Seeded players dominate Wimbledon as heat takes toll
In searing heat at Wimbledon England top seeds advance to quarterfinals. Jimmy Connors defeats Ismael El Shafei 6 4 6 0 6 3 while 10th seed John Newcombe survives John Feaver 6 7 7 5 7 5 in a three hour battle. Women’s singles see Chris Evert quick win over Annette Coe and Evonne Goolagong rally past Sharon Walsh 6 0 7 5. Brian Gottfried edges John Andrews in five sets after a two set lead.
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Wimbledon
England
Jimmy Connors
Egypt
Ismael el Shafei
Connors
Arthur Ashe
John Newcombe
John Feaver
Britain
Chris Evert
Annette Coe
Evonne Goolagong
Sharon Walsh
John Andrews
Brian Gottfried
Western Open at Butler National Opens with Few Defending Champs
Six first time winners have surfaced this PGA season and only two players have back-to-back wins. Jerry Pate chases a second straight title as 100 entrants vie for $200,000 at the Western Open in Oak Brook. Hale Irwin defends, while Bob Gilder Gary Koch Mark Hayes Tom Kite and Joe Inman bring recent victories.
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Oak Brook
Butler National Golf Club
Ben Crenshaw
Hubert Green
Green
Bob Gilder
Gary Koch
Mark Hayes
Tom Kite
Joe Inman
Carner Sees Journey as Superstar Battle at Babe Zaharias
Chagrin Falls Ohio UPI Carner says the Babe Zaharias Invitational at Tanglewood will be a clash of LPGA stars with 78 pros and 9 amateurs. She notes the course favors steady players and requires scrambling, predicting parity in a tight field headed toward $100 000 winnings. Judy Rankin eyes a record with a third place finish. Other top money leaders include Stephenson Burfeindt Bradley Blalock Alcott Palmer Whitworth Caponi Young.
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Chagrin Falls
Ohio
UPI
JoAnne Carner
Babe Zaharias
Carner
Plymouth
Ind
Tanglewood
Judy Rankin
Rankin
Finley blamed for poor deals in baseball trades analysis
The column questions Charlie Finley's judgment in major trades and compares past sales involving Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue. It recalls the 1951 Johnny Sain purchase plus Lew Burdette as a cautionary tale, and notes potential costs to Bowie Kuhn if lawsuits arise. It praises Bill DeWitt as a sharp seller.
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UPI
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Yankees
Red Sox
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Rollie Fingers
Vida Blue
A’s
Bowie Kuhn
Johnny Sain
Braves
Sain
Yanks
San Francisco
Selva Burdette
Sam
Lew Burdette
Finley
Central Fund
Kuhn
Linton Area Thursday and Friday Sports Schedule
Thursday games include Wheeler Ford vs G E at 6 p m American Legion vs Rice at 8 p m Civitan vs IGA at 6 p m Linton Girls Softball Stars vs 76ers at 3 30 p m Streakers vs A s at 5 45 p m Babe Ruth Bloomfield Cards at L and M at 5 p m Eastern at Linton at 7 p m Worthington at Shoals at 5 p m Odon at Shakamak at 7 p m Friday features 3 D Wolfe at 6 p m Red and White vs Coca Cola 8 A s vs Stars 3 30 p m Streakers vs 76 ers 5 45 p m North Knox American Legion at Sullivan at 6 p m baseball
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American Legion
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IGA
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A’s
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L and M
Wolfe
Coca Cola
Stars
North Knox American Legion
Sullivan
League Leaders In Batting And Pitching
United Press International compiles major league leaders. Key figures include Brett and LeFlore atop batting charts for the American League, Kingman and Schmidt leading the National League in home runs, and pitchers like Jones and Ryan featuring prominently in wins and strikeouts.
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Tex
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Seaver
Ruthven
Palmer
Fitzmorris
Slaton
Travers
Mil
Figueroa
Tiant
Tanana
Cal
Hunter
Freisleben
Forsch
Zachry
Cii
Lyle
Garland
Fidrych
Wood
Richard
Messersmith
Niekro
Atl
Montefusco
Ryan
Blyleven
Leonard
Ferguson Tops Seed at Citizen Open Tennis Tournament
Gary Ferguson, the top seed, headlines the Citizen Open after the entry deadline. He faces Larry Rusk Saturday at Humphreys Park as action begins with Friday night singles and doubles matches at four venues around Linton.
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Citizens Sports
Gary Ferguson
Greene County Tennis Club
Ferguson
Larry Rusk
Humphreys Park
Indianapolis
Linton
Linton Jaycees
Bruce Hewetson
Bloomington
Jaycees
Hewetson
Kim Oliphant
Bob Tucker
Bolton Road
Rose
Kirby McKee
Steve Stefancik
Terry Brady
Butch Tuttle
Ray Graham
Ryan Rumple
Swearingen
Wells
Necaise
Gary Snow
Barbara Bucci
Ali Nears Million-Dollar Bout With Inoki In Tokyo
World heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali rested his voice and eyed a multimillion dollar payday for a rumored real fight with Antonio Inoki in Tokyo. Promoters tout the bout as a major spectacle with a winner-take-all prize, while fans debate the legitimacy of a boxing star facing a professional wrestler.
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UPI
Muhammad Ali
Ali
Antonio Inoki
Inoki
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