King proves to be queen
Billie Jean King captured Wimbledon singles and doubles titles on opening open day, defeating Judy Tegart 9-7 7-5 for her third singles crown and pairing with Rosemary Casals to win the women's doubles 3-6 6-4 7-5. She and Owen Davidson fell in the mixed semifinals.
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Trade talk swirls as Wilt joins new teammates
Chambers and Darrall Imhoff flank Archie Clark with Wilt Chamberlain at center in an AP Wirephoto. Neither the 78ers nor the Lakers commented on the player trade.
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Susie Maxwell Berning Leads U S Open Golf After 54 Holes
Susie Maxwell Berning, listed as Mrs. Benning, holds a two stroke lead at 218 after 54 holes of the U S Women's Open in Reading Pennsylvania. Carol Mann is two back at 220 followed by Marle Lindstrom at 221 with Phyllis Preuss, Marilynn Smith and Kathy Whitworth at bracketed 22.
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Stange Stars in Red Sox Win Over Twins
Lee Stange delivered a strong relief performance for the second time in 24 hours as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins 4 to 2 for their sixth straight victory.
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Angels Top Indians 2-0 Behind Rodriguez Late Hit
Aurelio Rodriguez delivered an eighth inning run producing single to break a scoreless tie as the California Angels defeated the Cleveland Indians 2-0. McDowell struck out 14 in a duel with Brunet who blanked the Indians on five hits until unearned runs in the eighth. Satriano walked and scored on a passed ball after Knoop reached on an error.
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Epstein Stars For Senators in 8-4 Win Over White Sox
Slumping Mike Epstein hit a three run homer as the Washington Senators beat the Chicago White Sox 8-4. Epstein pinch hit for Ed Stroud who injured his ankle on a steal in the first inning. Frank Coggins opened the second with a single and scored on Ron Hansen’s double. Coleman recovered after a rough start.
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Mets Hold Off Phillies In Late Rally For 11-6 Victory
Al Jackson earned his first start win of the year as the Mets overcome an eighth inning Philly surge. Phil Linz collected five hits while New York weathered an eight run Phils burst to secure an 11-6 win Saturday.
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Cubs take doubleheader and extend Pirates woes
The Cubs swept the Pirates 10-2 in a seven-run sixth inning cap led by Gary Ross in his first major league start plus a 6-1 opener from Fergie Jenkins. Jim Hickman and Glenn Beckett chased runs with two-run hits as Chicago built a big early lead and Jenkins improved to 8-9.
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