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Show TEE Wednesday, July 6, 1977 Page 7 REPORT By Brown I (Ml Ills The HHMh Wimbledon tennis tournament came to a close Saturday after two weeks of tennis action that sent home the record crowds totally satisfied especially those hailing from the European side of the Atlantic. The 1977 Wimbledon marked the first time since 1934 that Europeans won both the men's and women's singles titles as Britain's Virginia Wade won the women's title and Sweden's Bjorn Borg repeated as the men's singles champion. Alter upsetting defending champion Chris Evert in semifinal play earlier in the week, Miss Wade came from behind to defeat the Netherland's Betty Stove for her first Wimbledon tennis title at the age of 31. Although center court has surely seen better tennis, few would argue that a more emotional match has not been I'- ed her- r quite some time as Miss Wade was cheerea Dy her countrymen and queen as she accepted her silver winner's plate. After experiencing 15 years of failure and frustration, at Wimbledon, Miss Wade came back after losing the first set 4-6, to win the final two 6-3, 6-1. Bjorn Borg, admittedly tired both physically and mentally, pushed himself through one of the most fierce and tense matches played in recent Wimbledon history to defeat "bad boy" and number one seed of the tournament Jimmy Connors 3-6, 6-2, 6-1, 5-7, 6-4. Although the whole match produced some of the best tennis possible, it was the fifth and final set which provided the most exciting action. Borg was leading 4-0, but the left handed Connors suddenly unleashed an awesome display of faultless tennis as he tied the set at 4 games apiece. But just as it seemed the tide had turned in favor of the left hander from Illinois, he double faulted and made several other vital errors to hand the last two games to Borg. In winning this year's title, Borg became the first man since Australia's John Newcome (1970-71 ) to win successive men's singles titles. Golf breaking up a tnree way tie with a birdie on the 34th hole Sunday, Dave Eichelberger held on for a two stroke victory over Morris Hatalsky, Gary McCord and Mike Morley in the $130,000 Greater Milwaukee Open Golf Tournament. Eichelberger finished with a 10 under par 278 total. Rain on Thursday had delayed the first round by one day, forcing the 36 hole wind up. Eichelberger, whose only other tour victory in 11 years, which also came here in 1971, collected $26,000 for his victory. Horseracing Shortly after Seattle Slew became the 10th Triple Crown winner, there was much conjecture over whether or not owner Mickey Taylor should gamble racing the only undefeated champion again. Well, Mickey Taylor lived up to his word that he would race Slew again if healthy and is now finding himself possibly 4 million dollars poorer than if he had made the safe decision and put his Triple Crown winner out to stud. Heavily favored in Sunday's $316,400 Swaps Stakes for 3 year olds at Hollywood Park, Seattle Slew lost his first race ever, running a distant fourth to the Maryland-bred J.O. Tobin. Ridden by the famed Bill Shoemaker, J.O. Tobin went to the front at the start and never lost the lead as he scored an eight length victory in the mile and one quarter race. After winning the Preakness, the last of the Triple Crown races, Seattle Slew in stud was valued as high as 15 million dollars. Conjecture has it that the value has dropped by as much as 4 million dollars with this poor showing. Track Vladimir Yashchenko, a teenaged Soviet athlete, broke the world high jump record Sunday, clearing 7 feet 734 inches after missing three times as he attempted to become the first man to clear 7'8". The official jump by the Russian teenager, who still prefers the straddle style as opposed to the flop style used by most young jumpers, past by one half inch the previous record of 7-7 1 a set in 1976 by Dwight Stones of the United States at Philadelphia. The record breaking performance came at the sixth annual USSR-USA Junior Track Meet held at the University of Richmond and helped salvage some pride for the young Soviet team, which was badly beaten by the U.S. team. Baseball Looking briefly at the major league standings after another week of action, we find the only real surprise in the American League East where the New York Yankees have taken a 2 game lead over the Boston Red Soxs who lost eight games in a row. In the A.L. West the Chicago White Soxs have increased their percentage point lead to 2'2 games over the Minnesota Twins. Moving to the National League, it is the Los Angeles Dodgers maintaining the 8'2 game lead over the Cincinnati Reds in the West and in the East the Chicago Cubs have had their lead over Philadelphia reduced to 4 M games. Martin Discusses Park City "They're not here to make a killing and move on," he commented. "They're committed to living here and to creating something they can live with. "This is not usually the case, especially in resorts. The developers usually get in and get out. "The developers who have been here for the past few years have improved their skills and are looking at the economic realities." Martin had praise for city officials and criticism for Main Street merchants. He said both the City Council and Planning Commission have "a good mix" of members. "The City Council is more representative of the public and more concerned with the opinions