 to reach 136, Stadler matched 136 with 67, and Miller Barber slipped to 137 after a 71.
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Giants drop 4-1 as Waterloo wins seventh straight
Waterloo defeated Cedar Rapids 4-1 on Friday night extending its win streak to seven. Jeff Stember held the Indians early before Juan Bonilla homered in the fourth to spark Cedar Rapids’ rally, while Dale Baldwin drove in the Giants’ lone run. Laubhan had three of Cedar Rapids’ five hits.
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Rankin leads North Hills in $100000 golf event
Judy Rankin, the tour money leader, shot 4-under 69 to lead at 6 under 140 at the halfway point of the North Hills Country Club event in Manhasset. Sally Little sits at 141 after a par 73, with Jane Blalock and Jerilyn Britz one stroke back at 142. Play was halted 37 minutes by heavy rain storms.
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Chicago Faces Montreal in 1 15 P.M. TV Slot
The schedule lists Chicago versus Montreal at 1 15 P.M. on KCRG with coverage labeled TV Sports The Athletes. The matchup is set for a one fifteen post noon airtime.
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Beef Defeats Certified for Wilson Foods Softball Title
Beef won the league championship by beating Certified 17 to 3 in the first half and 14 to 3 in the second half. Beef claimed the overall title as the halfseason winner, with Certified taking the other half.
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Wilson Foods
Mahaffey's PGA win lifts Judy Kimball in Pro-Am
Judy Kimball credits John Mahaffey for boosting her confidence after his PGA Championship victory. The LPGA veteran, 40, discussed her tough stretch, mental comeback needs, and the reality of winning in today's deeper field, noting Mahaffey's comeback as inspiration.
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Media clash with Phillies over coach Bowa incident
In Philadelphia, Danny Ozark jokes about sacrificing a writer, while a onfield brawl highlights growing strife between players and press. The piece weighs athlete privacy, public scrutiny, and the media’s role as reporters versus cheerleaders amid Bowa’s alleged clash with a Camden Courier-Post writer.
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Monmouth Park Races Cancelled After Rain
Oceanport New Jersey jockeys vote against racing due to rain soaked track forcing Monmouth Park to cancel the event for the second time in three weeks.
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