Graf tops Capriati in straight sets at Wimbledon
Steffi Graf defeated 14-year-old Capriati 6-2 6-4 on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Graf used power forehands and strong net play to deny Capriati’s rhythm as Seles and Navratilova also advanced, keeping Graf on track to defend her title.
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Trevino Wins Senior Open Over Nicklaus In NJ
Lee Trevino overcame Jack Nicklaus to win the U S Senior Open at Ridgewood Club. Trevino shot 13 under 275, grabbing the lead after Jim Dent withdrew with a finger injury and held off Nicklaus after a weather delay. Gary Player faded to finish tied for third as Trevino claimed the $90 000 top prize.
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Milwaukees Bob Sebra admits starting prickly brawl in Seattle
Milwaukee pitcher Bob Sebra admitted he hit Tracy Jones on purpose in the eighth inning, sparking a 20 minute brawl that produced eight ejections as Seattle beat Milwaukee 6 2. Umpire John Shulock called the fight a wild scene with mixed opinions from managers.
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Edgar Martinez
Teddy Higuera
Leonard
Legion's Weekend Trip Ends With Sweep At Ottawa
Hope's third home run sparks 11 9 comeback as McClay ties and Ratliff delivers the go ahead. Ratliff and McClay key two run plays for the final win while Jackson improves to 4 0. Catcher Brandon Valentine undergoes emergency appendectomy sidelining him several games. Ottawa hosts Emporia Thursday at Orlis Cox Field with a 6 30 JV game and 8 30 AA action.
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Babe Ruth All-Stars split games in weekend action
Ottawa Babe Ruth League All-Stars opened all-star play against Augusta with the 13-year olds winning 16-9 while the 14 and 15-year olds lost 8-7. Aaron Gumm Damon Griffin and Jay Wieneke drove in runs and on the mound Gumm Sink and Wieneke earned the win. Alex Wendler Mike Milton Hayden McDaniel and Shawn Crump also produced RBI in the other game. Kevin Moore struck out six in two innings.
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