European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - July 6, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Wednesday july 6,1988 the stars and stripes Page 21 determined Edberg tops Becker for title by Peter Alfano Wimbledon England not maybe it was the rain that doused Boris Becker s flame the starting and stopping these past two Days giving him and Stefan Edberg the look of Volunteer firemen answering a series of Wimbledon false alarms. Maybe As Becker suggested he expended too much Energy and emotion when he beat the defending Champi on and then the no. 1 player in the world in the quarterfinals and semifinals matches that were like finals for him. But As Becker stood dejectedly with his arms folded on Centre court monday watching the Post match ceremony for the first time in a supporting role it must have crossed his mind that the better player was Edberg whose game and Low key manner were More suited to the grass courts on an otherwise Chilly dreary Day. Edberg finally lived up to expectations fulfilling his primary goal this year. At 22, the Blond swede with the pleasant disposition which some have mistaken for a Lack of resolve is the Wimbledon Champion having Defeated Becker 4-6, 7-6, 6-4, 6-2, in the first men s final to be played Over two Days. Edberg is the first swede to win Wimbledon since Bjorn Borg captured the last of his five singles titles in 1980. In a rendition of Borg s famous Post match ritual Edberg celebrated by dropping to his Knees with his arms outstretched tipping Over on his Back. When he stood he was greeted by Becker who had climbed Over the net to extend his congratulations. It s hard to believe i really won it Edberg said. This is something i be worked a Long time for. It was my target this year. It s a fantastic feeling that has t sunk into my system  during the ceremony Edberg walked around the court holding the Challenge cup grinning shaking his head in disbelief. When he walked to the Side where Becker stood the 20-year-old West German made a request. I asked him if i could touch the trophy to know what it feels like Becker said. Becker had his Chance to raise the trophy in 1985 and Wimbledon the Bonscore Wimbledon England a the Bonscore monday of third seeded Stefan Edberg s 4-6, 7-6 7-26-4,6-2 Victory Over sixth seeded Boris Becker in the men s championship of Wimbledon Edberg Becker first serve pet 58 65 aces 2 6 deuces 4 9 love games 2 5 Edberg Becker double faults 6 8 total Points won 129 118 Sec. Games broken 2 4 service Points 82 82 86. He dedicated this year to reclaiming it after being eliminated in a traumatic second round loss in 1987. Ear Lier he said that he Felt he was psychologically stronger than Edberg whom he had beaten in nine of 14 matches. His Road to the final however was not easy. He Defeated Pat Cash the defending Champion then Ivan Lendl no. 1 in the world in a match also lasting two Days be cause of rain. Edberg a Superb serve and volleyed who is at his Best on grass was one hurdle too Many. I m a human being Becker said and when you beat the defending Champion and the no. 1 player you say what am i doing out Here i be done everything i had to do to win the tournament " the match had progressed Only five games sunday when a halt was called. Play resumed monday afternoon and the rain held off Long enough for Becker to break Edberg and Lead 5-4. Following another lengthy delay the players trudged Back onto the court. This was one instance where Edberg s dispassionate manner worked in his favor. During the first delay Mon Day Edberg was eating Ravioli with his coach Tony pick Ard and his agent Tom Ross when he noticed that the Sun was shining. I better Stop he said then calmly prepared to play. Although Becker held serve to win the first set de see Edberg on Page 26 a photo Sweden s Stefan Edberg. Celebrates 1st Wimbledon title 1994 world cup awarded to . Regensdorf Switzerland not the United states on Mon Day was awarded the 1994 world cup soccer s quadrennial International tournament regarded in some countries As the world s Premier sports event. It is the first time the cup will be played in the United states. The 12 Sites for the games of the tournament have not been determined. The 1986 tournament in Mexico attracted an attendance of 2.5 million and was watched by a worldwide Tele vision audience including an Esti mated 600 million in 161 countries who viewed the championship game in which Argentina Defeated West Germany. The 1990 tournament will be played in Italy. A Campaign of 15 months by the . Soccer federation ended As the executive committee of the federation internationale de football association known worldwide by its French initials fifa cast 10 votes for the United states seven for Morocco and two for Brazil. As the Host the United states automatically qualifies for the month Long 52-match tournament. The world cup began in 1930. An american team has participated Only three times the last one in 1950. Through the last tournament in 1986, american teams have failed to Advance beyond the regional qualify ing rounds. Two members of the committee including Java Havelange the fifa president abstained from the voting As brazilian nationals. The outcome of the vote had been expected for some time. Once fifa officials had toured facilities in All three countries and evaluated the financial and governmental assistance each country could offer the United states had been widely perceived to have a Clear advantage. The United states is the Only unconquered continent in the soccer set said Peter Pullen a member of the brazilian bid delegation express ing a common opinion within the fifa family of 158 nations. There is a great potential for economic Power and a lot of people can make a lot of Money if the games take  the economic Power marketing potential and abundance of facilities were chief Selling Points throughout the United states Campaign. They see cup on Page 26 reds Bounce mets in support of Rose by the associated press new York once the Cincinnati reds were told manager Pete Rose would keep his Job they went out and did theirs. Jose Rijo struck out 10 and came within one Batter of his first major league shutout and Nick Esasky drove in three runs monday night As the reds beat new y9rk 5-1 for their first Victory in seven tries this season against the mets. Before the game reds general manager Murray Cook held a closed door meet ing. The message Rose whose Job was rumoured to be in jeopardy will not be replaced. We had a Good atmosphere tonight Rose said. Did we look like a Good team i thought we  Rijo who walked three looked like his famous father in Law Hall of Famer Juan Marichal. Rijo 9-3, lost a bid for his first shutout in 60 starts when Dave Magadan lined an rib single with two outs in the ninth scoring Howard John son who had walked and stolen second. Esasky had a pair of run scoring sin Gles and a sacrifice Fly. Eddie Milner batting Only. 190 in Lim no Roundup item action this season got into the game when Center fielder Eric Davis was injured in a collision. Milner scored twice got his first rib of the season and stole a base. The reds Defeated David Cone 9-2, who started the night with a 2.15 earned run average the second Best in baseball but has struggled in his last three starts. In the third inning Kevin Mcreynolds hit a Blooper to shallow Center. Davis collided with second baseman Jeff Treadway who along with shortstop Barry Larkin failed to catch the Ball which fell for a double. Davis left the game with a bruised left knee. Milner replaced Davis and made a diving catch when Darryl Strawberry Fol Lowed with a sinking liner to right Center. In the fourth Chris Sabo doubled with one out and Kal Daniels walked. With two outs Milner singled in one run and Esasky followed with a run scoring sin  reds scored twice in the sixth As Daniels walked stole second and moved see no on Page 26 a $ win in 6 again p. 26