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Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon... tennis...
Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon... tennis...
Item # 643476
July 07, 1974
SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, July 7, 1974
* Jimmy Connors wins 1st Wimbledon
* Tennis singles
The front page has a three column photo: "Kissing Couple of Champs"
On the front page of the sport's section (inside) is a five column headline: "Connors Takes Honors" with photo. (see) First report coverage on famed American tennis star, Jimmy Connors, winning his very 1st Wimbledon singles championship. Chris Evert, who he was engaged with at the time, won the Women's championship the day before.
Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Complete with 74 pages, a little spine wear, otherwise very nice.
Category: The 20th Century