Mahaffey captures 60th PGA in three man playoff
John Mahaffey bowed back fromcareer lows to win the PGA National Championship in a three man sudden death playoff at Oakmont. He tied Watson and Pate after trailing by seven shots, then clinched victory on the second extra hole with a 10 to 12 foot birdie putt.
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Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Dodgers Defeat Giants in pennant race drama
Burt Hooton pitched a four hitter as the Dodgers beat the Giants 5-1 lifting Los Angeles within 2 1/2 games of the NL West lead. Reggie Smith drove in three, Lee Lacy hit a two run double, and Smith belted his 21st homer. The Reds also won 3-1 over San Diego.
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Reggie Smith
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Lee Lacy
Bob Knepper
Charlie Williams
Hooton
Jim Dwyer
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Ozzie Smith
Padres
George Hendrick
St. Louis Cardinals
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Larry McWilliams
Bob Horner
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Houston Astros
Larry Bowa
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
Phillies
Steve Carlton
Gary Carter
Andre Dawson
Steve Rogers
Montreal Expos
Chicago Cubs
Greg Gross
Mike Vail
Bird May Pitch Soon for Tigers After Arm Trouble
Detroit Tiger pitcher Mark Fidrych who earned 1976 AL Rookie of the Year status may start against Texas this week. A Tuesday decision will follow a joint meeting with Fidrych, Ralph Houk and Ford Hospital doctors. Fidrych returned to Detroit amid uncertainty about Wednesday's start and will be examined Monday. He recently complained of right arm stiffness after a minor league stint in Lakeland and was sent there to rehab. Fidrych, coming back from arm trouble, was 2-0 this season before the tendinitis flare.
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Lakeland
Jim Leyland
New York
Corro Defends Title. Press Not Impressed in Argentina
In Buenos Aires Hugo Corro barely defends his middleweight crown, defeating Ronnie Harris by unanimous decision after a close 12 rounds. Argentine media say Corro is no Monzon, even as Harris, praising Corro as smart and fast, vows future challenges from Seales, Yud, Geraldo, Antuofermo, and Valdes.
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Argentina
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Hugo Corro
Corro
Ronnie Harris
Canton
Ohio
Monzon
Harris
Lopez Captures European Open at Sunningdale
Nancy Lopez won the European Open with a final round 73 for a 289 total seven under par, boosting her year’s win total and prize money to set a new season record. Sally Little finished second with 292, while JoAnne Carner and Mary Dwyer tied for third at 292.
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Sally Little
JoAnne Carner
Mary Dwyer
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N.M
Judy Rankin
Rankin
Little
Carner
Dwyer
Heather
Pond wins Talladega 500 first Grand National victory
Lennie Pond drives through debris to beat Donnie Allison for his first career win in the Talladega 500. He set a world record average speed of 174.700 mph for the distance, aided by a late caution and fresh tires. Cale Yarborough finished third as tire troubles hit rivals, including Baker, Petty, and Bonnett.
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Pearson
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Dick Brooks
Richard Petty
Foyt wins Texas Grand Prix in come-from-behind rally
A. J. Foyt charged to his 60th championship at Texas World Speedway, guiding the Coyote Indy racer to victory in the 200-mile Texas Grand Prix. The Houston-area racer led from lap 75 after tire changes and outdueled pole sitter Tom Sneva, while rivals struggled with pit infractions and mechanical failures. Pancho Carter escaped injury after a wall contact on lap 50.
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al Unser
Danny Ongais
Interception may have saved Milton unknown
Ken Kraayeveld, a free agent tackle from Milton College, credited a 61 yard interception return for a highlight of his career in Dallas Cowboys 41 24 win over the San Francisco 49ers. Coach Landry will review film to assess Kraayeveld’s overall play as the Cowboys seek roster stability.
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