Top stars boycott Wimbledon over Pilic suspension
More than 70 players pulled out of the Wimbledon draw ending the world No 1 tournament as the ATP lead by Cliff Drysdale protests the suspension of Nikki Pilic by the Yugoslav Tennis Association. The All England Club faces postponing the draw while ILTF and legal actions unfold. Jan Kodes remains the lone seed outside the ATP ranks among 16 seeds.
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Eagles Shine At Morris Country Club Couples Event
Two eagles highlight Morris Country Club play with Carmen Perry and Dr. Les Tibbitts each posting an eagle. Dr. and Mrs. Les Tibbitts win last Friday's Couples Golf, ahead of Charles and Betty McCollum who took second. A Father’s Day mixed event sees the Tibbitts and McCollums win, with three teams tying for second place.
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Cardinals Top Giants in Pony League Thriller
The Cardinals beat the Giants 7-5 on Tuesday after scoring two seventh inning runs to break a 5-5 tie. Bill Washburn earned the win with a three strikeout showing and a three hit effort while Brad Sheppard led the Giants with a two run double.
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May’s Ninth Inning Homer Salvages Pirates Split with Cubs
The Pittsburgh Pirates avoided a shutout by rallying to a 4-3 win in the second game after the Chicago Cubs took the opener 6-3. Milt May homered in the ninth to cap a dramatic comeback, while Willie Stargell belted his 19th of the year, and Willie Williams drove in the decisive runs for Chicago in the earlier game. The clubs finish the series with tonight’s finale.
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Angels topple White Sox to seize control in AL West
California Angels beat Chicago 3-1 on a three run homer by Winston Llenas and two clutch moves by Bobby Winkles. Bill Singer hurled six shutout frames before holding the Sox in the ninth. Sox drop to second place, a half game behind Minnesota with Oakland tied.
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Giants Top Mets 4 3 In Gardner League Clash
The Giants edged the Mets 4 3 after a three run fourth inning and a late sixth inning rally. Ray Lee doubled twice for the Giants while Steve Baker earned the win with two hits and an RBI. Alan Kingman took the loss. Tonight the Braves meet the Mets and Thursday the Dodgers face the Giants. Friday features Braves versus Dodgers in the makeup game.
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Ashe and Evert reach rounds at London Grass Courts
Arthur Ashe wins over Ross Case 7-5 6-2 to reach the third round. Chris Evert defeats Laurie Fleming 6-0 6-1 in London. Cincinnati Reds acquire Terry Wilshusen and Thor Skogan from the Angels for Richie Scheinblum. Stan Bahnsen signs 1973 contract with the Chicago White Sox. Don Gault signs with the New York Jets after free agency.
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