Navratilova Emerges As Wimbledon Contender
AP dispatch profiles Martina Navratilova, 21, a Czech defector-turned Americanized talent at Wimbledon. Once shunned by peers, she now threatens to dominate women's tennis for a decade with a left handed serve and growing mental toughness, amid comments from Fred Perry on the changing pro game.
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Davis Takes Narrow Lead At National Coaches Golf Classic
Boston College star Tom Davis posted a 78 amid high winds to net 72 and lead by one stroke over Tim Somerville of Texas Christian and defending champ Abe Lemons of Texas in the National Collegiate Coaches Golf Classic. Lemons shot 82 for second best gross.
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Lasorda names NL All Stars led by Burroughs Lopes
Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda selects 11 reserves and six starters for the National League All Star team with Reds and Dodgers each contributing six players. Notable picks include Jeff Burroughs Dave Lopes Ron Cey Reggie Smith Joe Morgan Pete Rose George Foster Johnny Bench and Tom Seaver. The NL leads the series 29-18-1 and the game is in San Diego with AL selections highlighted.
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Seattle
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Midland Edges San Antonio In Texas League Thriller
In Texas League action Jackson's Mets surged to first place with a 9-3 win over the Shreveport Captains after a four-run first inning. Midland edged San Antonio 9-7 while Arkansas blasted Tulsa 18-3. El Paso defeated Amarillo 7-3.
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Elder takes early lead at Greater Milwaukee Open
Veteran Lee Elder from Washington, D. C. shot a 6 under par 66 to take a one stroke first round lead at Tuckaway Country Club. Jeff Hewes was one behind after matching the 66. A brief layoff helped Elder correct a putting flaw as he avoided the rough on all but two fairways.
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Evert Eyes Wimbledon Final Victory On Experience
Chris Evert relies on her three prior Wimbledon finals to outlast Martina Navratilova in the women’s singles final while Navratilova seeks a psychological edge after a recent grass win at Eastbourne. Wade exits in semifinal as Evert cruises in two sets. Navratilova earns final berth with a three-set win over Goolagong. Prize money for the winner is $30,780. In men’s final Bjorn Borg aims for a third straight title against Jimmy Connors, with Connors defeating Vitas Gerulaitis to reach the final and taking a lead in the first set before rallying. Borg later advances past Tom Okker. The men’s winner takes $34,200. King and Ruffels reach mixed doubles quarterfinals as Elizabeth Ryan’s Wimbledon title record nears.
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Cuba to Florida Battle Lines Drawn for Sensational Swim
A duel unfolds between Diana Nyad and Walter Poenisch over a Cuba to Florida swim. Nyad seeks Cuban permission for a July 21 attempt from Havana to Marathon, aided by a $43,000 shark cage and NBC coverage, while Poenisch vows a fast route with his wife and a crew, claiming Nyad imitates his earlier stunts.
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