European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - June 29, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse Saturday june 29, 1991 the stars and stripes b Page 25 John Macenroe babysit son scan while the rain halted his practice session is Back on track by Mike Collett United press International Wimbledon England usually a match Between the 221st-ranked player and the 60th ranked player in the world would hardly warrant much attention. But when the no. 221 happens to be Jimmy Connors Wimbledon Champion in 1974 and 1982, and runner up in 1975, 1977,_ 1978 and 1984, ranking becomes totally irrelevant. A Quot a a a a Quot a a a a a a. A Connors who will be 39 in september was Back at Wimbledon after a two year absence and treated the no. 1 court crowd to a display of. Superb Tennis a and a wisecracking sideshow the fans Many of whom had waited four his first found tie against Finland a Veli Paloheimo thoroughly enjoyed themselves under unfamiliar Blue Sites. F. A Connors a wild card entrant at his 19th, and possibly last Wimbledon dispatched Paloheimo 6-2, 6-0, 7-5, in an hour and 37, minutes with a performance that evoked memories of his Golden years Quot. It was Connors 99th singles match at Byro Gloster the associated press Wimbledon. England Andre Agassi overcame a series of rain delays and a Lack of grass court experience Friday to defeat Grant Connell in five sets for his first Victory at Wimbledon. Jimmy Connors Boris Becker Ivan Lendl and Jim courier also took advantage of improved weather to Advance to the second round of the rain plagued tournament Steffi a Graf a two time Champion became the firs to reach the third round. \. The biggest1 upset victim Friday was ninth seed Quot Michael a Chang who Tost a two set Lead and squandered four match Points against a Tim. Mayotte. Eleventh seed Emilio Sanchez a Clay court specialist lost in straight sets to Patrick Mcenroe 6-3, 7-6, 6-1, a Mayotte a sex time Wimbledon Quad to finalist who has struggled during the past two years and has fallen to 92nd Iii the world rankings rallied to defeat Chang 6-7, 4-6, 6-1, 7-6, 6-2. Lie won the fourth set in a dramatic 11-9 tic Bra scr. The Good weather was not enough to Clear up a backlog of matches from earlier in the week. Wimbledon officials said today that matches would be played sunday for the first time Iri tournament history. The Middle sunday traditionally has been a rest Day in the tournament that began in 1877, but officials said they had Little Choice because the weather forecast for next week is not Good. Chris Gorringe chief executive of the All England club that runs Wimbledon said play will begin at Nooh sunday on All courts but that attendance May be restricted because of local safety regulations. A the committee came to this decision very reluctantly a he said. A it was the intention that the first two rounds of the singles be played by saturday night and that sadly cannot be a. Acc scr praised the move saying a a it so about Lime they did it.�?�. A a its the right decision a he said. A for everybody its a lot easier the tournament anti the players.�?�. A a a Agassi whose Only previous visit had ended in a first round loss in 1987, seemed to gain Confidence during a match that began thursday afternoon and was interrupted twice today by showers. A. A a a a the filth seed ventured farther and farther from his usual Perch on the base line As the match progressed even trying some serve and Volley play in the final set of the 4-6,6-1, 67, 7-5, 6-3 Victory a it feels like a Crapshoot out there. You just throw the Dice and Hope they Roll your Way a said Agassi who played in an All White is a shot making tournament you Sec shots Here you done to Sec anywhere else. �?o1 had a great time. I done to think in be Ever enjoyed playing As much As i have the last couple of Days.�?