Wimbledon triumph for Mayer
Mayer produced a dazzling first service winner to level at 1-1 as Dent faltered with a trio of double faults. Connors dominated the early exchanges, breaking Dent and closing the set playoff, while Borg overwhelmed Riessen on grass, racing to a 6 2 6 2 6 1 victory and advancing after a day filled with lengthy earliest-round matches and a twilight scoreboard.
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Billie Jean King faces scrutiny amid defection rumors
The article questions Billie Jean King's stance on equal rights and her influence as a tennis leader. It notes her reluctance to play at Forest Hills or Wimbledon again if she wins this year, and suggests critics doubt her focus as she expands into media and the WTA.
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Western Open leads with Graham ahead in rough rounds
The Western Open field shows Graham in front as players struggle through the first round. Notables include Open champion Hale and Wips purse contenders, while Tom Watson stumbles with a high score and Mahaffey withdraws due to a chest cold.
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Carson Leads NCAA Golf After Second Subpar Round
Carson, a junior from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, shot 71 to sit at 141 after 36 holes at Ohio State Scarlet Course. He trails Wake Forest leaders Haas and Seite by two strokes as Tom Weiskopf’s lessons influence his approach on the long layout. Powers fades to miss cut, shooting 87 after 79 Wednesday.
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Neo decision on NFL player limit
The National Football League failed to decide on a player limit and will resume Friday during animal meetings. Directors debated roster size, with last season allowing 47 players, and some clubs seeking a reduction this season. They agreed on three points, including a rule barring players who practice with World Football League or CFL teams from NFL play in the same year, approval of instant replay at home teams’ discretion, and announced sites for 1978 and 1979 meetings Palm Springs California and Tahoe California respectively.
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Pirates release McDowell amid trade for Tekulve
Sam McDowell, longtime major league pitcher, is released by the Pittsburgh Pirates as Kent Tekulve is purchased from the Charleston farm club in a move to replace McDowell. McDowell, 38, held 241 career wins, 2,451 strikeouts, and a 3.75 ERA, began with Cleveland in 1981 and also played for San Francisco and New York before joining Pittsburgh.
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Candelaria Dominates NL Pitching Amid Pirates Win
Brooklyn native Candelaria, 21, forged a 2-0 complete game victory over the Cubs, striking out 13 and scattering five hits. His hot stretch follows a four-hitter against the Mets, lifting Pittsburgh from a losing skid as he contemplates his future with baseball and free agent draft status.
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Red Sox Rally Hustles Into AL East Race
The Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 11 at Fenway Park as Luis Tiant pitched seven strong innings and rookie Fred Lynn drove in three runs. The win moves Boston within a half game of New York. Other AL results included White Sox over Rangers 8-3, Indians 6 Brewers 2, Tigers 6 Orioles 5, and Royals 7 Angels 1.
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Allstar voting Reds bench dominate NL lineup
Reynolds: Cincinnati Reds star in lead for All-Star selections as Johnny Bench sets a record with over 1.86 million fan votes for catcher. Joe Morgan and Pete Rose lead in other infield and outfield races, with several Reds and Mets leaders contesting key positions as ballots run until July 6.
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Mt Eden Narrowly Beats Lancers In Tight Summer League
Mt Eden edged Lancers 62 60 in double overtime as Hayward Area Recreation District Summer Basketball League action. Jim Beaty scored 12 and Derek Gilliam 10 for the winners while Kevin Bowers led Tennyson with 15 and Rick Peres added 14.
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