Ashe Wins Wimbledon Title in Historic Victory
Arthur Ashe defeats Jimmy Connors in four sets to become the first Black man to win Wimbledon singles. He wins 6-1 6-1 5-7 6-4 after a morning at the Playboy Club where he reportedly won $300 in one hand of blackjack. Connors, facing lawsuits totaling $8 million involving Ashe, offers graceful defeat. Ashe, 31, from Richmond and UCLA alum, cites broader significance beyond the win.
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Ruffian Destruction Ends Illustrious Racing Career
Ruffian was humaneely destroyed after a shattered right ankle following The Great Match Race with Foolish Pleasure at Belmont Park. The 3 year old filly, star of New York racing, suffered a complex fracture in the right foreleg. owner Stuart Janney and the NYRA reported the decision around 2 a.m. EDT after surgery lasting nearly four hours. Foolish Pleasure won the $22500 first prize as the crowd of 50,764 watched in disbelief.
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Perry Leads Rangers Past Twins in Seven-Run Sweep
Major League roundup by Herschel Nissenson notes Gaylord Perry used the spitball in a seven‑hit 7–0 win over the Twins, giving Texas a doubleheader sweep while Clyde Wright won the opener 4–2. Other AL games feature Angels shutting out Oakland 2–0, White Sox routing Royals 9–3, Red Sox and Indians splitting, Yankees beating Orioles 6–1, and Tigers sweeping Brewers 7–5 and 11–2.
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Toby Harrah
Jim Fregosi
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A’s
Dick Lange
Andy Hassler
Don Kirkwood
Dave Chalk
Vida Blue
Red Sox
Indians
George Hendrick
Oscar Gamble
Boog Powell
Boston
Bob Heise
New York
Milwaukee
Dietz fails to win race at Henley Regatta
Jim Dietz of the New York Athletic Club lost the Diamond Challenge sculls at Henley for a fifth time, defeated by Sean Drea of Ireland. Dietz, 28, plans to retire soon as he struggles with time, money, and a teaching job in Philadelphia. Drea captured the event for the third straight year, while the Potomac Boat Club won the Stewards Challenge Cup for coxless fours.
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Ireland
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Potomac Boat Club
Washington, D.C
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Henley wins hydroplane race at Governor's Cup
George Henley of Eatonville Washington and his Pride of Pay N Pak won the 24th Indiana Governor's Cup in Madison Indiana. He topped Billy Schumacher and Weisfield's in a high speed battle on the Ohio River with a heat average of 115.148 mph and a top lap of 116.883. Heerensperger’s crew claimed their third consecutive Governor's Cup, earning about $6290.
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Drillers rally to beat Travelers on Gary Alexander homer
Lafayette Louisiana AP Gary Alexander hit a ninth inning homer to lift the Drillers to a 3-2 win over the Arkansas Travelers. The victory pushes Lafayette six games ahead in the Texas League East while Arkansas drops to third, one behind Jackson. Jackson beat Alexandria 11-2 to move ahead.
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Wall Wins Milwaukee Open at Age 51
Art Wall captured the Milwaukee Open for the old folks with a two under par 70, finishing 17 under and one stroke ahead of Gary McCord. The 51-year-old tied the second-oldest winner record, earned 26 000 dollars, and celebrated amid a sparse field that favored British Open prep. Rod Curl and Gibby Gilbert tied for third and fourth with strong finishes.
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Greensboro
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McCord
Rod Curl
Curl
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Dave Hill
Shreveport Captains sweep doubleheader to tighten West lead
Shreveport Captains shut out San Antonio 6-0 in game one as Mike Gonzales tossed a two hitter. They won game two 5-1 after rallying late. El Paso beat Midland 6-1, Lafayette edged Arkansas 3-2, and Jackson crushed Alexandria 11-2.
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Standings and Results From Weekend Baseball Games
Standings show Cleveland 12 Boston 2 and Baltimore 5 New York 2 in Saturday games. Sunday results include Boston 5 10 Cleveland 3 11 New York 6 Baltimore 1 with a game ppd. rain. Monday schedules include Minnesota at Boston and Chicago at Detroit plus other matchups. Tuesday lists numerous games across leagues with several doubleheaders and postponements.
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