Billie Jean King Regains Wimbledon Crown 6-3 6-3
Billie Jean King of Long Beach California defeated Evonne Goolagong of Australia 6-3 6-3 to win her fourth women’s singles title at Wimbledon. King broke service at 5-3 in both sets and earned the victory with sharp crosscourt backhands. Goolagong’s first Wimbledon final ended in defeat as King extended her title win count. The match drew 16,000 on Centre Court with scalpers asking high prices. The men’s final pits Stan Smith and Ilie Nastase, to be played Saturday.
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Wimbledon
England
Billie Jean King
Long Beach
Calif
Evonne Goolagong
Australia
Kling
Mrs. King
Rosemary Casals
San Francisco
Miss Goolagong
Chris Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
King
Miss’ Goolagong
Center Court
Army Cpl
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Ilie Nastase
Romania
Smith
Williams and King Reach Wimbledon Final in Classic Semis
Mrs. Billie Jean King defeated Rose Mary Casals 6 2 6 4 to reach the Wimbledon final where she faces defending champion Evonne Goolagong of Australia. In other MLB action, Fuentes drove in two, Don Money and Deron Johnson homered for Philadelphia, and a Padres Mets 14th inning thriller unfolded with San Diego walking off in a tense late frame.
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Billie Jean King
Rosemary Casals
Burgh
Houston
Fuentes
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Dave Kingman
Domasco Blanco
San Francisco
Garry Maddox
Mike Ryan
Don Money
Deron Johnson
Phillies
Padres Outlast Astros in 17 Inning 1-0 Win
In San Diego, Arlin pitched 10 no hit innings for the Padres before Ross and McGraw closed it out. A bases loaded walk in the 14th produced the deciding run, giving San Diego a 1-0 victory over the Mets.
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Arlin
Ross
Mets
Padres
McGraw
Nate Colbert
Clarence Gaston
Jerry Morales
San Diego
Bud Harrelson
Pat Corrales
Dawn Anwanning
New-Look Cardinals Fire Up Training Camp With Seven New Offense Aides
St Louis Cardinals begin 1972 training camp at Lake Forest College on July 17 with seven new offensive players via trades including Donny Anderson and Leon Burns. Bobby Moore and Mark Arneson join later after All-Star game. Coach Bob Hollway seeks improved offense and defense. Preseason schedule starts Aug 4 at Buffalo with key battles at quarterback and running back.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Football Cardinals
Lake Forrest College
Bob Hollway
Big Red
Chicago
Bobby Moore
Mark “Arneson
Cardinals
Donny’Anderson
Leon Burns
Green Bay
San Diego
Gary Cuozzo
Minnesota
Walker Gillette
Joe O'Donnell
Buffalo
MacArthur Lane
Cid Edwards
John Gilliam
Dave Williams
Irv Goode
Hollway
NFL
Bill Austin
Cardinal
Bill
Thunder) Thornton
Larry Wilson
Paul Lanham
Lew Carpenter
Chuck Drulis
Bob Leach
Cuozzo
Jim Hart
Pete Beathard
Hart
Beathard
Anderson
Burns Wil
John Roland
Roy Shivers
Craig Baynham
Dallas
Steve Worster
Silas McKinnie
Canada
Baseball Scores and Schedule Highlights From Thursday and Friday
A mixed set of results and upcoming games across the majors includes San Francisco beating Philadelphia in 10 innings, Los Angeles defeating Montreal, and New York routing San Diego. Friday’s slate features matchups such as San Diego at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Atlanta, and Chicago at Cincinnati, with AL standings tight among Baltimore Detroit and New York, plus noted pitchers and records for each game.
