Spotlight on Women at Wimbledon Amid Boycott
At Wimbledon the spotlight shifts to the women as top seed Margaret Court pursues a second Grand Slam since 1970. Billie Jean King, No. 2 seed, meets Lucia Bassi while Court faces Karen Krantzcke. Evonne Goolagong and Chris Evert also seek strong runs as the men, hit by the players’ boycott, begin with 70 walkouts and bold early results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Margaret Court
Mrs. King
Lucia Bassi
Italy
Chris Evert
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Evonne Goolagong
Australia
Miss Evert
Miss Goolagong
Russia
Olga Mrozova
Queen’s Club
Chris
Fiorelli Bonicelli
Evonne
France
Revson Captures Pole For Schaefer 500 At Pocono
Peter Revson earned the pole in the Schaefer 500 at Pocono International Raceway with a lap of 190.648 mph aboard the Gulf McLaren Offy. Al Unser and Mario Andretti claimed front-row spots while Jerry Karl wrecked during qualifying, still aiming for a rain-shortened session to secure a start. Other top qualifiers included Gordon Johncock and Mark Donohue, with 22nd and 23rd starting positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pocono
Peter Revson
McLaren
Jerry Karl
U. S. Auto Club
Ford
Revson
Schaefer
USAC
Karl
Smoky Yunick
Daytona Beach
Fla
Pocono International Raceway
Revon
New York City
California
al Unser
Mario Andretti
Unser
Andretti
Indianapolis
Parnelli Jones
Lloyd Ruby
Bobby Unser
Steve Kirisiloff
Gordon Johncock
Mark Donohue
Johncock
Donhue
Sunoco
Sam Posey
Jim McElreath
Posey’s
Rick Mather
Tom Bigelow
Racing groom couple finds home in Atlantic City stables
Bill and Debbie MacTavish from Canada work as a groom pair for Dennis Filton Stable at Atlantic City Raceway. Married 14 months, they share duties from dawn feeds to horse care. Bill, 25, returned to racing after a construction spell in 1972 while Debbie joined last March. she proves especially suited to horses, though not on payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Bill
Debbie MacTavish
Canada
Dennis Filton
Atlantic City Raceway
Debbie
Freehold Raceway
Perry Frisked On Ball Inspection In Cleveland Stays Hot
Gaylord Perry was searched by umpires in Cleveland as Ralph Houk hurled a playful protest. Perry's team beat the Yankees 4-2 to end New York's eight-game win streak. Jim Perry, pitching for Detroit, fell to Carlton Fisk's 16th homer in Boston's 2-1 win. Orioles edged Brewers in 12 innings. White Sox beat Twins 3-2. Angels beat Royals 5-2. Rangers ousted A's 4-2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord
New York
Ralph Houk
Indians
Yankees
Jim
Detroit
Boston
Carlton Fisk
Red Sox
Tigers
Baltimore Orioles
Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago White Sox
Minnesota Twins
California Angels
Kansas City Royals
Texas Rangers
Oakland A’s
Houk
Lou DiMuro
Perry
Bobby Murcer
Jim Perry
al Kaline
Sox
Danny Cater
Luis Aparicio
Rick Miller
Fisk
al Bumbry
Milwaukee
Pedro Garcia
Orioles
Brewers
White Sox
Bert Blyleven
Carlos May
Twins
Stan Bahnsen
Terry Forster
Cy Acosta
Vada Pinson
Nolan Ryan
Angels
Royals
Kansas City
Chicago
Sonny Siebert
Steve Foucault
Oakland
Rangers
A’s
Siebert
Ken Holtzman
Jeff Burroughs
Toby Harrah
Big League Standings and Today's Schedule
Baseball standings and a dense list of today and upcoming games. Teams include Cincinnati Houston Los Angeles San Diego Atlanta San Francisco St Louis Pittsburgh Montreal Chicago Philadelphia New York Detroit Boston Cleveland Minnesota Kansas City Oakland Milwaukee Texas Baltimore Oakland and more with pitcher records and matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Grimsley
Houston
Wilson
Los Angeles
Sutton
San Diego
Jones
Atlanta
Niekro
San Francisco
Bradley
Montreal
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
St. Louis
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
California
Kansas City
Dobson
Cleveland
Strom
Detroit
Seelbach
Boston
Tiant
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Texas
Oakland
Walker
Stoneman
Hooton
Koosman
Gibson
Folkers
Carlton
Ruthven
Cleveland West
Tom Bigelow Seen As Future Indy Star In Racing Circles
The article portrays Tom Bigelow, 33, of Whitewater Wis, as a rising talent in U S Auto Club racing. Veteran observer Bob Laycock praises Bigelow for dedication and midget racing background, noting he could drive for a top team once he lands a quality car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Pocono
Andrettis
Unsers
Lloyd Rubys
A. J. Foyts
Tom Bigelow
Sears
Whitewater
Wis
Bigelow
U. S. Auto Club
Bob Laycock
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Laycock
Pocono International Raceway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wimbledon
Betty Stove
Netherlands
Association of Tennis Professionals
Romania
Lie Nastase
Stan Smith
Pasadena
Calif
Hans Ploetz
West Germany
Bjorn Borg
Premjit Lall
India
Jimmy Connors
Belleville
Ill
England
Mark Farrell
Jankodes
Czechoslovakia
Ken Hirai
Japan
Juergen Fassbender
Istvan Gulyas
Hungary
Alex Mettevelli
Stanley Mathews
Owen Davidson
Patrick Joly
MacTavish
American Legion
Carbondale
Harrisburg
Talley
Hertline
Cottom
Kelly
Balance
Nolen
Bogard
Williams Field
West Frankfort
Chester Champ
Bill Keeneman
Keeneman Insurance
Ches
Don Bixby
Sparta
Keeneman
Gaylord Perry
Associated Press
CAPRI
MT. Vernon, Illinois
The
Ozarks
Horseshoe Bend
Tel
Horseshoe Club
Horseshoe Bend Estates
Ark
Billy Martin
American League
Joe Cronin
John Rice
Cronnin
Martin
Boston Red Sox
Ranmar Routs Zeigler
Vernon Ranmar
Zeigler Raiders
Zeigler
Martin Oilers
Ranmar
Williams
McLaughlin
Linton
Bennett
Hale
Reeves
Howard
Jenkins and Prudent
Chapman
Anaheim
Bill Haller
Haller
Tom
Earl Weaver
NBA Kings
Kansas City-Omaha Kings
National Basketball Association
Kings
Kings Professional Basketball Club, Inc
Boais of Governors
NBA
Bob Cousy
Herrin
Illinois
FBI
Sun
Yadro Auto Parts
Yaaro
East Main St
West
Frankfort
Daily Sun
Mon
Dodge
Dodge Boys
Smith’s
Boven Carbondale
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!