Menne win Kemper Open with dramatic 30-foot playoff putt
Massachusetts golfer Bob Menne, a longtime tour struggler, wins the Kemper Open first prize of 50 thousand dollars after sinking a 30-foot birdie putt on the sudden death hole. He had faced car trouble and lean finances, with his wife cooking in a motel. He edged Jerry Heard after a final hole birdie in regulation and a clinching playoff par.
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Nicklaus Leads In $250000 Golf Tournament Qualifier
The event valued at 250000 drew top players including Nicklaus and other greats. Menne earned a spot with 67 in Monday qualifying, finishing 270 18 under on Quail Hollow. Heard also shot 270, with Hill 271, Trevino 272 and Casper 273. Nicklaus posted 278, Miller 280, Player 286, while Palmer and Weiskopf failed to qualify for final rounds.
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Gary Player
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Tom Weiskopf
Buckeyes Recruit Prize Group
Rose Bowl champions Ohio State will add a top freshman class next fall with about 30 recruits, pairing 16 of 22 returning regulars with standout newcomers like Robbie Robertson, Jeff Logan, Ray Griffin, and other notable talents from Ohio and beyond.
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Archie
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Marty Cusick
Pete Cusick
Bill Jones
Dayton
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Arnie Jones
Rose Hears Cheers but Fears New York Series
Pete Rose fans fill Cincinnati for Poster Day as Reds prepare to open at Shea Stadium. Rose, hailed as baseball’s most booed star after theHarrelson melee, leads Cincinnati in a strong stretch with slim hopes of avoiding controversy in New York. Norman injures rib, Clay Kirby to start against Jon Matlack as Mets-Braves, Cubs-Dodgers, Phillies-Giants, Cards-Padres results unfold.
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A's keep pace in West with 6-4 win over Brewers
The Oakland A's extend their streak to four wins and 17 of 23 as Reggie Jackson and Joe Rudi pace a 6-4 victory over Milwaukee. Pitcher Cattish Hunter fumed after being lifted as Pat Bourque was sent to the minors, with Cal Maxvill reactivated to fill the roster.
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Athens Tennis Club to Host Meet The Members Day
The Athens Tennis Association invites all players to a Meet The Members Day at 9 a.m. Saturday with random draw doubles and rotating partners. Inter city league matches begin at noon Sunday hosting Chillicothe, with future games set against Zanesville Granville and Lancaster. Dues: $2 individuals $3 families. Contact Gary Pfieffer 593-7256 Ramsey Valentine 593-8061 or Pat Light 592-1317.
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Bradshaw sticks with Steelers over World Football League
Pittsburgh quarterback Terry Bradshaw announced at a news conference his decision to remain with the Steelers despite WFL interest. He cited stadium concerns and a desire to keep his Super Bowl prospects alive, signing a multiyear Steelers contract as his attorney stated a higher NY Stars offer was never finalized.
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New York
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Athens Track Club Athletes Place at Ohio AAU Meet
Two members of the Athens Track Club placed in the 26th Ohio AAU Championships at Central State University Wilberforce. Peggy Bleigh finished fifth in the womens 100 meter hurdles and sixth in the mile walk. Karen Bleigh placed fifth in the javelin. The club will return to Wilberforce Saturday for the Ohio AAU Age Group Championships.
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Peggy Bleigh
Karen Bleigh
Athens
Major League Baseball Monday Games List
The schedule lists games on Monday with matchups: Atlanta at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at New York, New York at Minnesota, Oakland at New York, Milwaukee at Boston, Chicago at Baltimore, Detroit at California, Kansas City at Baltimore, Boston at Minnesota. Morton, Carlton, Kirby, Matlack, Busby, Alexander, Drago, Corbin named with win loss records.
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