Connors Leads Americans Into Wimbledon Semis Bid
Jimmy Connors begins with rest after a five set win over Stan Smith as he heads a four man American push for three semifinal spots. John McEnroe, the junior phenom, seeks a quarterfinal berth and Vitas Gerulaitis faces Billy Martin in a pivotal quarter. Bjorn Borg meets Ilie Nastase in the other half.
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Johnson Paces White Sox Surge After Spencer Injury
Lamar Johnson delivered 3 for 3 with a bases loaded triple and four RBIs as the White Sox beat Seattle 10-4 to stay one game behind the AL West lead. Johnson, filling in for Jim Spencer, is likely to see swings again if Spencer returns, with a day-to-day first-base plan in place.
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Little League Colts Enjoy a Positive Season Experience
In Burlingame California a Colts youth baseball team in an 8 year old division shows how Little League can be joyful even without a championship. The Boys faced injuries and early losses but grew through practice and family support, ending with strong teamwork and memorable moments.
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McCovey belts two home runs in inning setting NL mark
Willie McCovey aged 39 belted two homers in one inning and a grand slam off Joe Hoerner as the Giants rallied from an 8-3 deficit to beat the Reds 14-9 and set an NL record with his 17th career grand slam. He later noted his improved form despite wrist pain.
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Rangers Face A's as Hunter Debut Looms
Perry questions Billy Hunter's character as Hunter becomes Rangers manager and travels to Oakland for a series with the A's. Perry seeks his seventh win against Oakland while the Rangers aim to solidify direction after a 5-2 win in Monday night action with Marshall starting and Lindblad finishing. Washington slugged a three run homer while Marshall exited with a knee injury.
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Edna Stengel Near Death After Stroke for Five Years
Edna Stengel 82 wife of baseball great Casey Stengel is dying in Los Angeles, brother John Lawson says. She has been hospitalized five years after a stroke and could pass away this week. Lawson recalls their 52 year marriage as a lasting love story and notes Casey Stengel’s devotion in visiting Edna during his illness.
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