Gerulaitis Seeks Wimbledon Triumph To Top Borg Connors Vilas
Vitas Gerulaitis, the World Championship Tennis title holder and Australian Open champion, aims to win Wimbledon or the US Open to outpace Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors, and Guillermo Vilas. He discusses his rivalries, serving improvements, and plans to host tennis clinics for New York City children after returning from Wimbledon.
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Bullets Hope to Overcome Loss With Strong Inside Game
Landover Md AP Washington Bullets coach Dick Motta says his team can shake off the psychological blow of blowing a 19 point lead and losing the series opener to Seattle. He stresses the need to improve inside play and regain confidence.
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Marshall Rescues Twins in 2-0 Victory Over Rangers
Mike Marshall earned the win after relief in the eighth inning, preserving a 2-0 win for the Minnesota Twins over the Texas Rangers. Marshall has allowed only one earned run in five Twins appearances, totaling eight innings with one hit and one walk. Manager Gene Mauch praised his durability and noted Marshall’s improving rapport with the press. Other AL results include Seattle routing Kansas City 10-1 and Boston edging Toronto 5-4.
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Clarke Beaten 7-6 10th Inning Win Pushes Valley Playoff Hope
Loudoun Valley rallied to a 7-6 ten inning victory over Clarke County to stay even for playoff seeding. Dale Reid struck out 12 in relief as Valley erased a 6-4 eighth inning deficit and forced a 10th inning run scoring on a grounder.
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Jimmy Ashby
David Anderson
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Mike Riley
Mota Eyes Pinch Hit Record and Dodgers Rally
Manny Mota drives in three with bases loaded in eighth to power the Dodgers to an 8-1 win over San Diego. Lasorda hails Mota as amazing and praises Dusty Baker and Vic Davalillo as key contributors. In NL action Cincinnati routs Atlanta 10-0 and Montreal beats Pittsburgh 5-2. In Virginia, Loudoun Valley ends Warren County girls softball dynasty with a 22-7 win to reach Region II Group AA playoffs.
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Sylvia Holmes
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