Watson Increases Lead at Oakmont PGA Championship
Tom Watson fired a 69 to extend his two round total to 136 and lead by four strokes at Oakmont. Jack Nicklaus missed the cut after rounds of 79 and 74, a rare setback for the eight time major champion, while Weiskopf Crenshaw Inman and Miller chased at 140 and 142 respectively as the course test proved demanding and unpredictable.
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Oakmont
Tom Watson
Jack Nicklaus
Watson
Nicklaus
Pecan Valley
San Antonio
Oakmont Country Club
Tom Weiskopf
Weiskopf
Joe Inman
Ben Crenshaw
Inman
Crenshaw
Ben
Johnny Miller
Miller
Boxing Legends and College Football Preview Echoes
The column surveys boxing greats like Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Muhammad Ali, and Sugar Ray Robinson, noting Louis’s legacy and post career struggles. It also previews WVU, Marshall, VMI, and other college teams with coach quotes, Veer offense, and closed practices for the upcoming season.
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Dempsey
Louis
Jack Johnson
Rocky Marciano
Rocky
Joe Louis
Brown Bomber
Muhammad Ali
Ali
Johnson
Jack
Joe
Las Vegas
Army
Alabama
Barrow
Sonja Henie
Lena Horne
Sugar Ray Robinson
National Boxing Association
Sugar Ray
Cignetti
Mountaineers
Oklahoma
West Virginia
Penn State
Pitt
Frank Ellwood
Marshall
Frank
SC Rouser
Bob Thulman
VMI
Keydets
Tennessee-Chattanooga
Walton Asks Trade From Trail Blazers Amid Injury Smoke
Portland star Bill Walton has requested a trade with seven clubs named as potential suitors. Walton, 25, has battled a foot injury that sidelined him through the playoffs as Portland exited in the second round to Seattle. Clubs include New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Golden State, Philadelphia, San Diego, and Boston. San Diego officials expressed interest but noted no deal.
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Portland
Ore
Bill Walton
Portland Trail Blazers
National Basketball Association
Associated Press
Bill
Trail Blazers
Walton
NBA
New York
Los Angeles
Denver
Golden State
Philadelphia
San Diego
Boston
Seattle SuperSonics
Blazers
Irv Kaze
Buffalo
Gene Shue
Philadelphia 76Ers
Eddie Donovan
New York Knicks
Bob Bester
Golden State Warriors
Texas Grand Prix Qualifying At Texas World Speedway
Indianapolis champion Al Unser returns to Texas World Speedway for Saturdays qualifying for Sundays 200 mile Texas Grand Prix. Top USAC money winners and 22 Indy cars expected, including A J Foyt. Nancy James aims to be first woman winner in Mini Indy event with rear engine car.
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College Station
Texas
al Unser
United States
Auto Club
Texas World Speedway
Danny Ongais
Unser
Albuquerque
N.M
USAC
Tom Sneva
Ongais
Speedway
A.J. Foyt
Houston
World Speedway Oval
Nancy James
Fremont
Calif
Bruce Hill Earns 21st Spot at Talladega Grand National Race
Bruce Hill secured the 21st starting position in the Talladega 500 after posting a speed of 187.115 mph in the final qualifying round. James Hylton qualified second fastest at 186.790 mph in a Buick, with Dave Marcis and Marty Robbins also making the 40-car field. Earlier qualifiers included Hill’s Oldsmobile, Hylton’s crew chief status, and several notable drivers not fast enough to qualify. The 18 1/2 lap race will start at 1 p.m. CDT after final practice and a supporting 200-mile ARCA race.
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Talladega
Ala
Bruce Hill
Hill
Oldsmobile
James Hylton
Alabama International Motor Speedway
Ricky Rudd
Hylton
al Holbert
Dave Marcis
Marcis
Cecil Gordon
D.K. Ulrich
Dick May
Joe Frasson
AAU Maintains Opposition to Sports Bill Without Key Changes
The AAU executive committee in Denver reaffirmed opposition to the amateur sports bill unless it includes clear participation rules for international competition and an athletes bill of rights. They cited insufficient provisions to let national bodies enforce international federation guidelines.
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Denver
The
Amateur Athletic Union
Richard E. Harkins
AAU
House of Representatives
Dallas
Senate
House
International Governing Body
For
Gymnastics
United States Gymnastics Federation
USGF
International Federation
Marty Wise
Indianapolis
Hatfield McCoy Golf Tournament Near Grandview Set
Beckley hosts the Sixth Annual Hatfields and McCoys Golf Tournament at Grand View Country Club by Grandview State Park in Raleigh County. Open to the public with a $20 member or $25 nonmember entry, limited to 132 players in ten flights. Prizes include $100, $75 and $50 for top flight, plus trophies and gift certificates for other flights. One practice round allowed.
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Grandview Country Club
Grandview State Park
Raleigh County
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Dach
Frank Cignetti
WVU
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VPI
Dooley
the New Pub Club
Raleigh
Snefield
PORTA
Jim Warden
Stant
WKOY
M.C
Marty Robbins
Attent
Bluefield
MOOSE
Glenwood Park
Acci
Bluefield Moose
FORD
Lincoln Mercury Inc
Richlands
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