AL Upholds Pine Tar Ruling Ends Brett Controversy
The American League upheld the decision disallowing George Brett’s home run for excessive pine tar. Commissioner Lee MacPhail described the ruling as difficult but necessary, with bat expert Bob Fisher to inform Yankees owner George Steinbrenner. The fallout sparked national talk and jokes, including on the Tonight Show.
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Mid Carolina Claims District II Youth Title At Traughber Field
Mid-Carolina defeated North Augusta 6 0 to win the District II youth league baseball final at Traughber Field. George Reeder pitched a no hitter with 17 strikeouts to pace the champs who improve to an undefeated tournament record. Leroy Bookman had three hits and a homer as North Augusta managed four baserunners. Mid-Carolina advances to the state tournament in Laurens on Monday.
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Yarborough sets Talladega pole speed record
Cale Yarborough posted a qualifying mark of 201.744 mph at Alabama International Motor Speedway to claim the Talladega 500 pole. He also holds the Talladega 500 and Winston 500 records, with teammates and rivals Bill Elliott Benny Parsons and Dale Earnhardt lining up behind him for Sunday's start.
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Withdrawals Shrink Field in Canadian Open Golf Championship
In Oakville Ontario the Canadian Open faced a short field of 144 starters from a 156-entry strength due to more than two dozen withdrawals. Ralph Landrum shot 65 to tie for the lead, while Vance Heafner matched him as Cal Peete withdrew with back trouble. Landrum’s late tour entry followed strong earlier results and he finished bogey-free with an eagle final hole. Heafner birdied four of his last five holes to share leadership alongside Jaeckel and Norman and Holland close behind.
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Only Survivors Remain
Patty Sheehan tied Betsy King for the lead after an even par 71 on Cedar Ridge during a brutal first round of the 31st U S Women's Open in Tulsa. Sun baked greens and 103 degree heat left many players high and dry with 65 scores of 80 or higher and only 14 within two strokes of par.
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