and desires of the public than any of the ten I've worked with in the past," the planner remarked. He added that the composition of the council and commission has improved over the past two years. Martin also said, "The city has chosen its professionals wisely." "There is no better city manager in Utah than Wayne Matthews," he remarked. "He's 100 percent devoted to Park City. He doesn't work a forty-hour week, he works whenever there's something to be done. And he has a good handle on what's going on here." Martin said he is concerned that the attitude of many Main Street merchants "hasn't changed that much." "They're geared for the ski season. They should be providing services as a year-round year-round resort," he commented. Martin said the merchants should be keeping their doors open all summer even if it means suffering through some slow days. Continued From Page 3 Martin said it would not be "There's an unbelievable market along the Wasatch Front," he remarked. "And it's not that the people are not coming up here. The doors aren't open." Martin observed, "Many of the Main Street merchants talk a good game, asking the city to do this and do that, but when it comes down to it they're the last ones to act. "They should set some goals and policies for themselves. The city is trying to do things for Main Street and there's an unbelievable lack of appreciation." appre-ciation." As for the future of Park City, Martin sees a continued mix of recreational and residential development with a trend toward more year-round residents. "Lots of people in Salt Lake want to move up here," he observed. "If I had to make a crystal ball prediction I would say there will be more full time residents and fewer transients. 'it used to be the vogue to live in Salt Lake and have a summer home in Park City. More and more of these people will be moving up here permanently." long before a "viable transportation system between Park City and Salt Lake" is needed. He commented that more full time residents will make for a better community with more property owners active in civic affairs. As a resort, Park City's future is extremely rosy, according to Martin. "In five to ten years there won't be a resort in the nation, no matter where it is, that can compete with Park City. Park City is going to have more to offer." Although Martin said he has been "comfortable with the planning office the way it is," he foresees a need for changes in the years ahead. "Within 24 months the office will have to expand. A full time assistant to the planner will nave to be hired," Martin predicted. He also said it would not be too long before the city will have to separate duties among a zoning administrator and a planner so that "a lot more can be accomplished." "The majority of my time has been spent on zoning administration which takes time away from planning duties such as the redevelopment of the city's problem areas." Martin said that the additional state and federal grants that could be pursued by an extra planning office employee would more than offset the payroll increase. Despite too few hours in the day, Martin said he has enjoyed creating the planning office. "My replacement will have different ideas but the office is at a good beginning for whoever comes in. There's a good feeling towards it from the city and from the people." Martin said he owes much to Park City for the experience he has received and he cited the education level and the awareness of the residents. He commented that his two years here have been "at least three times as valuable as the three years I spent in the Cache Valley and the key reason is the public and the public attitude." "This is not in any way. shape or form a typical Utah town," he added. Martin, who will retain his residence in Park West Village, concluded, "Even though I'm changing jobs I intend to stay very active in what's happening here." Weber State Denied Use Of City Park Continued From Page 1 Park combined with this year's drought would cause too much damage. "I'm afraid you would cause more damage than we could repair," Mayor Leon Uriarte told McCauley. "Plus there seems to be a conflict with other activities scheduled at the park." Councilman Wilking commented, "It would be good to have you up here but due to the other uses planned and trje water situation I don't think it would be in the city's best interests." "The people in the community come first," he added. McCauley was asked to consider Park City for next year's practices. The football field at the new high school would be completed and the water situation hopefully would be improved, the city officials said. Park City Racquet Club The Swimming Poo! is now Open! "m Lp ., " ft , ,r Q Park City's largest Swimming Pool PUBLIC SWIM LESSONS The pool will be open July 5th throughout the Summer 8 a.m.-ll:30 a.m. Mon.-Fri. Swim lessons 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Fri. General Swim for Members & Guests 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. General swim Call the Club for Tennis clinic & Lesson scheduling Life Saving Class will start Aug. 1st Also New TENNIS CLINICS open to the Public 3-1 Vi hr. lessons on consecutive days or once a week mornings or evenings Private & Semi-private Lessons also available The Centre Court an outdoor grill serving tennis & swimming buffs Jr. swimming & tennis lesson package available 1 1 1 iinr 3BESSQE |