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Today in Sports Sept. 8

1946 — Jack Kramer wins his first U.S. men’s singles titles with a 9-7, 6-3, 6-0 win over Tom Brown. 1957 — Althea Gibson becomes the first black to win the U.S. Open, beating Louise Brough, 6-3, 6-2. Australia’s Malcolm Anderson defeats countryman Ashley Cooper in three sets to become the first unseeded player to win the U.S. Open. 1968 — Virginia Wade wins the first official U.S. Open (formerly known as U.S National Championships). Wade upsets Billie Jean King, 6-4, 6-2 and Arthur Ashe beats Tom Okker, 14-12, 5-7, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 for the men’s title. 1969 — Australia Rod ...

US diesel prices hit a record high

CHICAGO (AP) -- Diesel hit a record price in the U.S. on Friday, soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time as the six-month war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel. Because diesel is used for many freight and delivery networks, higher diesel prices mean higher ...

Cruising through the village

Rollover occupant uninjured

WELLS TOWNSHIP — A rollover accident that landed one vehicle in the ditch of County Road 426 in the early afternoon on Saturday caused traffic backups but no injuries. Just northwest of the Billerud paper mill on 426, also called M.5 Road, an SUV went off the road and down a steep ditch, ...

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Labor Day roundup

ESCANABA — This Labor Day weekend, communities come together in various ways to commemorate the holiday that honors the workforce while serving as the unofficial end of summer. Happenings in the area include the following events: SATURDAY - A car show in Manistique starts at 10 a.m. and ...