The Terrible Nastase at Wimbledon tragedy unfolds
The Mad Romanian Nastase, famed for talent rivaling Borg and Connors, appears a ghost of his peak as his psyche and temper dull his game at Wimbledon. Once admired for skill and style, he now roars, mutters and lashes out, a psychological mystery fueling a sporting tragedy.
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Will Grimsley
Wimbledon
England
Nastase
Bjorn Borg
Guillermo Vilas
Jimmy Connors
Arthur Ashe
Chris Evert
Paderweski
Pele
Muhammed Ali
Bucharest
Ike the Terrible
Miami
Humpty-Dumpties
London
Will Grimsley and Nastase Tennis Controversy Heads Outlook
The piece reviews Ike the Terrible once atop tennis, now faded amid a string of losses and declining ranking. It notes Ilie Nastase facing possible suspension for repeated infractions after a controversial season, while contrasting his past triumphs with the present decline.
Americans Return with Empty Hands at Henley Regatta
U S crews failed to win at Henley for the first time since 1963. Washingtons Grand Challenge Cup title defense ended as a Bulgarian crew beat them by three quarters of a length. Yale freshmen lost the Ladies Plate to Imperial College London as steering woes cost the Americans.
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Henley-on-Thames
England
University of Washington
Henley
U.S
Washington
Yale University
Imperial College of London
Florida Institute of Technology
St. Paul’s School
Concord
N.H
8000 Runners Brave Storm at Chicago Distance Classic
In heavy rain, over 8000 runners and hundreds of spectators attended the Chicago Lung Association Distance Classic. Garry Bjorkand of Minneapolis won the 20-kilometer event in 1 hour 53 seconds, with Paul Bannon of Toronto second in 1 hour 1 minute 6 seconds. The top ten includes Stan Mavis, Dan Cloeter, Herb Lindsay, Steve Flanagan, Garry Barrett, Anthony Rodier, Bob Gutjahr, and Dave Hoover. Proceeds support Chicago Lung Association education and research.
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Chicago
Chicago Lung Association
Garry Bjorkand
Minneapolis
Minn
Paul Bannon
Toronto
Canada
Stan Mavis
Dan Cloeter
Herb Lindsay
East Lansing
Mich
Steve Flanagan
Garry Barrett
Naperville
Anthony Rodier
Milwaukee
Bob Gutjahr
Peoria
Dave Hoover
Northbrook
Bowloholic LaRue Shelton Makes Her Mark On Lanes
LaRue Shelton, 38, a dedicated bowler in Southern Illinois, competes up to six times weekly in women’s and mixed leagues. She improved from a 153 to a 178 average in one year, with a high game of 245 and a high series of 636, chasing a 700-series dream. Shelton reflects on injuries, a long comeback, and her preference for team competition and practice.
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Alan Fredman
LaRue
Shelton
Carterville
Monticello
Ind
Don
Illinois Department of Transportation
Carbondale
Shelion
Williamson Speedway opens for second time this year
The Williamson County Speedway near Marion opens at 8 p m today with time trials at 7 p m In the Late Model Class first heat winner is Bob Melvin West Franfort second heat Louis Baker Du Quoin Melvin also wins the feature Lentz Carterville wins both heats in the Sportsman Class Kell Carterville wins the feature Pigg Johnston City leases the track and will manage it for the summer.
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Williamson County
Marion
Bob Melvin
West Franfort
Louis Baker
du Quoin
Melvin
Doug Lentz
Carterville
Scott Kell
David Pigg
Johnston City
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Lle Nastase
Brave Storm
Bowloholic
LaRue Shelton
Williamson Speedway
Carbondale Park District
ASA
Evergreen Park
W. Elm Street
Gag Mobile Home Service
Vogler
Illinois Ave
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