When does it end for Billie Jean King
Milton Richman reviews Billie Jean King's Wimbledon quarter final defeat to Chris Evert in 1980, noting her failed comeback attempt due to a painful heel, questions about her staying power, and reflections on her legacy, ego, and the relentless pressure to win. The piece contrasts her past dominance with current rivals Navratilova and Evert, while detailing her career achievements and off court advocacy.
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Rick Barry left Warriors over front office blunders and future
The key factor in Rick Barry's move from Golden State to the Rockets was disenchantment with the team's direction. He believed the Warriors would not improve due to management mistakes that allowed players like Gus Williams and Charles Johnson to depart, with money a secondary concern. Willie McCovey's bat against active major league pitchers is queried, alongside his seasonal error average.
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Forego falls short of $2 million in Suburban Handicap
Forego, eight year old and plagued by gimpy ankles, finishes fifth in the Suburban Handicap at Belmont Park as Upper Nile wins to reach a track record 10 furlongs. Jockey Willie Shoemaker laments the horse did not run his usual rally while trainer Frank Whiteley says the effort underscores the difficulty of earning the sport’s second million. Upper Nile, at 5-2 second choice, pays 7.20 4.00 4.00 with Nearly On Time and Great Contractor among returns.
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