Billie Jean King Reaches Wimbledon Semifinals at 40
Billie Jean King advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals, defeating Kathy Jordan 7 5 6 4 to become the oldest semifinalist since 1920. Martina Navratilova and Andrea Jaeger also moved into the semis, with Yvonne Vermaak upsetting Virginia Wade to join them.
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Wimbledon
England
Billie Jean King
Kathy Jordan
Dorothea Lambert Chambers
Martina Navratilova
Jennifer Mandel
Andrea Jaeger
Barbara Potter
Yvonne Vermaak
Virginia Wade
Vermaak
Sandra Reynolds
Renee Schuurman
Navratilova
Jaeger
King
Chris Lewis
Mel Purcell
Ivan Lendl
Roscoe Tanner
Lewis
Anthony Wilding
Jordan
King of Prussia
Chris Evert Lloyd
Potter
Iowa Stars Hansen and Gannon Drafted in NBA Round Picks
Iowa guard Hansen went to Utah in the draft while teammate Gannon eyed Spain for tryouts. Hansen, 22, learned of his selection live on TV and aims for Utah camp, while Gannon, 21, may return overseas. Both were senior co captains of the 1982 83 Hawkeyes.
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Spain
Gannon
Iowa City
Lois Gannon
Regina
Hansen
Iowa
Russell Cross
Purdue
Golden State
Derek Harper
Illinois
Dallas
Randy Breuer
Minnesota
Milwaukee
Randy Wittman
Indiana
Washington
Granville Waiters
Ohio State
Portland
Jim Thomas
Ted Kitchel
Wittman
Atlanta Hawks
Tom McMillen
Big Ten
Steve Bouchie
Detroit
Northwestern
Jim Stack
Houston
Michigan State
Derek Perry
Tony Brown
Michigan
Ike Person
Phoenix Suns
Nevada Reno
Sam Mosley
Fort Dodge
Steve Harries
Ehlo
Harriet
Kansas City
Tomczak Cleared by NCAA Reinstated at OSU
The NCAA reinstated Ohio State quarterback Mike Tomczak after an indefinite suspension for appearing in a Columbus department store ad. The committee ruled he did not appear for commercial gain and the $40 fee went to charity. OSU athletic director Hugh Hindman welcomed the ruling.
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Columbus
Ohio
NCAA
Ohio State University
Mike Tomczak
Tomczak
Buckeyes
Tom Yeager
Lazarus Department Store
OSU
Yeager
Michael
Hugh Hindman
Ohio State
NBA draft first round features underclassmen and trades
Sampson reports the 1984 NBA draft first round actions with Clark Kellogg and Herb Williams as holdovers. Byron Scott and Sidney Green go mid first round to San Diego and Chicago, while underclassmen Whatley and Drexler enter the lottery. Trades send Whatley to Chicago for Mark Olberding as Sundvold goes 16th to Seattle. Antoine Carr and Cliff Levingston chosen by Detroit, NC State's Bailey lands Utah, Lowe to Chicago in the second round.
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Clark Kellogg
Herb Williams
San Diego
Byron Scott
Arizona State
Sidney Green
Nevada- Las Vegas
Chicago Bulls
Scott
Russell Cross
Purdue
Golden State
Derek Harper
Illinois
Dallas
Ennis Whatley
Alabama
Kansas City
Clyde Drexler
University of Houston
Portland
Whatley
The
Kings
Chicago
Mark Olberding
Missouri
Jon Sundvold
Seattle
Detroit
Antoine Carr
Wichita State
Shockers
Cliff Levingston
Pistons
Levingston
North Carolina State
Thur Bailey
Utah
Wolfpack
Sidney Lowe
Reds edge Clinton Giants as Riley drives game winner
Cedar Rapids Reds shortstop Tom Riley delivered a sixth inning sacrifice fly for the 2-1 win over the Clinton Giants at Memorial Stadium. Riley also made a key ninth inning putout to end the game. Chris Sabo opened the scoring with his first professional homer, and Tim Reynolds improved to 5-3 with seven strong innings. The Reds rise to 35-35 at midseason, riding a three-game streak and a win in Riley’s return to the lineup.
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Mike Haas
Cedar Rapids Reds
Tom Riley
Clinton Giants
Riley
Reds
Giants
Memorial Stadium
Clinton
Billy Cabell
RBI
Chris Sabo
Sabo
Cincinnati Reds
Michigan
Cedar Rapids
Tim Reynolds
Reynolds
Orlando Blackwell
Bob (Howdy) Naber
Scott Radloff
Cabell
Blackwell
Radloff
Mike Manfre
Orsino Hill
Steve Padia
Sac
Tim Scott
Scott
Hagler Duran Fight Signed for November Showdown
Marvelous Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran have signed for a November 8 title defense in a 15 round bout. Promoter Bob Arum said each fighter could earn 7.5 to 10 million dollars. Possible venues include Madison Square Garden in New York or venues in Miami Las Vegas Atlantic City.
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New York
Marvelous Marvin Hagler
Roberto Duran
Bob Arum
Hagler
Brockton
Mass
Arum
Duran
Madison Square Garden
Miami
Orange Bowl
Las Vegas
Nev
Atlantic City
N.J
Major Open Postponed to July 5 After Rain
The Major Open fast pitch game between Vigortone and Modern Piping was postponed due to rain. It will be made up July 5 following the Pabst Blue Ribbon Empire Lanes game at 7 45 p m.
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Vigortone
Modern
IVL attracts scouts to Williamsburg as Roy Ellis shines
An Iowa Valley League day features major league scouts visiting Williamsburg to check Randy Norton while ex prep and college players populate the IVL rosters. Roy Ellis fires 90 to 95 mph, praised as the best in the league, with Eddie Sawville also noted for speed. The Amana Fairfax doubleheader ends 3-1 after Steve Prusha and Amana split the day. fans recall bygone baseball eras and local finances keep clubs afloat.
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Williamsburg
Randy Norton
Larry Mims
Cedar Rapids Washington
Norway
Cincinnati Reds
Gibney
Gerald “Yogi” Frese
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Roy Ellis
Jim
Jeff Drakozal
Cedar Rapids LaSalle
Iowa
Coe
Watford
Jeff Fleck
Dave Wise
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson
Tim Brecht
Vanderbilt
West Union
Tom Marshall
Keystone
Scott Peters
John Kuester
Watkins
Corky Sommers
Prairie
Iowa State
Fairfax
Slater
ISU
Sommers
Earl
Amana
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Virginia
Steve Stipanovich
Sampson
Houston Rockets
Stipanovich
Indiana Pacers
Frank Layden
Oklahoma State
Matt Clark
John Pinone
Villanova
Darren Daye
UCLA
Hawkeyes
Hawks
C.R. Reds
Iowa Valley League
University of Iowa
Norton
New York State
Twins
Ellis
Moon
Eddie Sawville
Wilton
Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds
Am.c.a
R.M.C.A
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