Metrodome a bargain and homer haven in Minneapolis
Readers tour the Hubert H. Metrodome praising its under budget construction, air roof quirks, and strong baseball and football use. The piece notes seating for 55,200 in baseball and 63,000 for football, compares costs with other stadiums, and includes local anecdotes and quotes about the venue.
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Mayotte stuns seed to reach Wimbledon semifinals
Tim Mayotte, 21, outlasted Brian Teacher in a five set marathon to join McEnroe in the Wimbledon semifinals. McEnroe defeated Johan Kriek to reach the semis while Evert beat Billie Jean King to reach the women's final against Navratilova. Connors faces Edmondson in the other men semifinal.
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Jimmy) Connors
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Australia
New York
Evert Lloyd Beats King in Wimbledon Semifinal
American stars Chris Evert Lloyd and John McEnroe impressed fans with semifinal wins at Wimbledon. Evert Lloyd outlasted Billie Jean King 7-6 2-6 6-3 to reach the women's final, while McEnroe recovered to topple Johan Kriek 4-6 6-2 7-5 6-3. Evert Lloyd meets Martina Navratilova in the final as the men’s final is set for Sunday.
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Johan Kriek
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Brewers ride 17-hit barrage to 14 hold on Red Sox
Milwaukee slugged 17 hits led by Gorman Thomas with two homers and Cecil Cooper a grand slam in a 14-5 win over Boston. Bob McClure pitched eight strong to improve to 7-2 as Milwaukee set an AL record with 30 homers in 14 straight games.
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Cecil Cooper
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Boston
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Yount
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Tony Perez
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Tom Burgmeier
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Cedar Rapids Reds pull off 7-6 win with eighth inning homer
Crestwell Pratt belts a two run homer in the eighth to lift Cedar Rapids over Clinton 7-6 at Memorial Stadium as Jeff Jones adds a fifth inning homer. The Reds overcome Clinton after five straight losses, with relief help from Steve Lowrey and strong six innings from Curt Heidenreich who struck out 11.
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