Wimbledon fans focus on Icicle Evert at ladies day
Wimbledon day centers on Chris Evert known as Little Miss Icicle as she opens against Val Ziegenfuss amid absence of Evonne Goolagong. Evert seeded No 4 with high betting hopes as the field includes Billy Jean King and Nancy Richey Gunter, while Goolagong sits out early rounds.
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Roy Thomas Celebrates 19th Birthday With Phils
Roy Thomas, ex Lompoc High star, started for Spartanburg in a 12-5 exhibition loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. The 19 year old pitched four innings, allowing one run and two hits while fanning two. He received a birthday cake from the Phillies Rooster Club and a gift from the Lompoc Junior Chamber of Commerce.
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Mets and TV win in tense baseball clash
Reds club Dodgers, Mets and TV win. Tug McGraw induced Dave Cash to pop out with two on. Jerry Koosman, two outs from his first complete game in 10 months, earned his fifth straight win after three losses for the New York Mets.
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Los Angeles
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Doug Rader
Jim Wynn
Lee May
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San Diego
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Duran Edges Buchanan For WBA Lightweight Title In NYC
Roberto Duran battered Ken Buchanan at Madison Square Garden earning a 13th round stoppage after a controversial punch. Buchanan failed to continue as referee Johnny LoBianco halted the bout with Duran claiming a legal finish. Eleta signaled possible rematch while Buchanan demanded better officiating.
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Ali Quarry Fights Highlight Las Vegas Boxing Doubleheader
Muhammad Ali battles Jerry Quarry in a 12 round main event while light heavyweight champion Bob Foster defends against Mike Quarry in a 15 round co feature at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Ali preferred 5-1. Foster 8-1 in betting.
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