Evert Reaches Eastbourne Final After Narrow Win
Chris Evert overcame Olga Morozova 6 2 6 3 in 73 minutes on windy grass to reach the Colgate tournament final. She faces Virginia Wade, who beat Martina Navratilova 6 4 6 4, in a Wimbledon warmup duel as the buildup to the Open looms.
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Yachting Trials Abandoned Amid Diminishing Winds
Friday's yachting trials were abandoned after winds dwindled from 10 knots to near calm. The 470s and Finns halted at around 5 p.m. with a four and a half hour time limit reached. A seven-race series restarts Saturday when wind permits and a new seventh race may be set for Sunday for Olympic selection in Kingston Ontario.
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Rain hits Hoosier first day at LPGA Hoosier Classic
Judy Rankin led four players to shoot 69 as play was halted by thunderstorms at Plymouth Country Club. Sally Little Kathy Martin and Silvia Bertolaccini also posted 69s on the 6225 yard par 72 layout, with Sandra Palmer at 70 and Mary Cushing at 71 in the storm-delayed opening round.
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Cowboys Sign No 1 Pick Aaron From Kyle Wyoming
The Dallas Cowboys announce the signing of cornerback Aaron of Kyle Wyoming, their No 1 draft pick, to a series of one year contracts. Terms were not disclosed.
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Shirley Goodell sets world mark in 400m freestyle trials
Brian Goodell 17 from Mission Viejo Calif breaks Tim Shaw's world record with 3 53 06 in the men's 400 meter freestyle at the U S Olympic Trials Shaw finishes second amid illness and tendinitis. Casey Converse and John Nabor follow in 3 53 70 and 3 53 91. Babashoff shatters American record in women's 400 free with 4 12 85 while East German world record holder Krause awaits.
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Leonard gains seventh win in Royals 5 3 victory over Indians
Kansas City Royals pitcher Dennis Leonard earned his seventh win as Cookie Rojas drove in three runs including the decisive seventh inning run to beat the Cleveland Indians 5 3. Rojas, Paquette, and Martinez led a Kansas City attack while Rick Waits allowed early runs in Cleveland’s loss.
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Angels sign three 1990 draft picks and prospects
California Angels announce contracts with right handed pitcher John Racanelli their top pick in the June secondary draft and sign outfielder Bill Ewing from Wyoming and shortstop Steve Whitehead from UC Irvine. All three agreements were disclosed by the club on Thursday.
Astros Angels deal completes midseason shakeup
In Anaheim two players Cat Humphrey and pitcher Mike Barlow join the California Angels Salt Lake City farm club as the Astros finalize their June 6 acquisition of catcher Ed Herrmann. Humphrey, 26, spent 1975 with Detroit before moving to the Astros in a seven player winter trade. Barlow, 28, appeared in nine games for St. Louis last year before being dealt to Houston.
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Woman rider sets mark at Churchill Downs history
A woman jockey set a track mark at Churchill Downs. The rider Miss Crump previously achieved a double victory at Gulfstream Park several years earlier.
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Kuhn voids three A's sales prompting Finley lawsuit
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn overturned the 3.5 million deals to move Vida Blue to the Yankees Joe Rudi and Rollie Fingers to the Red Sox just as the trading period ended Finley vowed to seek a federal injunction in San Francisco to challenge the ruling with Neal Papiano assisting.
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Oakland owner Charles O Finley brands Commissioner Bowie Kuhn a village idiot and declares a court fight to overturn Kuhns decision voiding key sales. Finley vows a restraining order as lawyers cite potential restraint of trade and damages above 3.5 million.
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Columbus Reds Triumph 9-7 at Stromsburg Sweden Festival
Columbus Midgets Reds jump to nine early runs in Stromsburg. They beat host Stromsburg Midgets 9 to 7 as pitchers Burrows and Griffiths combine on a strong effort. Reds prepare to host Osceola Midgets next Sunday at Pawnee Park with strong hitting throughout the lineup.
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