Connors, McEnroe Reach Queen's Club Semis in London
Jimmy Connors dominated Mark Edmondson 6-1 6-2 at Queen's Club as John McEnroe barely kept his serve to beat Chip Hooper 6-3 6-4. In Venice, Jose Luis Clerc defeated Alejandro Gonzales 6-3 7-5 to reach the City of Venice tournament semis.
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Billie Jean King Reaches Edgbaston Cup Semis
Six-time Wimbledon champion Billie Jean King, chasing her first singles title since 1980, advanced to the Edgbaston Cup semifinals in Birmingham by defeating American Leslie Allen 6-3 7-6.
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UPI
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Friday
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Kennedy, City High Split Twin Bill In Mississippi Valley League
Kennedy pitcher Barry Kahler denied a no hitter by Cedar Rapids Iowa City High in the seventh as Kennedy won 6-4 after dropping the opener 2-0. Hagen struck out ten for City High. Kahler fanned 12 in a one run, five inning effort. Jefferson fell 4-1 to Hempstead in a rain shortened game.
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Suns Pitching, Sacrifices Drive 8-0 Win Over Reds
Danville Suns blank Cedar Rapids Reds 8-0 as half the runs came on sacrifice flies. Bonner Carrasco White and Schofield drove in on flies, Williams allowed seven hits over seven innings, and Cedar Rapids dropped into a tie atop the Southern Division with Burlington at 29-25. The Reds visit Springfield then start a six day homestand.
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Norman Carrasco
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Suns
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Burlington
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Kennedy
Willie Williams
Reds
Williams
Jeff Jones
Paul Kirsch
Springfield
Memorial Stadium
Rain delays shift local softball action across venues
Rain Friday afternoon halted several events. Metro Softball at Jefferson postponed to 10 a.m. with Marion vs Kennedy and Linn Mar-Prairie to follow. Ellis Park Major Open League game ADM Corn Sweeteners versus Fowler Electric postponed indefinitely. Kirkwood-Welty Park USA Fast-Pitch first round games moved to today with several morning and late morning matchups on three diamonds.
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Hawk Cyclone matmen on TV
More than 100 public stations will air the Iowa Iowa State wrestling meet from last season, won by Iowa 31 to 8. Highlights run 5 to 6 p.m. as part of PBS series Takedown and Pin.
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Public Broadcasting
Iowa
Ames
IMCA Races Sanctioned at Jackson County Speedway
Beginning tonight at Maquoketa Jackson County Speedway drivers will earn IMCA championship points for shares of a $10,000 point fund. The 0 mile semi-banked clay oval at Jackson County Fairgrounds hosts races from 7 30 p m.
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Jackson County Fairgrounds
Cedar Rapids Women’s City Golf Tourney Planned
The Cedar Rapids Women’s City Golf Tournament runs June 22 to 24 at Elmcrest Ellis and Twin Pines with 18 hole and nine hole divisions. Elmcrest hosts June 22 and 23, Ellis June 23, Twin Pines June 24, entry forms and a $14 fee due by June 17. call Del Wright at 377 6469 for details.
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Ellis
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