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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1985
Page
11
Lonnie Smith, traded from St. Louis to Kansas City, laments the American League calling it stinky and says he would rather be with the Cardinals. He cites pace, strike zone, and pitchers as reasons for his adjustment difficulties and misses the National League.
The top Soviet coaches and players faced reprimands for training and discipline failures that cost the team the 1985 World Championship in Prague. Viktor Tikhonov and assistant V Yurzinov were blamed for serious miscalculations in selection and tactics, amid broader criticism of the program’s handling of successor generation and adaptation to new techniques.
Wimbledon opens amid heavy rain with 65 matches postponed. Ivan Lendl, the No. 2 seed, defeats Mel Purcell 6-4 7-6 7-6 as John McEnroe and Peter McNamara’s match is halted by slippery courts. Chris Evert Lloyd receives another day’s rest for a neck strain while aiming for a swift return.
Wet opening day at Wimbledon in England saw fans endure long queues and limited views while a lightning strike splashed falling concrete near No 1 court. An American woman and a Denville writer recalled close calls as others sheltered under umbrellas awaiting first-day play. The new queue system drew criticism as officials began phasing out traditional queue tickets to curb delays.
Cardinals right-hander Danny Cox has emerged as St Louis numero two starter with a 9-2 pitching line and a 2.20 ERA. Once demoted to Louisville, he rebuilt with coach Mike Rourke and Jim Fregosi, returning to post a 6-3-13 start last season and a strong finish this year as All-Star consideration looms.
The Chicago Cubs under Jim Frey endure a 12 game losing streak with criticism focusing on pitching hitting and fielding while management defends team attitude. Frey cites key injuries to Dernier and Matthews as part of the slump ahead of a three game series with the Mets at Wrigley Field and facing Dwight Gooden who could extend the skid.
Chicago AP reports Cubs catcher Jody Davis underwent tests Monday to locate the source of gastrointestinal bleeding that sidelined him. Spokesman Ned Colletti said the bleeding has slowed but the cause remains unclear and further tests are planned within a day or two. Davis has been hospitalized since Friday and his location was not disclosed.
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