Trevino Wins 71st U S Open Over Nicklaus by Three
Lee Trevino edged Jack Nicklaus to capture his second U S Open title at Merion Golf Club. Trevino shot 68 to finish two under par while Nicklaus posted 71 to end three behind. Trevino earned 30 000 and rose to the top of the money list with 165 000.
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Mullaney Named Head Coach of Kentucky Colonels
Joe Mullaney becomes head coach of the ABA Kentucky Colonels. He greets 7-foot-2 Artis Gilmore at rookie camp and faces developing stars from Dan Issel to guards Louie Dampier and Darel Carrier as the team pursues the league title.
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Braves Release Wilhelm After Surprise Move
Hoyt Wilhelm, age 47, was released unconditionally by the Atlanta Braves after a 13 game stretch without pitching this year. Wilhelm, the major league record holder for 1 045 appearances, said he would return to Columbus Ga to seek another club for the rest of the season. The Braves sit fifth in the NL West and have dropped nine of 13. The announcement followed a doubleheader with Montreal and involved five other players.
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Blue Is Go For 30-Game Blastoff
Vida Blue pitched 13 strikeouts in a 3-2 Oakland win over Minnesota to stretch the A’s lead in the AL West. Baltimore routed Washington 7-2 while Milwaukee beat California 3-2 in 10 innings. Pittsburgh crushed New York 6-0 as Stargell homered and Ellis won again.
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Baseball Standings and Results From Weekday Games
Baseball standings show Pittsburgh leading the NL with 44 wins and 25 losses while New York trails at 37 27. West division leaders San Francisco 46 25 and Los Angeles 38 30. Tuesday night matchups include New York at Pittsburgh and Chicago at San Francisco with several other games on the schedule.
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Dundee to share corner in Ellis bout at Astrodome
In Houston Muhammad Ali trained with Dundee while Jimmy Ellis prepares for a 12 round title bout July 26 at the Astrodome. Dundee will be in Ellis corner as Ellis’ manager and Ali’s trainer and he will decide on future work with Ali after this fight. Both fighters aimed at Joe Frazier as the real opponent in the eyes of fans.
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Racing Roundup Upsets At Belmont Park And Monmouth Park
Proliferation led from start to finish to win the Belmont Park Nassau County Handicap by three lengths at Belmont Park. Cold Blaze rolled to a seven length victory in the Monmouth Shop Center Purse at Monmouth Park in Oceanport New Jersey.
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