Common Sense On Golf Course During Thunderstorms
A column recalls the six year anniversary of a lightning scare at the Western Open near Chicago involving Lee Trevino Bobby Nichols and Jerry Heard. Tips from Pat Lynn stress shelter stay clear of open areas drop clubs remove metal gear and wait for the storm to pass. Houndslake Country Club adds a warning siren system while Highland Park and Midland Valley detail upcoming golf events and tournaments with divisions and prize plans.
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Lee Trevino
Bobby Nichols
Jerry Heard
Butler National Golf Club
Chicago
Trevino
Pat Lynn
North Augusta Country Club
Lynn
Houndslake Country Club
Len Yaun
Houndslake
Yaun
Highland Park Country Club
Mickey Walker
Mike Jenkins
Pitts Moseley
Helen Killion
Curtis Nichols
Dave Swanson
Ken Timms
A. Moseley
Mike McCarthy
Joe Bennett
Jim Catron
Midland Valley Country Club
Aiken County
Midland Valley
McEnroe Faces Davis Cup Return After Wimbledon Wins
John McEnroe arrives back in New York from England with Wimbledon titles and a damaged public image. He defeated Bjorn Borg to win the singles, ending Borg’s 41-match run, and teamed with Peter Fleming to take doubles. He was fined $4,750 for on court comments about officiating.
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NEW York
John McEnroe
England
Bjorn Borg
McEnroe
Peter Fleming
McEnroe Skips Wimbledon Dinner After Invitation Withdrawal
John McEnroe said the All England Club pulled its champions dinner invitation after he declined to attend the full private meal. He cited fatigue and family time, while Sir Brian Burnett noted reservations existed but the players did not arrive.
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Champion
McEnroe
All- England Club
Brian Burnett
All-England Club
McEnroes
McEnroe’s Early Life Sparked a Wimbledon Rogue Genius
John Patrick McEnroe Jr. grew up in Douglaston New York as a gifted child with early sports talent. His parents defend his character saying he was raised normal and well behaved though media portrayals and British press scrutiny intensified after his Wimbledon breakthrough.
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Mac the Strife
Prince of
McEnroe
John
Kay McEnroe
McEnroes
All-England
Richardson Dominates Bamberg in 9-3 Aiken Victory
Aiken Post 26 pitcher Neal Richardson struck out 11, allowed two hits, and went the distance as Aiken defeated Bamberg Post 39 9-3. Mark Johnson led the offense with three RBIs on two doubles and a single, helping Aiken surge to an early 6-0 lead and hold on as Bamberg scored late.
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Aiken Post
Neal Richardson
Bamberg
Aiken
Warrick
Citizens Field
Richardson
Jimmy Lee Robinson
Mark Johnson
Dar
Ryl Meyer
Thomas Gifford
Post 26
Camden
RBI
Saeeane
Ne Wilson
Ronny Psett
Mark McMillan
Vaadhaer’ Sease
Judge Enjoys Role In Baseball Hearing
The NLRB resumed its case against Major League Baseball before judge Melvin Welles who joked about rooting for the Yankees as Mark Belanger testified for the union. The hearing focuses on whether management opened its books in negotiations amid a 26 day strike with 13 more games canceled.
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National Labor Relations Board
Major League Baseball
Mark Belanger
Bob Boone
Melvin Welles
NLRB
Labor Board
Yankees
Washington
Baltimore
Belanger
Orioles
Union
Welles
Bowie Kuhn
Kuhn
Jerry Reinsdorf
Chicago White Sox
Calvin Griffith
Minnesota Twins
Ruly Carpenter
Philadelphia Phillies
Major League Players Association
Marvin Miller
Miller
Mary Schuette
David Silberman
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Lee MacPhail
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