Norwalk Wins Tourney Game Over Bellville 6 2
Norwalk defeats Bellville 6 to 2 in the American Legion District Tournament. Dan McCoy Kevin Wilhelm and Ed Ritz each had two hits as Norwalk improves to 13 and 6 and extends Tony Hall’s unearned run streak to 40 innings. Next action resumes Tuesday at 9 a.m. against Wadsworth.
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Holmes Sees Shine In Spinks As He Prepares For Ali
New York based heavyweight champion Larry Holmes mocks Leon Spinks as a troublemaker and eager to prove himself. He predicts Ali will lose to Spinks in September, then win a title three times, while Holmes believes he can beat either man. Holmes credits Ali and manager-trainer Richie Giachetti for shaping his discipline and speed, recalling his humble beginnings.
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Connors Leads U S Charge Toward Wimbledon Quarterfinals
Second seed Jimmy Connors anchors a strong U S lineup as Wimbledon enters its second week with eight Americans in the men's fourth round. He faces Australian John Alexander as Roscoe Tanner confronts Ilie Nastase, and Vitas Gerulaitis meets Hank Pfister while Brian Gottfried plays Tim Gullikson. Billie Jean King opens women's action against Sue Barker after Pam Shriver’s upset scare.
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Andretti Extends F1 Championship Lead With French GP Win
Mario Andretti boosted his World Championship lead to nine points after a 2.93 second victory for Lotus in the French Grand Prix at Le Castellet. James Hunt criticized the Italian born driver from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, for his racing style.
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