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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1977
Page
8
Queen Elizabeth II is to watch Virginia Wade in the Wimbledon final against Betty Stove after Wade toppled defending champion Chris Evert 6 2 4 6 6 1 in a dramatic semifinal. Wade, 31, from England, finally reaches the prestigious showpiece after 14 years of near misses, aided by an upset over Evert.
Miss Wade defeats Chris Evert 7 6 2 6 in a thrilling center court duel to reach the Wimbledon final. Evert notes Wade’s changed temperament and improved confidence as the British hopes rise. The men's semifinals feature Americans Connors McEnroe Gerulaitis facing Borg with a Saturday final hint.
Jimmy Connors defeated John McEnroe 6-3 6-3 4-6 6-4 to advance to the Wimbledon men's singles final. Connors, the top-ranked American, seeks a second title after 1974. McEnroe, 18, the youngest semifinalist here, impressed before falling to the veteran challenger.
The Greater Milwaukee Open was delayed by rain and unplayable conditions at Tuckaway Country Club as the first round began. 1972 champion Jim Colbert withdrew with a knee injury.
Thursday at 6 30 tennis Wimbledon on CBS 3. Friday at 6 30 Kansas City versus Cleveland on 13 41 with 7 30 Atlanta at Houston on 64 any schedule.
Lawrence Hawks rally from 4-1 down to beat Emporia 6-4 at Holcom Complex. Haverty went 3 for 4 with a run-scoring single in the second and a two-run single in the fifth to spark the comeback, while Scribner earned the win.
Thad Bosley, called up from Salt Lake City, tripled for two RBIs in his first major league at bat and added a single for a third RBI as the California Angels defeated Kansas City 7-0. Nolan Ryan earned his 10th win and fan total reached 200 in the season.
The Soviet national women's team defeated All-Japan 105 to 50 to complete a six game exhibition series sweep.
UNC coach Dean Smith says he will remain at Chapel Hill and not pursue UCLA’s coaching vacancy after Gene Bartow’s departure. He notes a 340 113 career record and the Tar Heels 28 5 mark last season with ACC title.
NBC will launch a Sunday sports anthology in January to rival ABC Wide World of Sports and CBS Sports Spectacular. The 1 to 2 hour program will feature Olympic style events aimed at stoking interest before the 1980 Moscow Summer Games.
Cleveland Indians president Ted Bonda says no bona fide offers to buy the financially strapped American League team have been received since he became president three years ago.
Richard Sorkin a former agent for top hockey and basketball players was charged with stealing more than 600000 entrusted to him by athletes. He waived arraignment and faces grand jury action. Victims include Bob Nystrom Jude Drouin Garry Howatt Ron Greschner Bruce Affleck Dwight Bialo Kim Hughes and Al Skinner. The alleged thefts span 1975 to late last year with 23 others affected.
Dave Giles pitched a five inning no hitter to beat the Topeka Cyclones 8-0 at Holcom Complex. He faced three baserunners, struck out three and walked three as Lawrence jumped to four runs in the first and one in the second. Kendall led with two singles and an RBI, Sinks added a two run single, Green doubled and scored twice. The B team improves to 6-5 and hosts Breakfast Optimists at 8 p.m.
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