July 17, 1989 Table Of Contents
Wimbledon
Boris Becker smashed his way to a coveted third championship at Wimbledon...and Steffi Graf retained her title in grand style to give West Germany a historic sweep
Gymnastics
Brandy Johnson was the top woman gymnast at the nationals, but will she age to perfection?
By J.E. Vader
Baseball At Midseason
Margo Adams (left), Pete Rose and others have kept the headlines filled with unseemly baseball stories, but, fortunately, the first half of the 1989 season also provided fans with many memorable achievements on the field
Blanchette
Craig Blanchette, the world-record holder in the wheelchair mile, has lifted his demanding sport to a new level
By Kenny Moore
An American Summer
There was big-time cycling with a small-town flavor at the Casper Classic, and the McCallums eagerly took part—more or less
Foreman
STILL HUNGRY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS
George Foreman lost his world heavyweight title 15 years ago, but now his appetite for boxing has returned, and he covets Mike Tyson as the entrèe
Television
Workout shows attract viewers—and some exercisers
By Steve Rushin
For The Record
A Roundup of the Week July 3-9
Compiled by Richard O'Brien
Point After
Old-geezer competition deprives today's stars of their due
By Rick Reilly
Departments
Edited by Gay Flood
Edited by Craig Neff