Maltbie Wins Memorial Tournament in inaugural event
Roger Maltbie looks at his trophy after an extra holes victory over Hale Irwin at Muirfield Village. The $200,000 Memorial Tournament earned Maltbie $40,000, his third win of the season per UPI.
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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1976
Page
8
Roger Maltbie looks at his trophy after an extra holes victory over Hale Irwin at Muirfield Village. The $200,000 Memorial Tournament earned Maltbie $40,000, his third win of the season per UPI.
In a night of AFL action the California Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-2 as Bert Blyleven lost despite 1,700 innings pitched and 1,400th strikeout. Frank Tanana fanned 12 for the Angels while Bruce Bochte and Bill Melton drove in runs.
TA finishes 14-4 after a 3-2 win over Deering in Portland. Deering blanked Thornton 4-0 in the companion match. Singles results include Tibbetts and Gerry with wins for TA and Deering. doubles saw Zimmermann Belliveau and Gartier Kang victors for TA. JV results list Mercier Hagan Walsh and Malia Najarian with wins for Deering.
The Boston Celtics defeated the Phoenix Suns 105 to 98 to cut the NBA Finals best of seven to 2-1. Boston guard Jayson Tatum led with scoring support from Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown. The next game is set for Wednesday in Phoenix.
Roger Maltbie captured the inaugural Memorial with a four hole playoff victory against Hale Irwin on the airfield Village course. Maltbie earned 40,000 dollars and heads into a 36 hole sectional qualifier at Charlotte before the U.S. Open.
Betty Burfeindt captured the 26th LPGA Championship at Pine Ridge Golf Course Baltimore finishing 287 total six under par. Judy Rankin tied at 287, with Rankin a late rally and a miraculous 12 foot putt sealing Rankin’s near third Pine Ridge win in four years. Burfeindt earned $8,000 first prize and over $46,000 season total while Rankin added $5,650 to her $61,191 tour-leading earnings.
The Spring sports banquet at Thornton Academy is planned for Wednesday night at Linnell Gymnasium in Saco at 6 p.m. Public tickets remain on sale for 5 dollars each.
In person inquiries invited for a precision screw machine company on Gooch Street in Biddeford Maine seeking staff for a multi spindle day shift. Applicants should bring proper credentials and be prepared for on site discussions.
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