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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1994
Page
21
Wimbl edon report notes Steffi Graf's first round loss to Lori McNeil reshapes title odds. Martina Navratilova contends in her farewell at 37 with a 10th Wimbledon bid, while second seed Arantxa Sanchez Vicario emerges as the bookmakers' new favorite after Graf's exit.
McNeil rose from 100-1 outsider to 7-1 third choice after stunning Graf 7-5 7-6 amid yesterday’s wind and rain while Graf seeks more on grass and Novotna aims to improve on nerves versus past finals.
Za Graf doubted McNeil would reach the final, but McNeil retorted that she won’t look ahead. McNeil noted her best Wimbledon finish was 1986 quarterfinals, and her best Grand Slam was a 1987 US semifinal. She emphasized concentrating on the next match.
In a column on the World Cup hosted in the United States, the writer argues soccer will not dramatically change U S sports culture. He notes the event’s appeal, recalls enjoyably watching matches, and questions America's shift toward soccer fanaticism while preserving interest in established sports. The piece emphasizes soccer as a major global event played out at home.
Pittsburgh routs Philadelphia 7-1 behind Steve Cooke who shook off a slow stretch with strong first inning support. The Pirates jumped to a 3-0 lead in the opening frame, included a three run homer by Dave Clark, and avoided a rain shortened decision after weather halted the prior game. Cooke improved to 2-0 with a 2.79 ERA in four starts since a delivery change aimed at reducing stolen bases.
Paul Failla, former North Allegheny two-sport star and Notre Dame quarterback, is close to signing with the California Angels after passing on a pro baseball contract. Drafted 69th overall, he aims to join Idaho in Class A and end a career shaped by football start battles and a standout baseball record.
In Houston, the Rockets and Knicks prepare for a seventh game of the NBA Finals. Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon dominate inside while Mason, Smith, Oakley, Thorpe, and others provide size and defense. Coaches stress mental readiness and team play as the long season ends with one last high-stakes matchup.
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