Connors Borg set for Wimbledon final clash on grass
Top seed Jimmy Connors and Bjorn Borg prepare for the centennial Wimbledon final after strong semifinals. Connors overcame John McEnroe in straight sets while Borg edged Vitas Gerulaitis in a long three hour semifinal, with Gerulaitis praising Borg's consistency and Connors hoping to lift his form for the title bid.
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Flat Belly Picked To Win GMO In Rainy Milwaukee
Lee Trevino backs a fit player to win the Greater Milwaukee Open as weather drenches the first round. Eighteen holes day one, 36 holes Sunday, Trevino jokes about needing a cane and wheelchair. He recalls a lightning strike incident two years ago that altered his back and career. He limps into a tough 36 hole finish with a cut at the low 60 and ties after two rounds.
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College All-Stars Launch Seven-Game Series in Los Angeles
All-Star college baseball teams from the United States and Japan begin a seven-game series at USC's Dedeaux Field this weekend with games Tuesday through Thursday at Omaha, Nebraska, and the final two games at Dodger Stadium and Dedeaux Field on July 9 and 10. Japan won the first series. U.S. teams have won the last four.
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Johnson Astros goofed again in long trade history
New York Yankees outfielder Johnson, who demanded a chance to prove the Astros’ trade was a mistake, belted three homers in an 11-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays after arriving from Houston. He has four homers since joining the AL and a 320 hitting clip. Lou Piniella and Thurman Munson also homered as Catfish Hunter earned his fourth win. Other AL and NL results followed with Cleveland, Boston, Detroit, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, St. Louis, New York, and Montreal winning or losing in varied upsets and routs.
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AAU Junior National Powerlifting Meet Planned in Lincoln
More than 130 competitors from 32 states expected at the 1977 AAU Junior National Powerlifting Championships in Lincoln Nebraska. Meet Chairman Roger Benjamin notes the junior label covers age not achievement and cites entrants like Mike Arthur who set 1976 world records. A physique contest will crown Mr Junior USA from 21 competitors.
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Softball Player Injured On Unsafe Home Plate At Legion Park
Linda Stewart broke her ankle Wednesday night while sliding into home plate during a Legion Park softball game. Lee Spieker Sr. of Safeplay-Tuf Wear criticized the number one field for poor maintenance and unsafe conditions. Park superintendent Leonard Erickson was unavailable for comment.
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