Solomon Upsets Vilas to Reach French Open Semifinals
Harold Solomon defeated Guillermo Vilas 6-1 0-6 7-6 6-1 to reach the French Open semifinals, set to face Raul Ramirez. Eddie Dibbs meets Adriano Panatta in the other half as Americans compete for a rare all American final, while doubles action features Gottfried/Ramirez vs McNair/Stewart for $10,000.
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Argentina
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Mexico
Eddie Dibbs
Miami, Fla
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Fred McNair
Sherwood Stewart
Gottfried
Ramirez
Rudolph Holds Lead as Kemper Open Prolongs in Rain
Mason Rudolph led the Kemper Open after a six under par 66 at Quail Hollow before rain halted the first round. J C Snead was one stroke back with Tom Purtzer and Rex Caldwell on four under. Afternoon play resumed as weather forced suspension with several contenders still on the course. Rudolph praised his putting and iron work after five weeks off as Snead noted strong putting and pars saved on the day.
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Former Giants star power fuels multiple league winners
United Press International reports two ex Giants players led their teams to wins. George Foster doubled and singled driving in two as Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 6 1 to extend its NL West lead. Dave Kingman homered for New York in a 6 0 victory over San Diego as Jon Matlack pitched a complete game shutout. Rick Monday hit a two run homer for Chicago in a 7 6 win over Atlanta snapping a losing streak.
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Padres' Rader fuels surprise rise in National League
Doug Rader, San Diego third baseman, fuels the Padres' late-season surge, balancing a rough grind with strong hits. Traded from Houston last December after nine seasons, the 31-year-old veteran rediscovered power and led the club's unexpected climb through the league.
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League leaders and batting stats in two leagues
National League top hitters include Kingman and Schmidt with 22 and 16 games. American League lists Otis and Yastrzemski with 11 and 10. RBI leaders show Foster and Kingman atop the NL, while Burroughs and Chambliss lead the AL with 42 and 40 respectively.
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Mayberry and
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Leaders and Pitching Leaders Highlight Baseball Standouts
National League most steals list features Cedeno Houston 24 and Morgan Cincinnati 22 with Griffey Cincinnati 17, Lopes Los Angeles 14, Brock St. Louis 14. American League leaders include Patek Kansas City 30 and North Oakland 29. Tie for wins shows Jones San Diego 11 2 and Tanana California 8 4. ERAs for NL and AL leaders cite Zachry Cincinnati 1.32 and Travers Milwaukee 1.73 overall.
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Linton Schedule Highlights Friday and Saturday Meet Lineup
Friday event slate lists L.G.S.A. Swingin Demons versus A’s at 3 30 p m and Super 16 against the 76ers at 5 45 p m. Saturday in Vincennes Invitational Relays features Broncos versus Stars 3 30 p m Blue Bombers against Streakers 5 45 p m Linton Boys League Danners versus IGA 6 p m Coke versus Civitan 8 p m.
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Local Girls Softball League Week Recap
In Linton action the 76ers beat the Blue Bombers 19 to 7 led by Kathy Ferguson Mary Buskirk and Kelly Mathena each with three hits and Mathena the winning pitcher Kelly Kenworthy hit two homers for Blue Bombers Robin Lechien had three hits. The A s defeated the Broncos 12 to 6 with Jennie Wheeler winning A s pitcher Stephanie Runnels taking the loss and Jody Kirk hitting a sixth inning home run. On Tuesday the Stars routed the Swingin Demons 24 to 4 with Tanna Morris and Sherri Moore among those homering for the Stars Emma Morrison homered for the Demons and Kim Thompson Jayne Rooksberry each had four hits for Stars dayna tilton took the loss for the Demons.
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Jody Kirk
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Sherri Moore
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Lisa Montegomery
Jackie Goodman
Emma Morrison
Kim Thompson
Jayne Rooksberry
Dayna Tilton
Wheeler Ford sweeps G E in league opener
In the first game Wheeler Ford beat G E 20 to 6 behind four hits by Joe Belles and two hits from Scott Pope John Hayden Troy Reh mel and Joe Hineman. In the second game Peoples edged Elks 11 to 10 to stay undefeated at 6 0 as Richie White and Stanley Burris drew walks and Lebert Starnes cleared the bases with a three run double.
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Orr cleared by doctors to resume hockey career
Orr received medical clearance to resume his 10 year contract with the Chicago Black Hawks after tests at Toronto General Hospital. Surgeon Dr John Palmer said muscles would be trained over months and a sixth operation was not needed despite prior knee surgeries.
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