Graf Returns To Italian Open In Rome With Sharp Struggles
Steffi Graf, back on clay for the first time since 1995, beat low-ranked Alexia Dechaume-Balleret 6-3 7-6 in Rome. Conchita Martinez and Arantxa Sanchez Vicario advanced easily, while other seeds Majoli Maleeva Spirlea and Wiesner moved on. Basuki and Lee fell, as Perfetti and Fulco-Villella scored upsets. Graf’s next foe is Paola Suarez.
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SM East Downs Lawrence Lions 2 0 In Soccer
Shawnee Mission East used two early defensive errors to beat Lawrence 2 0 at USI Complex. Lancers freshman Bridget Lofstrom scored the winner. SM East goalkeepers Lander Purvis and Emily Richmond earned the shutout. Lions fail to finish in second half. Leavenworth visit Friday.
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Katie Winter
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Lawrence Sox Rout Topeka Raiders 11 0
Lawrence Sox defeated Topeka Raiders in a decisive 11 to 0 game. The rout showcased dominant pitching and timely hitting throughout the contest.
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Local Sports News Snippets From Lawrence Area
Readers invited to submit upcoming camps tournaments and signups. Notable items include Shawnee County Amateur Baseball at fields and Lawrence High swimmers Anne Murray Laura Hubert and Erica Hill honored academically. Also junior high roller skating and orchards junior golf applications open.
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EABA Opener Saturday With Royals Alley Named Guests
Former Royals pitcher Al Fitz will attend the Eudora Hall Association opener Saturday at Laws Sports Complex. The event features 5:30 p.m. coed slow pitch tournaments and a track parade. First Nazarene Church plans a coed tournament on July 13 at Lyons Park. contact Howard Born at 832-2737 for information.
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Derby wagering sets record at over 47 million
Preliminary Kentucky Derby wagering reached a record 47,387,442 with gains of 1,169,553 over last year. Simulcast wagering also hit a record 37,543,930 from 996 sites. Total Derby Day wagering rose to 75,534,181, up 12.8 percent from 1995.
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Unbridled's Song Likely Skips Preakness Report
The Baltimore Sun reports Unbridled's Song is extremely unlikely to run in the Preakness due to an old injury. The colt was moved from Kentucky to the New York area for vet checks this weekend, with final decision expected after examination. Pimlico officials say they have until next week to hear from the trainer or owner.
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Newman and Letterman decry Indy car rift over race spot
Newman and Letterman, high profile Indy car owners, lament a split between the Indy Car World Series and the Indy Racing League. Both plan U S 500 entries. Letterman criticizes IMS President Tony George for reserving 25 of 33 spots for IRL cars. They say fans deserve a blue ribbon event and regret the dispute.
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Bobby Rahal
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Tony George
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