Navratilova Opens Wimbledon With Tough First Round
Martina Navratilova, chasing defense of her Wimbledon title, faces Tanya Harford, 20, a qualifier from Johannesburg who upset players in warmups and seeks to test the champion on opening day. Harford notes rising confidence and tight pre-tournament fitness. In men's play, Pat DuPre upsets Vitas Gerulaitis in five sets, while John McEnroe eyes the title with a new mental approach as he cruises past Terry Moor.
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Yankees reject Reggie Jackson transfer request amid feud with Martin
The New York Yankees refused Reggie Jackson's bid to be put on waivers for a possible trade as manager Billy Martin kept silent. Owner Steinbrenner backed Martin while Jackson and the club moved toward a potential stalemate in the ongoing feud. Jackson had asked to be waived and traded, with the waiver list posting earlier drawing attention to the volatile situation.
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Baseball at a Glance and Major League Trades
A compiled roundup lists baseball results including Cincinnati and Houston scores, suspended May 17 game completion, and multiple Tuesday and Wednesday matchups. It also covers Toronto manager and player moves with Reggie Jackson waivers, Steinbrenner remarks, and Jackson’s injury status amid 1980 season considerations.
Babe Ruth Stole Home Ten Times in Career
Babe Ruth, famous Yankee slugger and former Red Sox star pitcher, stole home ten times during his storied career, showcasing his daring base path instincts alongside his legendary power hitting.
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Gridsters stay in jail for sentencing in stolen goods case
Two University of Cincinnati football players from New Jersey remain jailed until July 9 for sentencing after convictions on receiving stolen goods. Allen Harvin and Aaron Hagens were held for pre sentence investigation after admitting possession of a stereo stolen from another dorm student. The university said no status decision will be made pending legal completion as its basketball program is on NCAA probation and had previously dismissed two players tied to a separate burglary arrest in St Louis.
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DuPre and Manson Upset Seeds At Wimbledon
Unheralded Pat DuPre and Bruce Manson shocked high seeds at Wimbledon. DuPre beat Vitas Gerulaitis in five sets, while Manson toppled Wojtek Fibak in four. Major upsets contrasted with Borg and McEnroe prevailing in a crowded opening day.
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