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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1977
Page
8
AP correspondent describes Jack Nicklaus, 37, as golf's bridesmaid after another major loss. The piece notes a 24 month drought without a major, cites peers like Tom Watson praising his lasting dominance, and contrasts public sympathy with Nicklaus's sustained elite status despite recent defeats.
Jack Nicklaus finished third at the PGA, one shot behind Lanny Wadkins and Gene Littler, earning $15,000 and widening his all time earnings lead. He notes his 63 tour wins and 14 majors, and speaks of perseverance and age as it relates to future major chances.
In the majors Texas Perry 10 9 faces Mi Augustine 10 14 as Tuesday games loom. Kansas City visits Boston Minnesota hosts Baltimore California plays Toronto in key matchups.
Lanny Wadkins overcoming a six stroke deficit in the final round edged Gene Littler to win the 59th PGA National Championship in a sudden death playoff on Pebble Beach. Wadkins birdied 18 to finish the round six under and claim the title as Littler, leading most of the day, stumbled with five bogeys over the final nine holes.
At Pebble Beach California Lanny Wadkins Gene Littler and Jack Nicklaus fought a duel to decide the PGA Championship. Littler led at ten under par before a late stumble, but recovered to force a sudden death playoff where Wadkins parred the final apart from a missed eagle putt and Littler clinched victory with a par on the first extra hole.
Mike Schmidt blasted his 29th and 30th homers driving in six as Philadelphia overwhelmed Chicago 10-2 in the opener and 4-2 in the nightcap. Greg Luzinski added his 31st as the Phillies extended a club record 12-game win streak while Cubs manager Herman Franks lamented a 16-30 run since June.
Cleveland overwhelmed Milwaukee 14-5 after a 12-4 opener as Bill Travers labored through 14 runs 18 hits and four walks. The Indians also beat the Brewers in both games of Sunday’s twin bill at Cleveland Stadium while other AL scores featured the Red Sox Yankees Orioles Tigers Blue Jays Rangers and more.
Mike Kirkland, former Arkansas standout, sprinted 14 yards for the decisive score as the Colts beat Houston 14-7 in a preseason game. He completed six of eight passes for 101 yards, earning the game ball amid a crowd-pleasing punt duel and other NFL exhibition results.
The leagues reveal top hitters and leaders: MIN Carew 379 at bats, 97 runs, 169 hits, 14 triples, 30 homers. Bostock 333 at bats, 81 runs, 147 hits. Rice 322 at bats, 82 runs, 30 homers. Bonds 62 runs, 88 RBIs. DET Hisle 78 runs, 28 doubles. NL figures include Parker, Stennett, Foster, and Griffey with prominent marks in batting, runs, RBIs, and hits.
National Hockey League notes Washington Capitals sign Mark Lofthouse as a forward. A college university swimmer named Margie Shuer is mentioned in women’s swimming. National Football League updates include Atlanta Falcons announcing June Jones at quarterback and Los Angeles Rams’ Charles Young at tight end.
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