Swinging Door Open as PGA Tour Draws Debate
Columbus hosts the PGA event with Jack Nicklaus Palmer and Tony Lema as co favorites. Players debate prestige and format while veteran Walter Hagen recalls the era of match play. Tournament director Joe Black notes past financial struggles and TV limits.
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Nicklaus Still Driving Champion in tuneup event
Jack Nicklaus of Columbus retained his PGA driving title in a tuneup for the big tournament. At Columbus Country Club he sent a 320 yard drive, 1 foot 11 3/4 inches, beating runner-up Harold Williams of Tuscaloosa by about 14 yards.
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PGA Championship Opens Amid Stormy Conditions at Columbus
The 46th PGA Championship begins at Columbus Country Club after a week of course prep and a damaging thunderstorm. Don Dow, past winner, practices and shares stage with Don Finsterwald, with Nicklaus noting larger than expected local turnout. Dow tees off at 1:48 p.m., Friday at 9:40 a.m. with Pete Brown and Ted Kroll.
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Keough's homer seals Reds over Colts 2 1
Cincinnati Reds beat Houston Colts 2 1 as Marty Keough hit a decisive homer in the sixth after Pete Rose scored on his single. Jim O'Toole earned his 10th win, with Steve Boros making key defensive plays and six assists.
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