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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1975
Page
6
Britain’s All England Club allows a major bookmaker to set up a tent near the champagne bar to take bets on tennis as rain dampens play. Players are banned from betting though and top seeds Connors and Evert remain favorites.
Rep. Stewart McKinney argues for federal rules under Title IX to ensure girls receive the same athletic opportunities and costs as boys. He testifies with four House members and Sen. Bayh as hearings review conformity with the 1972 act. Penn State coach Patera and others expected to testify as sessions continue. The Wimbledon tennis slate endures rain delays with notable results including Connors and Borg advances and an upset by Ray Ruffels.
Lou Graham, a 37 year old Tennesseean, edges John Mahaffey in an 18 hole playoff. Graham parred the 8th for a crucial save and later held on after a wayward 18th hole to claim his first major title. Mahaffey finishes second after seven runner up finishes in 14 years.
Umpire Jan Bonga recalls last year’s heated junior high baseball matchups in which a close call sparked crowd hostility and an attempted assault as he kept peace. He emphasizes keeping temper and remaining unseen, praising well behaved coaches for cooler games.
Bonga and Dick Wilson work Houk League games for ages 13 to 14, balancing balk rules and batting out of turn while earning seven dollars per game. They describe tense yet lighthearted matchups, long nights under lights, and a fervent belief that the game matters even when teams lose.
Los Angeles owner Jack Kent Cooke signed Kareem Abdul Jabbar to the Lakers for 2.5 million and Marcel Dionne to the Kings for 1.5 million. The moves aim to boost scoring at the Forum as both players signed five year contracts. Dionne came from Detroit after a trade that included Dan Maloney and Bart Crashley.
Muhammad Ali said a night's sleep did not change his mind about retirement though he remained unsure. He confirmed the July 1 title defense against Joe Bugner would be his last fight unless pressures to face Joe Frazier or George Foreman influenced his decision. Foreman was defeated last Oct. 30 to regain the title.
Lawrence Aquahawks quartet Pete Hale Tim Cossairt Greg Swanson and Phil Wilhelm swam 1 45 5 in the 200 yard relay to set a pool record at the AAU A B meet in St Joseph Missouri over the weekend Sara Arterburn clocked 2 24 2 in the 200 yard A freestyle to post a poll record but finished third in her event.
Lawrence Legion Junior Varsity improved to 6-3 with an 11-2 victory over the Topek a 7-Up Cyclones Monday night. Barry Lawson pitched a three hit game with Steve Jeltz adding three hits and Jay Kandykowicz driving in three runs. The Jayvees travel to face the Topeka Generals at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Shawnee County Amateur Baseball action.
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