Nastase turns Wimbledon into ugly circus
At Wimbledon, Ilie Nastase enraged officials and journalists by clowning and threats amid a chaotic day. Other results included Byron Bertram shocking Brian Gottfried and Sandy Mayer ousting Panatta as Tracy Austin won her first match.
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Patek Embraced by Royals Fans After 1000th Hit
Freddie Patek, the smallest player in the majors, received a standing ovation at Kansas City as his 1000th career hit came during the Royals 4-3 win over Seattle. He credited the moment with a surge of emotion, then stole a base and scored another run.
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al Cowens
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Hal McRae
Dick Polo
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Lee Stanton
Jose Baez
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Jackson Martin truce signals next Yankees storm
Two psychiatrists say the reconciliation between Reggie Jackson and Billy Martin is likely a calm before future outbursts. They caution that Jackson and Martin lack impulse control and that Yankees leadership must manage them to avoid ongoing clashes.
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George Steinbrenner
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New York Psychoanalytic Institute
Downstate Psychoanalytic Institute
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Billy North
Dave Boswell
Jim Brewer
Steinbrenner
Hughett Dominates to Advance in Nebraska Amateur Match Play
Lincoln's Mike Hughett blasted Ed Placek 9 8 after opening with a front nine 31 and four birdies. Olson at home edge over Dave Budd 8 6, while Doug Smith and Rene Sasse won to push Lincoln qualifiers toward the 32-player field.
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Omaha
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Ed Placek
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Scottsbluff
Mark Winstrom
Matt McConnell
Dan Bahensky
Kearney
Jim Meehan
York
John Tomasiewicz
Steve Stewart
Hastings
Craig Moyer
Wood River
Steve Sergent
Barry Lock
Jeff Haskins
Rain Delays Lincoln City Golf Meet As Sundberg Takes Lead
Craig Sundberg, 15, led by four strokes after a six over par 77 in the Lincoln boys city golf tournament at Hillcrest Country Club following Tuesday rain postponement. Pat Higgins, tied for first after Monday, slipped to eight strokes behind after shooting 85 on Wednesday as others improved. Sundberg blamed sore arms from voluntary weight lifting and baseball practice for Tuesday struggles but recovered with a 36 back nine.
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Seattle Slew to race in Swaps Stakes on July 3
Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew will run in Hollywood Park’s Swaps Stakes on July 3, a $300,000 dirt race for 3-year-olds, with an expected purse share near $200,000. Co owner Mickey Taylor announced in New York, and several rivals such as J. O. Tobin Text Nordic Prince and Bad N Big are listed as possible entrants.
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Stanky quits Rangers after one day as manager
Eddie Stanky resigns as Texas Rangers manager after one day, returning to Mobile Alabama to resume coaching at South Alabama University. Connie Ryan becomes interim manager while Stanky cites family illness and homesickness as factors.
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