German pair sweeps Wimbledon crowns
Martina Navratilova and Steffi Graf claimed Wimbledon titles as Graf defeated Navratilova 6-2 6-7 6-1 to halt Navratilova’s bid for a ninth singles title while Becker swept the men’s final 6-0 7-6 6-4 over Edberg. Becker joined an elite group with three Wimbledon singles crowns. Graf’s victory marked a return to dominance on grass following a French Open setback.
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Arantxa Sanchez
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Legion teams back in pack in tourney
Ottawa’s Legion AA and A squads battled through a six team American Legion tournament at Orris Cox Field over the weekend. The AAs dropped 7-6 to Garnett in a late rally, then 9-1 to Topeka and 15-13 to Paola while the A team fell 17-2 to Fort Scott and later beat Paola 13-12 before bowing 11-3 to Garnett.
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Ricky Jackson
Grogan Set for 15th NFL Training Camp Return
Ottawa native Steve Grogan eyes July 21 return with the New England Patriots for his 15th NFL training camp after a life changing neck operation. once fighting retirement, he seeks a comeback at Bryant College Smithfield RI amid competition from Eason Flutie and Wilson. Grogan reports ready to prove he can win a roster spot and play without pain.
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Baseball Scoreboard National League standings and results
National League East leads with Montreal 49 38 and Chicago 47 39. New York 45 39 and St. Louis 44 39, Pittsburgh 36 47, Philadelphia 32 52. West shows San Francisco 51 36 and Houston 49 38, Cincinnati 44 40, Los Angeles 40 47, Atlanta 36 58. Saturday results include New York 8 Cincinnati 3 and Houston 3 Montreal 2. Sunday features New York 6 Cincinnati 3 and Chicago 11 Los Angeles 4.
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A Closer Look at Ottawa Recreation Commission Reforms
The Herald concludes its ORC series arguing for elected commissioners, ending appointment control. Proposals include two year terms, election alongside city and USD 290 races, removal of participation cards, privatizing the pool with a yearly lease, eliminating the assistant director role, and adding a grounds and maintenance supervisor to oversee fields and facilities. The piece defends past ORC practices while urging reforms to boost accountability and efficiency.
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