Gonzalez Wins Longest Match At Wimbledon
Pancho Gonzalez won the longest match in Wimbledon history against Charlie Pasarell 22-24 1-6 16-14 11-9 after a two-day duel. He called for starting matches earlier and for no play after 5 p.m. due to light. Several other long matches occurred as Wimbledon opened with 14 sets lasting over 20 games.
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Kathy Whitworth Seeks Elusive Open Title
Kathy Whitworth aims for her first U S Open crown as she leads the LPGA in earnings and enters the Scenic Hills course with hopes to overcome wind and nerves. Contenders include Susie Maxwell Berning, Miss Haynie, Betsy Rawls, Carol Mann, Sandra Haynie, and Shirley Englehorn.
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Fight Results By The Associated Press
In Lacrosse Wisconsin Pat O Connor from Rochester outpointed Bob Reilly of Griffith Indiana over six rounds. In Las Vegas Nevada Dave Oropeza from Phoenix stopped Benny McCorvey of San Jose in four rounds.
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Baseball Standings And Results From The National League And American League
The latest standings show teams led by Baltimore Chicago and Los Angeles with records and win percentages. Wednesday results include Chicago over Pittsburgh and Detroit over New York, while today’s schedule lists several interdivision matchups across major league parks with key pitchers and venues noted.
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Richie Allen Still AWOL With Phillies Uncertain Future
Richie Allen remains missing as the Philadelphia Phillies suspend him amid unresolved conduct issues. Manager Bob Skinner calls the stance firm until Allen returns or communicates, while trade talks linger from the prior offseason and possible waiver maneuvers loom. In other notes, Tim McCarver fueled St. Louis gains with a 6-for-7 performance in a doubleheader sweep against Montreal, and Ferguson Jenkins pitched a two-hitter for Chicago in a 5-2 win over Pittsburgh.
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Cardinals Sweep Expos In Montreal Doubleheader
The St Louis Cardinals beat Montreal 8-1 and 8-3 in a doubleheader in Montreal. Bob Gibson won his 10th decision, aided by a two run homer from Tim McCarver and a late burst including Lou Brock and Shannon. Oakland Athletics defeated Kansas City 3-1 as Catfish Hunter and Rollie Fingers held the Royals to limited hits.
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Ron Reed
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Astros Edge Giants as Wynn Homers in 3-2 Win
Jim Wynn hit a two run homer as the Houston Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 at the Astrodome extending Houston’s roll to nine straight wins and 22 of 25 at home. Wynn said the team has a chance to win the division as pitchers held the opposition to few runs.
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Walkin My Baby Back Home Sinks Sox in 7 3 Cleveland Win
Cleveland thrashed Boston 7-3 as four straight bases loaded walks helped seal the night game after the Red Sox won the day portion 3-1. The split left Boston a half game behind Baltimore in the AL East while Detroit and Minnesota won their games and Chicago beat Seattle.
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