Player leads after tough Winged Foot opening round
Gary Player shot a 70 to grab the U S Open first round lead at Winged Foot Golf Club as others faltered. Mike Reasor and Lou Graham tied for second at one over while players like Johnny Miller Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer struggled on day one amid a demanding course layout.
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Open golf tourney tests tough course and players
The opening round of the event features Watson, Rod Funseth, Mark Hayes and Dave Graham among a crowded leaderboard. Tom Weiskopf and Lee Trevino posted 76 and 78 while Billy Casper opened 80 and Hubie Green 81 on a day praised as brutal with 43 players at 80 or higher and only 1% birdies. Colbert called the course the toughest he has played. Palmer and Player framed the event as a thinking man's tournament with caution urged for bad weather ahead.
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NHL expansion draft ends with slim rosters for Scouts and Capitals
The 57th NHL meeting closed with the Kansas City Scouts and Washington Capitals selecting 24 players from a slim list. Sid Abel and Milt Schmidt defended the picks as best under the circumstances while facing questions on value for a $6 million franchise purchase.
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Solomon Upsets Nastase In French Open Quarterfinals
Solomon of Silver Spring Maryland outlasted Ilie Nastase 6-4 6-4 0-6 3-6 6-4 in a five set French Open quarterfinal. Borg defeated Raul Ramirez to reach the semifinals as Solomon set Saturday's semifinal against Borg with Jauffret vs Orantes also on deck.
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