Reagan Hosts 600 Guests at White House Champions Event
President Reagan welcomed 600 guests in the East Room as the art exhibit Champions of American Sports opened at the National Portrait Gallery. He recalled meeting sports stars, lauded racial equality, and shared memories from Eureka College. The reception highlighted connections between sports heroes and national unity.
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Washington
Reagan
George
Martha Washington
White House
George Gipp
Knute Rockne
Gipper
National Portrait Gallery
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
James J. Corbett
John L
Jackie Robinson
Joe Louis
Louis
Nazi Germany
Max Schmeling
Branch Rickey
Eureka College
Peoria
George Musso
Bears
Musso
Martha Louis
Arlington Cemetery
Wimbledon Opens as Top Seeds Battle Injuries
The article notes nagging injuries among leading women players at Wimbledon.Top seed Chris Evert Lloyd has knee trouble while Hana Mandlikova withdraws from both women’s and mixed doubles due to back issues. Martina Navratilova seeks recovery from stomach muscle pulls as Tracy Austin and Andrea Jaeger show fitness, with Austin advancing recently at Eastbourne before facing Ivar Budarova in round one.
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Wimbledon
England
Tracy Austin
Chris Evert Lloyd
Hana Mandlikova
Czechoslovakia
Martina Navratilova
Austin
Andrea Jaeger
Jaeger
Eastbourne
Ivar Budarova
Nerida Gregory
Australia
Borg Aims at Flushing Meadow After Wimbledon Win
Bjorn Borg pushed toward a sixth Wimbledon title and set his sights on the U S Open at Flushing Meadow. He beat Peter Rennert 7 6 6 3 6 1 and extended his Wimbledon winning streak to 36. John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors won in straight sets as seeds shifted. Charlie Fancutt and Eric Fromm upset higher seeds, while Bill Scanlon swept Victor Pecci. Connors said he plans to win, and Borg acknowledged pressure to perform.
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Wimbledon
England
Bjorn Borg
Borg
Peter Rennert
Flushing Meadow
Rennert
John McEnroe
McEnroe
Jimmy Connors
Charlie Fancutt
Ivan Lendl
Czechoslovakia
T Eric Fromm
Glen Head
N.Y
Yannick Noah
France
Bill
Connors
Rice Eyes Nationals Despite Cast On Leg
Gymnast Mike Rice trains with a leg cast for four weeks and aims for best at the National Championships this weekend. Coach Mike Thomas notes he has been working six hours daily since removing the cast and hopes to place in the top 10, with previous strong showings including Rocky Mountain Cup win and Mid America Invitational second place.
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Garden City
Mike Rice
Mid America
Phil Dick
Rice
Mike Thomas
Wichita
United States Gymnastics Federation
Hugoton
Brad Bryan
Kansas
Baseball strike talks fade as players grow anxious
AP Sports Writer Barry Wilner reports no negotiations today amid growing player concern that talks and play may stall long. mediator Moffett proposed another session but canceled hours later, leaving managers and players deepening pessimism about an end to the midseason strike.
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Barry Wilner
Kenneth Moffett
Major League Players Association and Management
Ray Grebey
Moffett
Cincinnati Reds
Tom Seaver
Seaver
Players Association
Charleston
Tidewater
Cleveland
The
Charlies
Tides
New York Mets
Indians
Players’ Association
Mike Paxton
Gabe Paul
Marvin
Miller
Kansas City
Dan Quisenberry
Evert Lloyd cruises to easy Wimbledon opener
Wimbledon day two saw top contenders win in straight sets. Chris Evert Lloyd dominated Chris O Neil 6 3 6 0 while Hana Mandlikova, Martina Navratilova, and Andrea Jaeger also won. Mandlikova withdrew from doubles due to a back issue, highlighting a busy start for the women’s field.
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Wimbledon
England
Chris Evert Lloyd
Chris O’neil
Lloyd
Hana Mandlikova
Czechoslovakia
Corinne Vanier
Mandlikova
Martina Navratilova
Joyce Portman
Andrea Jaeger
Lincolnshire
Ill
Nerida Gregory
Australia
Jaeger
All-England
O'Neil
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Dick Stockton
Tom Gullikson
Winfields
NEW York
New York Racing Association
Malcolm Winfield
Nigel
NYRA
James P.heffernan
State Racing and Wagering Board
Nigel Winfield
Winfield
Racing and Wagering Board
Harding
Evert-Lloyd
GCCC
First United Methodist Church
Main and
Life Insurance
Modern Woodmen
Cleve J. Spencer
FIC
Fleming Garden City
Modern
Woodmen OF America Fraternal Life Insurance
Rock Island, Illinois
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Image Club
Two’'S Company
Rena West
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