Connors Open To Wimbledon Title Bid
Jimmy Connors enters the second week at Wimbledon with a real shot at reclaiming the men’s singles title after routing four opponents in straight sets. Dark horse Charlie Pasarell, unseeded from Puerto Rico, has stunned peers by upending Panatta and Dent en route to the quarterfinals, while defending champion Ashe exits after a upset by Vitas Gerulaitis.
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Wimbledon
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Arthur Ashe
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Vitas Gerulaitis
New York
Oakland's Rudi bunts as A's fall to Twins in 1976
Joe Rudi went 0 for 4 as Oakland faced Minnesota in a Sunday game. Rollie Fingers and Vida A's trio were noted in the report as part of a recap of Finley's embargo lift and team movements.
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Mets roll to 13 3 victory over Cubs as Phillips heats up
Mike Phillips fueled the Mets four straight win by homering in each game including a leadoff shot. Bud Harrelson remains sidelined with a sore thumb as Ed Kranepool added three hits and a homer in a big offensive day. The Cubs were overwhelmed 13 3 in Chicago.
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New York
Musial five homer day tied record in St Louis
The account describes Stan Musial hitting five home runs in a doubleheader at old Sportsman's Park in St Louis on May 2 1954 against the New York Giants. It details each at bat including hits off Johnny Antonelli Jim Hearn and Hoyt Wilhelm and notes the windy conditions and roof shots. The piece cites Bob Broeg and includes recollections from Musial Lil Mize and others about the historic feat.
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Bill Veeck
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Five Homers In One Day Sparks Giants Rout
Merle Jones recalls a wild 9-7 Giants win in which a player hits five homers in one day. The piece compares records by Musial and Colbert, noting Colbert’s 13 RBIs in two games and Musial’s later Polo Grounds streak with four straight at bats.
Geiberger Wins Western Open in Unorthodox Finish
Al Geiberger won the Western Open at Butler National with a final 73 and 288 total four strokes ahead of par. Bob Dickson, who led early, collapsed to 290 and shares third with Hale Irwin and Charles Coody as Joe Porter saves 289 after a late bogey.
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al Beiberger
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Fryman and Mota Reach Century Marks in Big Wins
Woodie Fryman earned his 100th major league victory as the Montreal Expos beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3, with Tim Foli driving in three runs. Manny Mota collected his 100th career pinch hit in the Dodgers 12-8 win over the Giants, ending a long drought since May 23.
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Braves and Brewers clash over Hank Aaron return
Atlanta officials say Hank Aaron will return to the Braves in a front office role in 1977 after a two year Brewers playing contract. Milwaukee hopes to keep Aaron by offering to extend his job security beyond his playing days. Aaron, 42, split his career between the Braves and Brewers after breaking Babe Ruth’s home run record in 1974.
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