Wade Wins Wimbledon Crown as Elizabeth Salutes Heroine
Virginia Wade defeated Betty Stove 4-6 6-3 6-1 to claim her first Wimbledon singles title in a drama filled final. Queen Elizabeth II praised Wade as British joy swept the Center Court amid jubilation and national pride. Wade, 31, rose from near defeat to end a decade-long quest, ending Evert’s defending champion run.
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Val's tops Misty to take first place in league race
Valentino's combined a free swinging attack with daring base stealing to win 5-3 over Misty Lounge at Ballard Field and seize sole possession of first in the city AAA fast pitch league. Ken Navratis held Misty to one hit over the final four innings as Val's improved to 13-2 while Misty fell to 14-3. Dennis Kuenning, Ross Stephenson and Harvey Kauffman led Val's with two hits each.
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Borg Wins Wimbledon in Five Sets Over Connors
Bjorn Borg of Sweden defeated top seed Jimmy Connors 3 6 6 2 6 1 5 7 6 4 to claim back to back Wimbledon titles. The match lasted 3 hours 10 minutes as Connors battled with a damaged right thumb and Borg endured late fourth quarter pressure to seal victory at the All England Club.
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Cubs slump hits power in key series with Cardinals
Cubs tumble as hitters struggle in recent losses at Busch Stadium and Olympic Stadium. Dyer and Franks comment on the skid while Dierker Eastwick combine to quiet Chicago. Phillies and Dodgers win behind late dramatics and big sticks in nearby action.
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Americans Hope to Narrow Soviet Track Meet Gap in Sochi
In Sochi the Soviet Union leads the 15th Soviet U.S. track meet 102-97 after day one. Neal Pike set a U.S. record in the 20 km walk with 1 28 17.4. Rod Evaliko won the javelin while Rod Livers just missed the U.S. record in the triple jump.
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Pros endure brutal weather at Greater Milwaukee Open
The second round fighters face rain and gale winds at the Tuckaway Country Club. Only 12 players beat par on Thursday as heavy conditions cut scores. Gary McCord Fuzzy Zoeller Keith Fergus and Mike Morley lead at 69. Mac McLendon Barney Thompson and Ed Sabo sit one back.
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Wimbledon Coverage and Golf Wind Rounds noted
The report cites NBC coverage for Wimbledon and baseball matchups including Minnesota versus Chicago and Kansas City versus Cleveland. It details windy conditions at Tuckaway affecting golf play with quotes from Zoeller and McCord, and notes a drill team from Northeast High winning honors at a Kilgore Rangerettes clinic in Lawrence, Kansas.
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