Wimbledon opens amid big first-day crowd
A near 29 000 spectators attended the opening day at Wimbledon as top players boycotted by many, while promising stars like Borg and Connors delivered in a day marked by social pageantry and steady crowds despite few memorable matches.
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Wimbledon
England
Amritraj
Canjelle
Pugaev
Stan Smith
Ken Rosewall
Arthur Ashe
Rod Layer and Company
India
Premjit Lall
Borg
Jimmy Connors
Bellville
Mark Farrell
Roger Taylor
Britain
Omen
United States
Mack Facell
Connors
Tigers star Lolich laments designated hitter rule impact
Detroit pitcher Mickey Lolich, resting in the clubhouse between games, critiques the designated hitter rule calling it harmful to baseball. He argues it shortens innings for pitchers and reduces suspense for fans while noting his own 7 and 8 record after a nightcap loss to the Yankees.
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Milton Richman
UPI
New York
Mickey Lolich
Detroit Tigers
New York Yankees
Kawasaki
Detroit
Ace
Tolich
Lolich
Wever
Tigers
Luke
Cam
Graig Nettles
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Summary
National League and American League East standings listed with teams, games back, and winning percentages. Includes recent results from Monday and Tuesday games, and a long slate of scheduled and probable pitchers with matchups across multiple cities and times EDT.
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W. Bk
P.b
Chicago
New York
Montreal
Faes
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Boston
Cleveland Htl
W. L
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Houston
Cincinnati
Pat
Galifornia
Pitts
St. Louuis
San Diego
Tully
Pittsburgh
Walker
Toiay
Stoneman
Kansas City
Drago
Hooton
New California
York
Koogman
Oakland
Hamilton
Gibson
Texas
Merritt
Folkers
Minnesota
Decker
Carlton
Ruthven
Wood
Palmer
Grimsley
Colborn
Wilson
Sutton
Dobson
Jones
Cleveland
Strom
Detroit
Seelbach
Atlanta
Niekro
San
Tiant
Francisco
Bradley
Cubs rally past Mets to stay top NL East race
The Chicago Cubs rallied from a 2-0 deficit against Don Matlack in the ninth inning to win 3-2 over the New York Mets and extend their division lead. Key blows came from Ron Santo and Don Kessinger as Tug McGraw allowed the decisive runs after a bases loaded situation.
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Fred McMane
UPI Sports
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Don Matlack
New York Mets
Montreal Expos
Matlack
Colts
Glenn Beckett
Billy Wiliams
Jim Hickman
Tug McGraw
Ron Santo
McGraw
Jose Cardenal
Randy Hundley
Hickman
Don Kessinger
Pittsburgh
Montreal
Houston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Los Angeles
San Diego
Richie Hebnir
Pirates
Hebner
Rennie Stennett
al Oliver
Boots Day
Astros
Reds
Cesar Ceceno
Bob Watson
Mike Rodgodzinski
Phillies
Cardinals
Ted Simmons
A &5
Radgadzinski
Diego Segui
Darrell Brandon
Ken McMullen
Clayde Osteen
Dodgers
Padres
Brumby’s five-hit night lifts Orioles past Brewers
Orioles beat Milwaukee 4-3 as Al Brumby goes 5-for-5 with a triple and four singles and scores the decisive run after beating out a throw from shortstop. Mike Cuellar pitched 12 innings for the win. Other AL games noted: Indians over Yankees 4-2, Angels over Royals 6-2, Red Sox over Tigers 2-1, White Sox over Twins 3-2, Rangers over A’s 4-2.
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UPI
al Brumby
Im Johnson
Orioles
Milwaukee Brewers
Bumbry
Johnson
Cleveland Indios
New York Yankees
California Angels
Kansas City Royals
Boston
Rich Coggins
Frank Linzy
Willie Davis
Mike Cuellar
Indians
Yankees
Chris Chambliss
Nino
Gaylord Perry
Chambliss
Mel Stottlemyre
Thurman Munson
Nolan Ryan
Angels
Vada Pinson
Ryan
Kansas
Fenway Park
Boston Park
Red Sox
Tigers
First Baptist stays unbeaten in Junior Church league
First Baptist remained undefeated in the Junior Church Slo-Pitch League last night by routing Third UP 28-7. Lindsey Kimmel led with five hits including a home run and a double. Chuck Tontobelle earned the win. Faith County swept Clon Moore 9-2 and 7-2 as Gary Brown, Jeff Harland, and Dave Jones sparked the victories. Dave Norris powered Second WP to a 16-7 win over First Alliance with two triples a double and a single. Ben Fennick had four hits for First Alliance.
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First Baptist
Lindsey Kimmel
Dave Kish
Rod McCormick
Banee McCallion
Paul Kish
Mark McCallion
Chuck Tontbelle
Faith County
Clon Moore
Gary Brown
Jeff Harland
Dave Jones
First Alliance
Dave Norris
Ben Fennick
Marshall to Hawaii after Dodgers game
Dave Marshall, acquired from the Mets by the Padres, was sent to the Hawaii farm team in the Pacific Coast League after Monday night’s game with the Dodgers. He is expected to be replaced on the roster by Mingo Hernandez who may return next week from a torn ligament.
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United Press International
Marshall
Hawaii
SAN Diego
UPI
Dave Marshall
New York Mets
San Diego Padres
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mingo Hernandez
Pirates set tryout camp at Flaherty Field
The Pittsburgh Pirates announce a July 24 tryout camp at Flaherty Field directed by Joe Consoli, with registration from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for players aged 17 to 22. American Legion players require written permission. participants must bring their own gear and cover expenses.
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Flaherty Field
Joe Consoli
Pete “Figo
Carvella
American Legion
Legion
NBA states meeting in Beverly Hills on key agenda
The NBA Board of Governors gathering at the Beverly Hills Hotel will tackle the All-Star game format, playoff tiebreakers, and drug use in sports. Arnold Auerbach leads the Competition Communities as talks consider trimming All-Star squads and relaxing representation rules.
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UPI
National Basketball Association Board of Governors
Beverly Hills
Arnold
Red Auerbach
Boston Celtics
Seattle
Walter Kennedy
Harley Staggers
D-W.va
Herman Sarkowsky
Portland Trail Blazers
Kennedy
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D-Ind
NFL to Hold Meeting on Drug Policy and Saints Sale
NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle scheduled to present a plan for controlled drug use and possibly an NFL medical director at the two day owners’ meetings in New York. Topics include the New Orleans Saints sale to Potter Palmer Chicago syndicate and potential expansion discussions with Dani Rooney indicating expansion may be raised during the meetings.
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UPI
Pete Rozelle
National Football League
NFL Players Association
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Rozelle
NFL
New Orleans Saints
Saints
Potter Palmer
Palmer
Harlem Globelatters
Dani Rooney
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