Miller leads U S charge at Royal Birkdale British Open
Johnny Miller fired a 68 to stand two behind Seve Ballesteros at the 36 hole mark as the 105th British Open narrowed to a two stroke gap. Ballesteros, 19, tops the field with a 138 total while giants like Nicklaus, Weiskopf, and Floyd chase.
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Taiwan compromises on Olympic entry for Montreal Games
IOC sources say Taiwan agreed to compete under the name Taiwan ROC and march behind a flag with the Olympic rings in Montreal. Ottawa insisted athletes enter under Taiwan and avoid flag or anthem, a stance the Tripartite Committee resists. Killanin’s meeting with the committee could shape talks with Canada’s External Affairs.
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Patterson Triumphs In Yankees Win Over Waterbury 3-1
Gil Patterson of the West Haven Yankees won his ninth game of the season by defeating the Waterbury Dodgers 3-1. He scattered six Waterbury hits as the win snapped a three game skid for the Yankees and halted the Dodgers four game winning streak. Bristol at Pittsfield was tied 1-1 in the top of the fourth when rain called the game, with no reschedule date set. All other games were postponed by rain.
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Bennington Wins In Overtime Over Brattleboro
In a season opener at Brattleboro, Bennington Youth Soccer edged Brattleboro 4 3 after sudden death overtime. Joe Wallace opened scoring for Brattleboro, Jeff Cook netted twice for Bennington, and Keith Marino and Joe Rivers guarded the Bennington goal. Bennington’s next match is Saturday at 6 p.m. at the new Willow Park field.
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Crusaders, Warriors win in Summer League action
Hoosick Falls Crusaders edged Braves 78 77 in OT as Steve Lynch scored 30 and Dick Medvitz 21. Braves teammates Scott Maguire 30 and John Sleeman 24. Warriors defeated Suns 105 94 led by Rick Wright 39. Terry Worden and John Restino 20 each for Warriors. Suns got Joe Rivers 29 and Len Giroux 20. Next Tuesday Crusaders meet Warriors and Suns face Panthers at Mt Anthony gym 6 p.m.
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Aaron Bypassed as AL All Star Selections Announced
New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals supply three players each for the American League reserves as Hank Aaron misses his first All-Star game in 22 years. Darrell Johnson chose seven first-time All-Stars including Belanger Chambliss Randolph Rivers Wynegar Money and Patek with Fisk Yastrzemski and Belanger among the newcomers. Starting AL lineup features Munson Carew Grich Harrah Brett LeFlore Staub and Lynn.
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Bennington Little League Thursday Results and Meeting Postponed
Thursday games show Moose EN ele Kelly Oil nine runs? WP Shawn Legacy. Wednesday results note Display 68 2 R H E with Tansitor ae A 2 WP Jimmy Henry. The regular Little League meeting moved from Sunday to Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the field.
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Red Sox reach million attendance mark early again
The Boston Red Sox set a club record by surpassing one million in attendance for the 10th straight season. A crowd of 25,970 watched the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 84 to something, as Fenway Park totals reached 1,007,491 with 41 home dates left. The 1969 total was 1,940,788.
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Case of the mare in foal headline
Harness racer Meadow Bright, a champion trotting filly, races with a foal at Roosevelt, while trainer Del Miller recalls Annie G. in a bush track tale. Meadow Bright, new world record holder, enters the International Trot with 4 to 1 odds amid a multinational field.
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Chillemi Leads Open as Women’s Open Opens Play
Connie Chillemi an 18 year old looking to qualify for the pro tour shot a two under par 69 to grab a one stroke lead after the first round of the 72 hole Women’s Open at Rolling Green Golf Club Sandra Palmer the defending champion and Mary Lou Crocker were tied at 70 in Springfield Pa field played Thursday
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