Molitor timetable signals Brewers' early dividends
Paul Molitor, the Brewers' No. 3 overall pick, expects to play in Burlington this season and reach Milwaukee for spring training next year. Scouting director Dee Fondy calls him the top player in the draft with solid defensive potential and improving hitting. Molitor, 20, holds Minnesota records and compares favorably to Robin Yount, aiming to contribute where needed as he develops.
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Young Tracy Austin Stuns Wimbledon Crowd in Loss to Evert
At 14 Tracy Austin, the tournament’s youngest entrant in a century, dazzled 15,000 fans on center court before falling to Chris Evert 6-1 6-1 in the Wimbledon third round. Evert, defending champion, endured a tougher-than-scoreline path as Austin showed sharp return, volleys, and power to win hearts despite the defeat.
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Packers sign three draft picks and two free agents
Green Bay Wisconsin AP The Packers announce signing three 1977 draft choices running back Terdell Middleton Memphis State third round center Derrell Gofourth Oklahoma State defensive back Terry Randolph American International 11th plus two free agents running back David Sheppard Guilford and linebacker Howard Stidham Tennessee Tech Sheppard impressed coaches at spring camp and Stidham tried out with the 49ers in 1976.
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Brewers rout Mariners 7 1 as Bando drives in three
Sal Bando drove in three runs including his ninth homer of the season to back Lary Sorensen in Milwaukee's 7-1 win over Seattle. The Brewers scored two in the first, two in the third on a Cooper double and Bando homer, then added a run in the fifth before finishing with a 7-1 final.
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Connors Evert romance rumors swirl at Wimbledon
AP reports renewed chatter about Jim Connors and Chris Evert amid Wimbledon sightings. Both deny romance, noting close friendship as they travel with suites at the same hotel and mingle during the tournament.
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Morales Sparks Cubs Past Mets for 5 0 Victory
Jerry Morales three hits including a two run triple helped Chicago Cubs defeat the New York Mets 5 0. Rick Reuschel earned his 10th win, going 5 2/3 innings before Willie Hernandez closed it. Steve Ontiveros drove in two runs as the Cubs moved four games up in the NL East.
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