Van Dillen Upsets McEnroe In Wimbledon Thriller
Erik Van Dillen, a past-prime qualifier, defeats 11th seed John McEnroe 7-5 1-6 8-9 6-4 6-3 to shock on day two of Wimbledon. McEnroe’s exit follows Dick Stockton as another seed fallen from the opening round. Wade opens defense of her women's title with a straight win as Billie Jean King also advances.
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Cedar Rapids Marion Women Lead After First Round Qualifiers
Pinckney's Anne Pinckney led 18-hole qualifiers at the Cedar Rapids Marion Women’s Golf Tournament with a 38 45 83 at Cedar Rapids Country Club. Judy Blank and Paula Higgins followed, while Linda Frisch did not enter. Second round resumes Wednesday with 18 holes at Jones Park and 9 holes at St Andrew's before Thursday’s final round and awards lunch at the Sheraton Inn.
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Coe College Football Signs and Schedules Revealed
Coe College unveils a three night 1978 football schedule with two home games at Kingston Stadium Cedar Rapids and one at Wartburg in Waverly plus a Memphis trip to Southwestern University. Coach Wayne Phillips reports 33 players including 32 freshmen and a junior college transfer. 33 players paid a $100 deposit as no athletic scholarships are offered by Coe in the Midwest Conference.
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LSU Weighs Paul Dietzel Return as Athletic Director
The LSU Athletic Committee voted 9-1 to offer Paul Dietzel the job as athletic director, succeeding Carl Maddox. Dietzel, who left LSU amid mixed sentiment, may not be available as Indiana University’s AD. Dietzel previously coached LSU to the 1958 national title after arriving in 1955.
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Sutter seals 10-9 Cubs win over Mets in wind blast
Bruce Sutter saved Chicago's 10-9 victory after taking over in the eighth inning striking out five of six Mets. Dave Rader hit a pinch grand slam in the fifth as the Cubs snapped a six-game skid. Mets manager Joe Torre praised their hitting, while Pirates split a doubleheader with St Louis as Don Robinson and Dave Parker helped Pittsburgh rally.
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Cedar Rapids Juniors Sweep In Quad State Tennis
Holly Walkup led Cedar Rapids in Rock Island as she captured the 18-under singles title and joined Rocky Rissi to win the 18-under doubles. She with Talbot of Iowa City claimed the mixed doubles. Jason Tune won the 12-under singles and paired with Kent Roeder as runners-up in 12-under doubles. Terri Ellertson and Sarah Loetcher won the 16-under doubles.
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