Stockton cards 63 for lead in Milwaukee Open
Dave Stockton fired a nine under 63 to move two days total to 32 and take the lead in the Greater Milwaukee Open 1300000 prize event. He credited near flawless play and excellent putting as winds complicated the round.
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Billie Jean King Wins Wimbledon Final in Straight Sets
Billie Jean King defeats Chris Evert 6-0 7-5 at Wimbledon to claim her fifth title. She says the win also proves she can beat Evert and notes windy conditions affected her serve. She looks ahead to a potential challenge match with Bobby Riggs on Hilton Head.
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Owens resigns as SCC athletic director in surprise move
Scottsdale Community College announces the resignation of athletic director and physical education division chairman Bob Owens after one year. Owens cites a professional advancement opportunity likely at Arizona State University and may join as assistant football coach. The board will consider his departure at the July meeting. Larry Philpot and Ray Cattani discuss interim plans and replacement options.
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King and Kodes Win Wimbledon Titles in Straight Sets
Billie Jean King defeated Chris Evert 6-0 7-5 to claim the women's title. Jan Kodes overwhelmed Alex Metreveli 6-1 9-8 6-3 for the men's crown, as the final featured a crowd thinning exit after dull rallies.
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Boccabella Elevates Expos in 12-8 rout of Houston
Montreal’s John Boccabella hit two homers in one inning including a grand slam to spark a 12-8 win over the Astros in game one of a doubleheader. The Expos also crushed Houston 14-6 in the nightcap as Ron Fairly added two homers.
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Beene Wins Fifth as Yankees Rally Past Twins 5-2
Beene Fred Beene earned his fifth straight win by pitching 8 1 3 innings for the New York Yankees who rallied with five runs in the eighth to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-2. Jim Ray Hart homered three runs to cap the late uprising and NY manager Ralph Houk expressed satisfaction with Beene's performance.
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Twins win as Lyle seals 22nd save and Reggie hits milestone
Beene pitched well with a 1.65 ERA before Sparky Lyle earned his 22nd save in the ninth. The Yankees vaulted two games ahead of the Orioles while Reggie Smith joined the 1,000-hit club and Carlton Fisk hit his 17th homer. In AL action Boston beat Chicago 5-2, Kansas City crushed Detroit 12-1, Cleveland edged California 8-7 in 11 innings, Oakland beat Baltimore 5-3 after trailing, and Texas topped Milwaukee 5-2 with Burroughs and Sudakis homering for the Rangers.
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Donohue Captures Carling Pole at Road Atlanta
Mark Donohue claimed the pole for the Carling Can-Am at Road Atlanta with a record 124.42 mph. He shaved nearly four seconds from Peter Revson's course mark, leading 20 qualifiers. Jody Scheckter qualified second, Jackie Oliver third. Mario Andretti and George Follmer also made the field despite engine issues. The twin heat race runs today and Sunday.
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Milburn Sets 110 Meter Hurdles Record in Zurich
Rod Milburn of Southern University shaved one tenth of a second from the standing record by clocking 13.1 seconds in the 110 meter hurdles at the Zurich International meet. He tied the old mark with Martin Lauer and fellow U.S. stars Lee Calhoun Earl McCullough and Willie Davenport.
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