Grass on Wimbledon Center Court Shapes Big Serves
Wimbledon Center Court grass, sun browned and worn after weeks of hot play, favors big servers and quick net play. Roscoe Tanner, reputed fastest server at 140 mph, crushed Jimmy Connors in straight sets. Connors warns against digging up the grass. Chris Evert faces Evonne Goolagong in Friday's final after rallying past Martina Navratilova in a three set semifinal. Evonne had defeated Virginia Wade 6 2 6 2 to reach the final. Arthur Ashe says the ATP will pressure federations on calendar and grass preparation ahead of Wimbledon.
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Wimbledon Center Court
Roscoe Tanner
Lookout Mountain
Tenn
Jimmy Connors
Connors
Forest Hills N.Y
Roland Garros Stadium
Paris
Arthur Ashe
The
Association of
Miss Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Evonne Goolagong
Australia
Virginia Wade
Britain
Red Wings Star Acquitted in Toronto On Ice Clash
Detroit Red Wings winger Dan Maloney was acquitted of assault causing bodily harm stemming from a November Toronto game with Maple Leafs defenseman Brian Glennie. A nine hour plus jury deliberation led to a verdict and a request to curb hockey violence. Maloney said he will continue playing as he was taught and expressed relief at the ruling.
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Dan Maloney
Detroit Red Wings
Maloney
Brian Glennie
Toronto Maple Leafs
Slo-Pitch Weekend Results Highlight Wide Scoring
Last night in Slo-Pitch play James All Stars routed Babes with Cha Cha Lopez 17-4 behind 12 hits while Dynamites remained undefeated with a 12-1 win over Tivoli. Herschel Vansickle and Dave Williams homered in 18-7 Dirt Dobbers win as The Pharmacy beat Babes 21-10. Danny Rokuta and Mike Gibson homered in the 31-4 victory over Friendly Inn. Dukes crushed Friendly Inn 14-3. Tonight Ted's Lounge vs Friendly Inn leads 6:45 with Port Lavaca Sports vs Weavers Grocery, Chavana's vs Americans at 8:45, Dirt Dobbers vs Salty Dogs last.
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Cha Cha Lopez
James All Stars
James
Dynamites
Wallies Beauty Salon
Tivoli
Wallies
Herschel Vansickle
Dave Williams
The
Pharmacy
Danny Rokuta
Mike Gibson
Friendly Inn
the Dukes
Ted’s
Port Lavaca Sports
Weavers Grocery
Chavana’s
Teenage League Tonight Fights Knights of Columbus Braves vs John Dodd Pharmacy Cardinals
The Teen League schedule lists Knights of Columbus Braves versus John Dodd Pharmacy Cardinals at 6 30 PM and Terry Bunch Motor Cubs against First National Bank Yankees at 8 PM.
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Knights of Columbus Braves
John Dodd
Supreme Court Overturns Antitrust Suit Reinstatement
Washington AP reports the Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that reinstated an antitrust suit against the National Hockey League. The action involved former New York World Hockey Association franchise holders challenging NHL practices.
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U.S. Supreme Court
National Hockey League
New York
World Hockey Association
Moe Maps Strategy For Spurs
Doug Moe named head coach of the San Antonio Spurs aims to pattern the team after the Denver Nuggets. The Brooklyn native and former Nuggets assistant seeks to control tempo to create opportunities, after 15 to 20 candidates were considered in a monthlong search. Moe played at the University of North Carolina and earned ACC honors.
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Tex
Doug Moe
San Antonio Spurs
National Basketball Association
Denver Nuggets
Moe
Nuggets
Spurs
Brooklyn
Angelo Drossos
Doug
Rangers Drop A's in Texas Shuffle
Rangers won 3-2 over Oakland as Gaylord Perry exited a close game with a groin injury. Angels edged White Sox 2-1, Royals beat Twins 4-2, Red Sox defeated Orioles 6-4. New York–Detroit game rained out.
