Navratilova Wins Wimbledon Crown in Three Sets
Martina Navratilova beat Chris Evert 2-6 6-4 7-5 to claim the women's singles title at Wimbledon becoming the first Eastern European born player to win here. She overcame a 2-0 deficit in the final set and earned $30,780.
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Palmer Loses Again as Blue Jays Top Orioles and Weave Feud
Toronto starter Dave Lemanczyk beat Jim Palmer 2-0 aided by Mike Willis as umpire Marty Springstead ejected Earl Weaver for the seventh time in their ongoing clash. Other AL results include Angels 9 Royals 2, Mariners 3 A’s 2, Yankees 7 Rangers 2, Red Sox 7 White Sox 6 in 10, and Tigers 8 Indians 4 with Jason Thompson driving in four for Detroit.
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Lasorda Adds Three Dodgers to NL Reserves
Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda names 11 NL reserves led by Dave Lopes Ron Cey and Reggie Smith joining starter Steve Garvey Rick Monday and pitcher Tommy John. Reds stars Concepcion Morgan Rose Foster Bench Seaver Grimsley Rogers Zachry Blue Fingers Sutter Sutt. AL reserves named by Billy Martin include Yastrzemski Lynn Nettles Munson Sundberg Lemon Howell Murray Reynolds Thompson White Sorenson.
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Joe Morgan
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San Francisco
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Houston
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Phillies
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Toronto
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Baltimore
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Seattle
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Detroit
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Kansas City
Lary Sorenson
Milwaukee
Celtics could swap owners in unprecedented franchise move
The NBA Board of Governors anticipated approving a swap where John Y. Brown would trade the Buffalo Braves to Irv Levin's control, moving the team to San Diego. Celtics owners, including Red Auerbach, faced contract and future questions as the team posted a historically poor 32 50 record.
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Hohman Eyes Rising Louisville Teams Under New AD
Howard Hohman, named Louisville athletic director, says basketball already earns national respect and football is turning the corner. He aims to raise football and eventually baseball to prominence without hurting overall athletic program funding, including women's sports.
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University of Louisville
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Florida
Eastwick Saves Phillies In One Hit Relief Win Over Expos
Rawly Eastwick pitched 4 2 3 innings of one hit relief to back a 7 6 Phillies victory over the Montreal Expos. He said he feels at home with Philadelphia and the bullpen can rest, while Greg Luzinski hit his 20th homer as Philadelphia pounded Ross Grimsley for 10 hits and seven runs.
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