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Vw. L. Pel. G.B
Pittsburgh
New York
St. Louis Nee
Chicago
Montreal
Tame Palledelpine
West
San Francisco
San Diego
Francisco
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Los Angeles
Houston
Inc
Corkins
Norman
Carlton
Nash
Wee
Kison
L. Walker
Hardin
Kelley
Ftwienight
McDowell
Stoneman
Sutton
Marlack
Hooton
Cincinnati
Simpson
Roberts
St Louis
Gibson
le Pet
Baltimore
Detroit
Boston
Abse
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Oakland
Minnesota
Kansas City
California
Texas
Inmings
Lyael
Bosman
Palmer
Drago
Wilcox
Peterson
Woodson
Timmerman
Lemonds
Parsons
Blue
Curtis
Ryun Advances in Olympic Track Trials at Eugene
Jim Ryun moved closer to Olympic berths with a 1 600 meter quarterfinal win at the U S Trials in Eugene. He clocked 3 45 1 in the 1500 heat and progressed to semifinals, while Dave Wottle also won his 1500 heat and faces tougher rivals tonight. Oregon star Steve Prefontaine won the 5 000 meter heat in 13 51 2, with Tracy Smith and Gerry Lindgren close behind as twelve athletes advanced to finals.
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Eugene
Ore
Jim Ryun
America
Kansas
U.S
Dave Wattle
Bowling Green
Ryun
Wottle
Tom von Ruden
Stillwater
Okla
Howell Michael
Marine Corps
Jerome Howe
Kansas State
Robert Wheeler
Duke
Ryan
Oregon
Steve Prefontaine
Prefontaine
Leonard
Hilton
Houston
Young
Fischer Loses Draw To Spassky in Opening Move
In Reykjavik, Bobby Fischer failed to compel the first move, giving Boris Spassky the initiative as the world championship match readiness faced postponements. The prelude featured delays, mixed signals, and cautious optimism from chess officials and players alike, with Spassky arriving prepared to play.
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Reykjavik
Iceland
Bobby Fischer
Boris Spassky
Fischer
Spassky
Max Euwe
International Chess Federation
Spansky
Us.s.r
U.S.A
Spasaky
Bobby
Missouri waters show clear streams though many low fishing mood
Scattered showers did little to alter water conditions across Missouri. State Conservation reports most streams and lakes are clear or low with fishing ranging from fair to good in ponds and lakes. Trout park streams are low and clear while others like Osage and Meramec report mixed bass, catfish, and panfish outcomes.
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Jefferson City
State Conservation Department
Missouri
Pomme de Terre
Little Dixie
Bennett Spring
Bennett Lake
the Ozarks
Meramec
Montrose
Thomas Hill
Thousand Hills
Tigers ace Coleman eyes 20 wins with help from friends
Detroit right-hander Joe Coleman improved to the halfway mark on a 20-win pace with a 7-0 shutout of Kansas City aided by a balanced attack. Aurelio Rodriguez and Tony Taylor led a 13-hit effort as the Tigers halted a four-game skid and stayed two games behind Baltimore in the AL East.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Joe Coleman
Coleman
Tigers
Kansas City
Baltimore
Chicago White Sox
New York Yankees
Oakland
Milwaukee
California
Cleveland
Texas
Bostor
Minnesota
Royals
Orioles
Aurelio Rodriguez
Tony Taylor
Bil Freehan
White Sox
Chicago
Sox
Dick Allen
Moundsmen
Mike Cuellar
Cuellar
Tom Bradley
Bradley
Chuck Tanner
Yankees
Ralph Houk
Sparky Lyle
Kuhn Sees Changes In Reserve Clause
In Houston, Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn said he suspects the Major League Players Association will seek changes to the reserve clause. He noted possible moves toward free agency after a set number of years and mentioned major league clubs would meet in Chicago to review collective bargaining procedures for constructive negotiations.
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Kuhn
Rotary Club
Chicago
Quilici Takes Over Twins In Steady Debut
Frank Quilici becomes Minnesota Twins manager after being hired following Bill Rigney's firing. The 33 year old former utility infielder debuts at Met Stadium against the New York Yankees as the team seeks to end a four game skid and climb in the American League West standings. President Calvin Griffith praised Quilici's maturity and leadership while noting he turned down an offer to manage the Class A Wisconsin Rapids squad.
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Minneapolis-St. Paul
Frank Quilici
Minnesota Twins
Twins
New York Yankees
Metropolitan Stadium
Calvin Griffith
Bill Rigney
Oakland
Frank
Griffith
Newsmen
Quilici
Wisconsin Rapids
Calvin
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Nets
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Gillette
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Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital
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