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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 2002
Page
17
A racing season moment and tennis championship scene intersect as the Pepsi 400 at Daytona concludes while Wimbledon reaches its final day, signaling a conclusion to two major tours in different sports.
Lineup highlights Hewitt as top seed facing Nalbandian in a Wimbledon men’s singles final. In doubles, Serena and Venus Williams aim to sweep titles against Ruano Pascual and Suarez. Also covers NASCAR and Indy racing, MLB Home Run Derby, All-Star Game, ESPYs, PGA events, LPGA Jamie Farr, Ford Senior Players, and Chicago action.
In a historic one family final at Wimbledon Venus and Serena Williams faced off with Serena prevailing 7 6 4 6 3 The win makes Serena No 1 in the world and marks her second straight Grand Slam title after a powerful rally display through the match.
The list cites players who claimed both the French Open and Wimbledon singles titles in the same year. Names include Serena Williams 2002, Steffi Graf 1988 1993 1995 96, Martina Navratilova 1982 84, Chris Evert 1974, Billie Jean King 1972, Evonne Goolagong 1971, Margaret Court 1970, Maureen Connolly 1953 54, Helen Wills Moody 1928 30 32, Suzanne Lenglen 1925, with Serena reflecting on finals at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open years later.
St Louis bullpen misfires again as Isringhausen allows a late comeback. Dodgers edge Cardinals 4-2 in 11 innings, with Gagne converting his 32nd save in 34 chances after Isringhausen's third blown save in six games. Karros doubles home RBI.
Boston mourns the death of Ted Williams, the Splendid Splinter and last .400 hitter, as ballparks honor him with moments of silence and half staff flags. Carlton Fisk, Johnny Pesky, and other legends remember a Hall of Famer who defined Boston baseball and a war hero of the Greatest Generation.
Harrisburg standout John Perkins, 5-7 and rugged in the hurdles, swept state titles with 10 medals, two state team crowns, and a second place finish in the 100 at the Class A meet. Coaches praise his toughness and competitive drive. His family biking and motorcycle interest influenced his speed and drive.
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