Wimbledon Opens With Upsets as Navratilova and Lloyd Spark Early
Top seeds Navratilova and Evert Lloyd aim to extend Grand Slam streaks in the women's singles at Wimbledon. Opening day shocks include No 4 Vilas falling to Nduke Odizor and No 7 Clerc losing to Claudio Panatta. Connors and McEnroe advance in the men’s singles while several other seeds win in round one.
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Kubek’s talk distracts fans as NBC reshapes 1983 schedule
Sports columnist Chris Magee notes Tony Kubek, an announcer for NBC, can talk but often talks too much. He was demoted from the prime time game before 1983 yet remains on air for doubleheaders and early-season games. Magee recalls Kubek’s caustic style and recalls the 1960 World Series image with Casey Stengel and Mazeroski’s decisive home run.
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Wright heating up for Rangers with hot week at plate
Arlington Texas Ranger centerfielder George Wright shows a dramatic bat upgrade as he posts 12 hits in 25 at bats for a .480 average, 25 total bases and 1.000 slugging. He lifts his season average to .282 while citing a new hand driven swing and improved plate presence.
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Martin’s Yankees Reign Faces Attendance, Performance Doubts
Billy Martin’s track record shows team performance and gate receipts rising after his arrivals in multiple clubs but by 1982 with the Yankees the boost faded. Attendance sagged early in the season and fan frustration grew despite manager covenants and Steinbrenner’s faith amid ongoing controversy.
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Nelson one stroke Open title ranks among golf greats
Larry Nelson, 35, 5-foot-9, 155 pounds, captured the U S Open at Oakmont with a 4 under 67 final round to total 280, one stroke ahead of Tom Watson. He earned 72000 and set an Open record 65 67 132 over the last two rounds. Watson bogeyed the 18th to fall short.
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