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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1985

Page

12

Mayotte Triumphs In Lipton Open After Rising From Setbacks

In Delray Beach Yu Mayotte defeated Scott Davis 4-6 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-4 to win the Lipton International Players Championships title, earning 112 500 dollars as Davis collected 56 250. The upset marked Mayotte's first pro title while Davis noted fatigue and concentration lapses after a long three set comeback bid.

Delray Beach Fla Scott Davis Tim” Mayotte Sweden Bjorn Borg Borg Mayotte Charles Beck Davis Sandy Mayer Tim Martina Navratilova Chris Evert Lloyd Stefan Edberg Tomas Smid John McEnroe Jimmy Connors Laver’s International Tennis Resort Ivan Lendl Czechoslovakia Lendl Mats Wilander Stanford University Maui Gigi Fernandez Puerto Rico Kathy Jordan Hana Mandlikova Navratilova Billie Jean King Wimbledon Switzerland Heinz Gunthardt Catherine Tanvier France Mike Bauer

Elliott wins Daytona Grand National race setting stock car prize record

Elliott dominates the Daytona International Speedway 200 lap Grand National race on a 2.5 mile high banked oval. Yarborough exits early with engine trouble as Elliott leads from mid race with a 179.712 mph halfway mark. Notable retirements include Petty Allison Labonte Parsons Bouchard Earnhardt Foyt Pearson Gant and weather sunny with low 70s temperatures.

Elliott Yarborough Daytona International Speedway Ford Bill Thunderbirds Tim Richmond Richmond Baker Richard Petty Pontiac Benny Parsons Ron Bouchard Dale Earnhardt A.J. Foyt David Pearson Harry Gant

Mancini Bramble Bout Sees Tests of Will and Skill

In a tightly contested lightweight title fight, Mancini adapts by fighting inside and outside as Bramble powers with sharp uppercuts and jabs. Mancini suffers cuts to both eyes, fights through blood and fatigue, and narrowly presses to the final bell seeking a title bid in a bout that may define his career.

Mancini Bramble Alexis Arguello Lou Duva Art Frias

Walker becomes first to run 100 sub four mile races

New Zealand mortally celebrated athlete John Walker clocked 3 54.57 to become the first to complete 100 sub four minute miles at Mount Smart Stadium in Auckland. Pat Scammell finished second with Tony Rogers and Ray Flynn following in the historic race. Walker led from the bell and praised his home crowd as he surpassed Steve Scott in the landmark achievement.

Auckland New Zealand New Pat Scammell Tony Rogers Ireland Ray Flynn Mount Smart Stadium Walker Steve Scott Scott United States Victoria British Columbia

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