Sullivan Wins Cleveland Grand Prix In Thrilling Finish
Danny Sullivan overtook Bobby Rahal to win the ninth Budweiser Cleveland Grand Prix after Al Unser Jr. suffered a pit fire that hospitalized him and two crewmen. Unser led early, Sullivan seized the lead on lap 66 and finished five seconds ahead.
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Auto racing hooked this Cleveland radio chief in 1982
In February 1982 WERE Radio won rights to broadcast the first Indy car race in Cleveland. On July 4 the Budweiser Cleveland 500 debuted at a makeshift lakefront track. The author recalls meeting drivers like Dan Coughlin and Bobby Rahal, learning quickly about Indy cars, and becoming a lifelong fan as CART grew with Penske Patrick.
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Edberg Edges Becker For Wimbledon Title in Five Sets
Stefan Edberg won his second Wimbledon singles title by defeating Boris Becker in five sets on Centre Court 6-2 6-2 3-6 3-6 6-4. The match marked the first five-set final since 1982 and showcased the rivalry in a sunlit London final. Edberg credited his resilience and praised a tough, high-level battle.
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Indians Split With A's After Eventful Series
Cleveland pitchers issued 12 walks as the Indians dropped an 8-3 decision to Oakland but salvaged a split of the four game set. Jose Canseco hit his 22nd homer and Dave Stewart earned the win for the A's while Nipper struggled on the mound for Cleveland.
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