Dodgers and Reds scramble to stay within reach of Giants
In a tight NL West race nearing the All-Star break, the Dodgers sit third 3 1/2 games back of the Reds and six behind the Giants. Cincinnati edges Atlanta to pull 1 1/2 games back, while the Giants break even in a mixed set with Atlanta as Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and San Diego win in other NL action.
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Borg Seeks Third Wimbledon Title Amid Deep Field
Bjorn Borg, 22, aims to become the first man in 42 years to win three straight Wimbledon titles as he prepares to open against Vic Amaya. He says emotions exist but stay hidden on court while facing tough rivals like Jimmy Connors and a strong women’s field led by Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, and Virginia Wade.
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Chicago study links livelier balls to homer drop in 1978
The Chicago Tribune study shows MLB homers fell about 20 percent in the first 11 weeks of 1978. NL batters hit 26 percent fewer homers and AL slumped 14.6 percent. White Sox players Lamar Johnson and Wayne Nordhagen blame Rawlings baseballs for being less hittable, while Rawlings disputes any change. Bill Veeck cites possible equipment attrition after Rawlings’ contract, and manager Bob Lemon questions the claim amid ongoing debate.
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