�. A. Agassi was faced 17 times but made Connell pay on serve ripping 34 return winners against he Canadian. Two time Champion Connors whose match against veil Paloheimo originally was set for monday Defeated the finn 62, 6-0, 7-5 in his 99th singles contest at Wimbledon. A a in a just Happy to be playing. Its about time the tournament got underway a Connors said. A a it a been a rough four Days. Just to get out of the Loeker room is a v Becker the second seed and a the acc time Champion Defeated former Davis cup teammate Carl Uwe Steeb 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in 93 minutes. Lendl the third seed began his annual quest for the Only grand slam title he lacks by defeating Kelly Everden 6-2, 7 5,7-6. A a a a by a. \ fourth seed courier the French open Winner and a natural Bas Clinch served and volleyed his Way to a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 vie tory Over Rodolpho Gilbert. Also winning were 10th seed Goran Ivanisevic 13th seed Jakob in Lack 14th seed Karel Nova Eck and Brad Gilbert the 15th seed Ivanisevic blasted 25 aces in his do feat of Andrew Castie 7-6,7-6,6-2. Karel Novack won 7-6 7-36-3, 6-4 against. Lido Iglewski of Germany Graf who became the top seed when Monica Seles withdrew Defeated Peanut Louie Harper 6-0, 6-1 in their second round match v a a. Three other women a seeds also won but the 15th seed a Clay court specialist Sandra Cecchini a was eliminated 6-3, 36, 6-1 by Elizabeth sin Ylie. Sixth seed Jana Novotna won 6-3, 6-0 Over Nicole Pratt. Katerina male Eva seeded eighth Defeated Julie Salmon 7-5, 6-3. Amy Frazier an american seeded 14th, Defeated Karin a Schwindt 7-6, 6-4. Wimbledon an All time menus record and his 100th match will be against the Winner of the tie Between american Aaron Krickstein and a Lofano Pescosolido of Italy. It was his 83rd Victory a More than any other male player in Wimbledon history. A a. A a. A a. A a a a in be surprised myself already by getting past the first round a said Connors a i surprised myself at How Well i played out there. I can to Tell you what a thrill it was to get out there at All after being stuck in the locker room from 11 in the morning to seven in the evening for. The past four Days.�?�. Connors ranking nosedive from 14th at the end of 1989 to equal 936th at the end of last year because he had operations on his foot and his wrist and Only Connors played three matches. But in reaching the third round at the French open last month he showed he could still at least compete with the Best. A a in a quoted at 200-1 to win Wimble Don this year and i think in a Worth a Pound or two for old time s Sake. At least a he said jokingly. A a he joked with the Umpire and the crowd in a Way that the Connors of old would done. There was no arguing and no histrionics. Ivanisevic Battles despite virtual civil War at Home Wimbledon England up Goran Ivanisevic is refusing to allow the upheaval in his Homeland of Yugoslavia to distract him from his own struggle at Wimbledon. T with his country on the Brink of civil War Ivanisevic a a croat from Sudit Yugoslavia a insists he has Only Tennis of his mind despite the gathering crisis after Croatia and Slovenia declared their Independence. Ivanisevic the no. 10 seed completed an explosive 7-6 9-77-6 7-56-2 first round Victory Over Britain Sandrew cast fee on Friday unleashing an incredible 25 acc for a personal record. A a in a just concentrating on my Tennis a Ivanisevic said. A a in a not Here to think about politics. In a Here to play my Best tournament.�?�. Asked whether he wanted his nationality in the championships changed to croatian he replied with a smile a a no a there a nothing happening in Croatia. A i phoned my sister Sudjana and a Friend and they say everything is quiet. Its hot and Nice and they Are swimming every day.�?�. A. A. Ivanisevic has parents with him at Wimbledon and seemed perfectly relaxed despite the alarming reports about the rising strife in the two republics. Bloody Battles Between local militias and the yugoslav Peoples army in Slovenia continued Friday As the yugoslav government seized control of All International Border checkpoints. Pockets of ethnic violence also persisted in Croatia where at least eight people have been killed and 21 wounded since the two republics declared Independence tuesday night. Ivan Scovic advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals last year before losing to Germany a Boris Becker and wants to do better in 1991. A i feel very confident a he said. A a in a serving very Well and playing very Well. I think i have a Good Chance even though. In a in the toughest part of the sports a Conval Esopo Antone a a a a. A. Television. A baseball St. Louis at Chicago cubs 9 10 . Saturday live new York Yan Kucs at Milwaukee 2 30 ., sunday live. A radio baseball Seattle at Toronto 7 30 . Saturday live Texas at California 4 Sunday. M
