Connors Wins in Wimbledon Quarterfinals Surging to Final 16
Jimmy Connors defeated Mark Cox 6 4, 6 2, 6 2 at Wimbledon to reach the quarterfinals amid a crowded center court scene. The day produced no upsets as seeds remained strong with six Americans, including Connors, advancing. Borg, Rosewall, Ashe, and Hamirer also won, while other matches featured extended rallies and sharp serves across a sunlit All England Club.
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Mexico
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Fla
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Adriano Panatta
Italy
America
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Sudden Sam McDowell Placed On Waivers By Pirates
Veteran left-hander Sam McDowell, who battled unemployment to join the Pirates in spring training, was placed on waivers and may be ending his career. Pittsburgh bought Kent Tekulve to fill pitching needs, and McDowell, 14-year veteran, reflected on his uncertain future while considering real estate licensing and broadcasting. He said he bore no ill will toward manager Danny Murtaugh or GM Joe L. Brown.
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Bruce Kison
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San Francisco Giants
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Brown
McNally Plagued by Hiccups in Retirement
Former Orioles star Dave McNally, 32, hospitalized after a nine day hiccup siege. He underwent gastroscopy at Sinai Hospital as doctors search for the hiccups cause. His wife Jean reported the illness began June 17 and worsened over the weekend.
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Mrs Ladner Hears Of Son Dead In Crash
Wendell Ladner a New York Nets forward dies in the Eastern Airlines jet crash near Kennedy Airport. His mother learned of the death from a hospital bed as funeral plans begin in Necaise Crossing Mississippi with Nets players likely among pallbearers. Julius Erving noted as a close friend.
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New Orleans
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Rutherford Not Worried Over Losing An Engine
Rutherford, defending Pocono winner, downplays engine loss after carburetion tests. He trusts Team McLaren and aims for a top three to stay in the national driving championship chase. His current car, described as comfortable, replaces a troubled Indianapolis machine.
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Milwaukee
Foyt
Rutherford Wu
Indianapolis
Pocono
Martin Quiet On Problems Of Burroughs
Dallas AP Texas Ranger Manager Billy Martin deflected questions about outfielder Jeff Burroughs slump. He declined to comment beyond saying reporters should write what happens on the field. Burroughs, last season's AL MVP, struck out three times and has batted poorly in recent appearances, with criticism of his fielding also noted.
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