Ashe First Black Wimbledon Final Faces Connors
Arthur Ashe becomes the first black finalist at Wimbledon, meeting defending champion Jimmy Connors in a center court final on the tournament's last day. Ashe notes the milestone, while Connors aims to extend his flawless run and the $22,000 prize awaits the winner. Billie Jean King also wins the women's title, beating Evonne Goolagong Cawley 6-0 6-1 in her final Wimbledon singles.
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Petty Wins His First Firecracker 400 at Daytona
Richard Petty captured his first Firecracker 400 victory at Daytona International Speedway, edging Buddy Baker by nearly three seconds. Petty earned 17,185 dollars to raise career winnings to 1,989,838, with Baker taking 14,235 for second and Dave Marcis 8,635 for third.
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Baseball Scoreboard Summary and Standings Update
The American League East shows Boston leading with 42 wins and 35 losses, followed by Milwaukee and New York in tight pursuit. Week results include Minnesota defeating Texas 8-0 and Cleveland besting Boston 3-2, with several other divisional games noted. National League standings list Pittsburgh at 47-31, Philadelphia 44-36, and New York 40-35, with several late results from Chicago, Atlanta, and Montreal.
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City Schedule Softball League Updates
City leagues shifting teams to new divisions across AA A B and Blue. Monday July 7 schedule includes N Baptist vs FA Meth Calvary Bapt First Baptist Foursquare vs Skyhook R and Jaycee Jaynes against Damron Towner. Women's Ruhamah New Hope move to Blue with games on Tuesday and Thursday.
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Pirates 1C vs Brodg ers junior league scoreline
City scores Junior League game with Pirates 21 runs and 10 errors against Brodg ers 22 runs and 7 errors. Key players include John Weaver Miller Maustycki Lindsey Printy Nilges Jas Weaver Judy Hogue Ray Off Janet Hogue and Oglesby for Pirates and White Cain Cook Schulz Stevenson M White Buck Geist Hermreck for Brodg ers.
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Mayberry Pace Sets Homer Pace as Royals Win
Kansas City Royals beat Chicago 3-2 as John Mayberry homered twice in four games to near an AL record. Mayberry also drove Ken Henderson to deep center field and boosted his season total to 15 homers. George Brett tripled, Hal McRae drove in a run, and Frank White hit a ninth inning bunt to set up Jim Wohlford's game winner. Nelson Briles returned from injury but left with elbow soreness as Chicago tied the score in the ninth before the Royals prevailed.
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Soviets Rout U S Track Stars in Kiev Meet
The United States team faced a heavy loss to the Soviet Union and Bulgaria in Kiev as Borzov led a dominant Soviet bid. Stan Vinson won the U S 400 meter, Ken Popejoy the 1 500, and Mike Shine the 400 hurdles amid fatigue and wet conditions. Joni Huntley captured the U S women's high jump, while Saneyev set a meet record in the triple jump. Army captain Sam Fogarty named 1975-76 swimming team captain.
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Wall seeks late career gem at Greater Milwaukee Open
Art Wall Jr. battled back to a 15 under par 201 after a third round of 67 to lead the Greater Milwaukee Open by three strokes over Gibby Gilbert, with Rod Curl and others chasing. Wall, 51, former Masters winner and 1959 player of the year, spoke of contemplating retirement while confirming he can still compete as golf’s old guard clashes with the new.
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Dick Peters Memorial Fund Established at K State
Kansas State University Endowment Association funds a Dick Peters Memorial Loan Fund to honor Richard L. Peters a former KSU athlete coach and faculty member. The endowment will provide loans to needy KSU students. Peters earned six letters in football and track before World War II and later coached at Ottawa University before joining KSU in 1972. He died of a heart attack in 1973.
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Dick” Peters
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Sertoma Eagles Stay Undefeated In Ottawa Babe Ruth League
Sertoma blanked Lions 13 0 as Darren Beets allowed two hits in two innings for Ottawa Babe Ruth League action. Eagles defeated Ellis 6 4 with Tim Smith on mound and David Flora the losing pitcher. Smith Kramer and Bird each had two hits for Eagles.
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