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Tex
Gaylord Perry
Texas
Oakland
California Angels
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City Royals
Minnesota Twins
Boston Red Sox
Baltimore Orises
Standings And Schedule From Friday's Major League Baseball Card
The update lists Friday games: New York at Cleveland Detroit at Baltimore Boston at Milwaukee Oakland at Kansas City California at Minnesota Texas at Chicago. Standings show Phil j e at Philadelphia top with 3 2 714, Pittsburgh 4.4 5sa6C, and New York x D7 513. Montreal, St Louis, Los Angeles, and Cincinnati in various positions. Thursday results include St Louis at New York delayed by rain, Philadelphia at Montreal night game, Los Angeles at San Diego, Houston at Cincinnati, Chicago at New York, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh, Montreal at St Louis, Los Angeles at San Diego, and Atlanta at San Francisco.
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Roberts
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Slaton
Mitchell
Bird
Hartzell
Brett
Wanda Newbern Retains Tennis Ladder Lead in Victo ria
Wanda Newbern defended the Port Lavaca Racquet Club ladder with a 6 1 1 6 6 3 victory over Cissy Trevino. Six players from the six area clubs will compete in the Armadillo Tennis Tournament in Victoria this weekend, with Mark Moreno Henry Hartman Theresa Hartman Cissy Trevino Gary Ashorn and Larry Rafalski entered in doubles singles and mixed events on three Victoria campuses.
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Cissy Trevino
Port Lavaca
Victoria
Mark Moreno
Henry Hartmean
Theresa Hartman
Gary Ashorn
Larry Rafalski
Victoria High School
Stroman High School
Victoria College
New Zealand’s Walker Sets 2000m World Record
John Walker of New Zealand set a world record in the 2000 meter run at Oslo clocking four minutes 51.4 seconds. He finished ahead of competitors in a landmark performance for the sport.
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Oslo
Norway
John Walker
New Zealand
United States Withdraws From Davis Cup Organization
The United States pulled out of the 1977 Davis Cup competition and its governing body over objections to sanctions on politically motivated withdrawals. Britain and France also pulled from the competition, with the vote failing by one ballot to suspend nations backing out. Stanley Malless warned of USTF withdrawal. Mexico’s refusal to play South Africa sparked the crisis.
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Britain
France
Stanley Malless
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America
Mexico
South Africa
India
Hatch Bend Golf Tournament At Hatch Bend Country Club
Port Lavaca event features a best ball best position format on July 4 with a 1 pm shotgun. Entry costs 1 for members and 4 greens fee for non members, plus 2.50 for barbecue starting at 6 pm. Joyce Spears at 552 9004 handles registration before 6 pm Saturday. rental carts available first come first served.
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Port Lavaca’s Hatch Bend Country Club
Joyce Spears
Giants Rout Astros 10-2 Behind Thomasson and Halicki
San Francisco Giants outfielder Gary Thomasson drove in three runs and pitcher Ed Halicki held Houston to seven hits as the Giants defeated the Astros 10-2. The win came after a rough stretch for both players, with Thomasson rising from the bench and Halicki regaining form.
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Gary Thomasson
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Ed Halicki
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Thomasson
Larry Herndon
Atlanta Braves
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Summer bowling league results and player highlights
In Thursday action Team 5 beat Rip Offs and Bottom Bombers defeated Tiana s while Team 7 swept All in the Family. Individual top games include Gene Davis 178 for Rip Offs and Brad Tanner 189 for Bottom Bombers. Cy 0 Mites and Team 3 split 2-2 with top totals 491 by Howard Barker and 457 by Laverne Pfahl. Standings show Bottom Bombers 13-3 and Team 7 12-4 with several teams close behind.
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Howard Barker
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Tiana’s
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J. B. Strown
Carolyn Nunley
James Snow
Clarence Klein
Theresa Tanner
Joan McDonald
Clarence Kelin
Dy-O-Mite
Tiana
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Laverne Pfuhl
Pfuhlish
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