Wimbledon sees surge of left handers in men and women
Wimbledon crowds watch a crop of left-handed players led by Jimmy Connors and Martina Navratilova as favorites Rosewall Borg and Ashe advance. Connors defeats Mark Cox 6 4 6 2 6 2 while Borg labors past Jaime Fillol 0-6 6-4 6-3.
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Pirates edge Cubs as Stennett, Candelaria star in Chicago test
Pittsburgh wins 5 2 over the Chicago Cubs behind rookie John Candelaria five hit games and 13 strikeouts. Rennie Stennett adds a three run homer late, boosting Pittsburgh 11 ½ games in the East. Cardinals Expos, Giants Dodgers results follow with notable homers and shifts in standings.
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Pregnant golfer advances to Indianapolis city semis
INDIANAPOLIS AP Nancy Fitzgerald, eight months pregnant, advances to the semifinals of the Indianapolis women's city tournament despite the baby kicking whenever she attempts a putt. She explains the position irritates the baby and still competes.
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Thunder signs Wylie and Krieg to pairs
Portland Thunder of the World Football League announces the signing of running back wide receiver Joe Wylie and wide receiver Jimmy Krieg. Both players join the roster as part of the season buildup in Portland Oregon. Wylie is noted for versatility while Krieg adds speed to the receiving corps.
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NFL meetings set to continue as rosters debated
New York AP reports the National Football League failed to decide on player limits at its meeting, extending talks to Friday. Directors debated roster size while agreeing to extend the ban on players linked to the World Football League or Canadian League and approved instant replay at home teams discretion across five stadiums in New Orleans Kansas City Dallas Buffalo and Los Angeles.
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