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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1975
Page
10
New York horse Ruffian was humanely destroyed after a broken right ankle ended her bid in the race. Trainer Ed Schuyler Jr. reports the filly could not be saved despite medical efforts.
Ruffian, the coal black filly trained by Frank Y. Whitley Jr. and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Janney, broke down in the Belmont Park match race against Foolish Pleasure. Veterinarians could not save her after a compound fracture of both sesamoids in the right front leg. Foolish Pleasure won by one length as Ruffian was euthanized after a long surgery.
Arthur Ashe, 31, becomes the first black man to win Wimbledon singles, defeating Jimmy Connors 6-1 6-1 5-7 6-4 after a morning blackjack win at London's Playboy Club. Connors faces lawsuits from Ashe. Billie Jean King dominates Evonne Goolagong Cawley 6-0 6-1 in the women's final. Doubles crowns go to Gerulaitis Mayer, Kiyomura Sawamatsu, Riessen Court.
Susie McAllister surged from behind to win the Wheeling LPGA Classic, finishing 54 holes in four under par 212 to edge Jan Ferraris by one stroke and beat Karolyn Kertzman, who led after 36 holes, by two strokes.
American League East standings show Boston, New York, Baltimore and Cleveland in pursuit. National League results include Pittsburgh’s high scoring win over Chicago and rain affecting several key matchups. Extensive schedule details list upcoming games and pitchers for each pairing.
Sparky Anderson fumed at Art Williams after Joe Morgan yielded four errors in a 13-2 Cincinnati win in San Diego. Pete Rose blamed line drives but had three singles, while Ken Griffey impressed with two hits and four baserunners. Reds set for Phillies next at Riverfront.
Gaylord Perry returned to action with his infamous pitch as the Rangers routed the Twins 7-0, snapping an eight game winless stretch and giving Texas a sweep in the doubleheader. Toby Harrah homered twice and Jim Fregosi added a homer in the nightcap.
Pittsburgh unleashed a 20 hit barrage to beat Chicago 18 12 in the opening game of a Sunday double header at Wrigley Field. Champ Summers watched as Pittsburgh scored in every inning but the ninth and the Pirates posted season highs with 18 runs and 20 hits. The second game was rained out.
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