Wilander Seeks Upset Against Lendl In Paris Final
Mats Wilander, 20, insists his focus can sharpen for the French Open final against Ivan Lendl after an upset of John McEnroe. Lendl, the defending champion, beat Jimmy Connors to reach the final and holds a 7-5 edge in career meetings with Wilander.
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Lakers take control as Worthy fuels big first half
Magic Johnson fed James Worthy 11 assists to halftime while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar deterred Kevin McHale with a long reach. Worthy poured in 33 points and LA built a 64-51 halftime lead as Boston relied on McHale and Dennis Johnson’s early scoring to stay close.
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Empire State Games looming as track stars shine in state meet
McIntosh led late but Trautmann and Markezich surged past in the final 200 meters with Trautmann winning 9:04.97 and Markezich 9:05.69. McIntosh finished fourth in 9:10.33 as Denise Bushallow set a new Section Three record in the girls 3000 with 9:48.17 and Kathy Franey won the meet 9:33.26. Notables Aman and Bushallow chase peaks toward Empire State Games while other Section Three athletes qualified for semifinals across sprints and relays.
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Wilson
Bob Calimeri
Maroon
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Warrior
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Oscar Jensen
Bushallow
Stacy Prey
Brighton-5
Kathy Franey
Massapequa-8
Baldwinsville
Terry Mero
Frahney
Prey
Nottingham
Nate Sistrunk
Buildog
Hampton Institute
Lee Moore
Brentwood
Janeen Bonner
Sonya Henry
Freeport
Sistrunk
Corcoran
Roger Salandy
Rodney Ogletree
Ray Campbell
Bonner
New Hartford
John Soggs
Alison Dupree
Henninger
Mare Seals
Blue Jays top Tigers as Stieb limitsDetroit in 9-2 defeat
Toronto righty Dave Stieb worked six scoreless innings to steady the Blue Jays offense after Len Matuszek’s two run double capped a four run third. Ernie Whitt and George Bell sparked a late rally as Toronto built a 9-2 win, widening its lead in the AL East to 6 games over Baltimore. The 42,455 crowd at Exhibition Stadium saw Detroit fall to 36-16 and extend a five game skid.
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Sutcliffe Dominates Pirates In Return To Mound
NL Cy Young winner Rick Sutcliffe returned after a DL stint to blank the Pirates 1-0 on five hits. He struck out nine and walked three, aided by Jody Davis’ first-inning homer. Pittsburgh’s Jose DeLeon took the loss despite six solid frames. Davis added a second homer off DeLeon in the second.
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David Palmer
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Palmer
Jeff Reardon
Steve Carlton
Texas Downs Mississippi State 12-7 in College World Series
Texas tops Mississippi State 12-7 in Omaha to advance in the College World Series. Mississippi State right-hander Gene Morgan was hit on the left foot by a comebacker but remained in, allowing a six-run Texas seventh. Texas (62-12) meets Arkansas (50-14) at 8:10 p.m., while Mississippi State (50-14) faces Miami (60-16) at 5:10 p.m.
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Chiefs edge Mud Hens in IL thriller to stay near leaders
Syracuse Chiefs rally for three ninth inning runs to beat Toledo 5-4 in Toledo. Mike Sharperson Mitch Webster and Rick Leach drove in the Chiefs' runs in the ninth while Don Gordon earned his third save after a crucial outs. Kelly Gruber made a diving ninth inning stop to preserve the lead.
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Don Gordon
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Auburn
Steve Lombardozzi
Dennis Howard
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Pawtucket
Pat Dodson
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Dodson
Red Sox
Aenals Weninnt
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Streaks and late rallies mark tight ballgame action
In a 6-5 Clippers win over the Tides Columbus scored the decisive run in the eighth as Hobson delivered a right field single after an intentional walk to Juan Bonilla. Kelly Smith collected three hits for the Red Wings while reliever Al Williams earned the win.
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Tees
Rick Laviglotti
Tidewater
Steve Springer
Jim Wilson
Maine
Terry Leach
Jose Calderon
Tanne
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