Evert tops Austin in Wimbledon showcase
Chris Evert defeated Tracy Austin 6 1 6 1 on center court to reach the Wimbledon last 16 as crowds filled the grounds. The 22 year old Evert and 14 year old Austin drew a huge, tense crowd and offered a clash of generations in a match marked by Evert’s depth and drop shot variety.
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Evert Edges Stevens In Wimbledon Thriller
Wimbledon notes: defending champion Chris Evert rallies from 1-5 down in the first set to defeat Greer Stevens 8-6 6-4 and reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Bjorn Borg also advances with a 7-5 6-4 6-2 win over Wojtek Fibak as other women’s and mixed results unfold.
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Yankees rally in 11th to outlast Red Sox 6 5
Roy White homered in the ninth and Reggie Jackson drove in the go ahead run in the 11th as New York beat Boston 6 5 in 11 innings. The win kept the Yankees within reach of the pennant and featured Jackson’s late pinch hit.
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John Sinks Reds to Ruin Seaver Debut in Riverfront
Tom Seaver made his Reds debut at Riverfront Stadium as Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John shut down Cincinnati with a 3-2 win. Seaver received a loud ovation but allowed two first inning runs, while John induced grounders and four double plays. Joe Morgan homered for Cincinnati, but the Reds could not overcome Johns’s sinker in a tight four game set.
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Merger proposal brings joy to WHA owners
CHICAGO UPI The World Hockey Association may merge into the NHL by next season. NHL President John Ziegler announced a WHA Division and later realignment plans while Houston Aeros officials hailed the news as beneficial for playoff qualification and star players. Details to follow at a July Toronto meeting.
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Sock battles Hughest for title in Nebraska am Amateur
Larry Sock of Lincoln moved into the 36 hole finals of the Nebraska State Men's Amateur Match Play Championship at the Omaha Country Club by posting birdies on three straight holes in a 2 1 victory over Dan Bahensky. Mike Hughett defeated Doug Smith 4 3 to reach the final.
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Hughes, Lock reach 36 hole Nebraska amateur clash
Larry Lock and Mike Hughett split the morning 18 as the championship match tightens. Hughett rallied with a sensational sand shot on 18 to even the score and set up a 36 hole final later today at the Omaha Country Club amid a row of Nebraska state match play semifinals.
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Howerter Captures Junior Title In City Golf Meet
Fifteen year old Scott Howerter comes from behind to win the boys city golf title at Hillcrest Country Club by shooting a three over par 75. He trailed Craig Sundberg early but surged ahead with key birdies and consistent play. Sundberg settled for 86 as both players plan future in golf and football at Southeast. In other flights, Brian Chitwood won the first flight by one stroke over Kirby Nelson. Caesar, Lee, and Lewis won the remaining divisions.
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