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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 2008

Page

9

Althea Gibson Wins Wimbledon First Black Champion Title

In 1957 Althea Gibson became the first black player to win the Wimbledon ladies singles title by defeating Darlene Hard 6 3 6 2. The milestone match marks a landmark moment in tennis history at the All England Club.

Althea Gibson All England Lawn

Padres President Mulls Trade Deadline Showdown

Padres president Sandy Alderson laments the club's weak state as the trade deadline nears, noting the difficulty of choosing among top prospects for catcher shortstop outfielder starter or reliever amid limited shopping options.

Padres Sandy Alderson

KU Sports Editors and Contacts

A list of names and emails for the Kansas sports staff including Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Dugan Arnett and associated KU football and basketball coverage. Contact details indicate World wide wire and university bios for press inquiries and article submissions.

Gary Bedore Dugan Arnett I Jworld Harnett Ijworld

Whom to Call Visit Us On The Web

A brief notice directing readers to visit the World website for contact or further information. The line emphasizes online access and provides the URL www.world.com for guidance. The call to action urges readers to seek details through the site.

World.com

Phelps eyes Olympic record with 100 fly win in trials

Michael Phelps posted an 100 meter butterfly win at the U S trials in Omaha clocking 50.89 seconds to lock an eight-race schedule for Beijing while Ian Crocker finished second and world record pace. Margaret Hoelzer set a 200 backstroke world mark, and Hayley McGregory joined Beisel in Olympic contention as other trials results shifted the Beijing roster.

Oman Nes Michael Phelps Mark Spitz Beijing Phelps U.S Spitz Omaha Margaret Hoelzer Zimbabwe Kirsty Coventry Elizabeth Beisel Hayley McGregory Gary Hall Garrett Weber-Gale Ben Wildman-Tobriner Cullen Jones Hall EuGeNe Ore Tyson Gay America Gay Mark Wetmore Alyson Felix LOO Muna Lee Lauryn Williams Terri Edwards

Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel killed in San Diego crash

San Diego police report former NFL safety Terrence Kiel, 27, was driving alone after a party when his Chevy sedan struck a wall in Scripps Ranch about 10:15 p.m. Friday. He was thrown from the vehicle and died.

San Diego Chargers Terrence Kiel Kiel Scripps Ranch Alan Hayward

Valverde Wins First Stage of Tour de France

Alejandro Valverde of Spain won the opening stage from Brest to Plumelec covering 123 miles. He broke ahead at the end to take the stage Saturday in France.

Bethesda Tom Pernice Jr At&t Plumelec France Alejandro Valverde Spain Brest

Jayhawks in the NBA Chalmers heads to Heat summer league

Mario Chalmers, famed for the 2008 NCAA title winning shot, enters NBA life with the Miami Heat. Drafted 34th by Minnesota and traded to Miami, he prepares for summer league in Orlando as Miami reshapes its point guard depth.

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