MacDonald Captures 68th Va State Amateur Title
George MacDonald of Virginia Beach defeated Danny Keffer of Roanoke 10 and 9 to win the 68th Virginia State Amateur at Danville Golf Club. The USC junior built a five under par total with a late three-birdie surge, overcoming Keffer who failed to win a hole after the morning run. Keffer, 43, bid to become perhaps the oldest champion, but key misses and a rare ball-mark penalty sealed the outcome.
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Danville
George MacDonald
Virginia Beach
Danny Keffer
Roanoke
Skeeter Heath
Hampton
John Bruce
Martinsville
MacDonald
University of South Carolina
Danville Golf Club
Chris Schenkel
Keffer
Steve Liebler
Portsmouth
Wright Garrett
Harry Lea
University of Alabama
John Poole
Richmond
Robert Wrenn
Liebler
Hollenbeck Leads In Open Ladies Amateur Golf Start
Washington DC player Nancy Hollenbeck blitzed the area ladies amateur field with a 3 under par 71 in the opening round at Fincastle Country Club. The 36 hole event begins today with 72 entrants at 9 30 shotgun start as Najjum Petrone and other past champs compete. rain shortened Monday practice.
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Edith Kahle
Bluefield
Bluefield Country Club
Fincastle Country Club
Audrey Najjum
Edith Seay
Juanita Petrone
Blacksburg
Mike Fisher
Hollenbeck
Fincastle
All-Star Game in Danger of Postponement in 1981
In Cleveland officials and MLB spokesmen debate postpone or cancel as July 14 approaches. Preparations continue amid a potential strike settlement, with ticket holders, programs, and gear stockpiled. A cancellation would cost players pension funds and Cleveland millions, while city exposure remains a critical concern.
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Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Bob DiBiasio
al Friedlander
Stadium Corp
New York
Chuck Adams
Baseball
Bowie Kuhn
Kuhn
Detroit
Milwaukee
Cincinnati
Kansas City
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Boston
Pittsburgh
Indians
Gabe Paul
DiBiasio
Frank Carrell
Convention and Visitors Bureau
Chicago
Comiskey Park
Ellenberger Trial Focuses on Money Allegations and Defenses
Defense attorney Leo Taylor argued Norm Ellenberger did not defraud the University of New Mexico or his former assistant as closing arguments wrapped a trial that charged 12 counts of false public vouchers and several fraud counts tied to a 1979 80 season recruiting scandal. The defense highlighted witness testimony from Ellenberger and former athletic director Lavon McDonald, asserting no victim existed.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Leon Taylor
Norm Ellenberger
University of New Mexico
Ellenberger
New Mexico
Phillip Baiamonte
Lavon McDonald
Taylor
Charlie Harrison
Lobo Club
Bill Byrnes
Harrison
Wimbledon Champ McEnroe Loses Dinner Invite
New York AP reports John McEnroe said the All England Club withdrew his invitation to Wimbledon champions dinner after he declined to stay the entire evening. McEnroe, 22, had just won the 104th All England title and doubles crown, ending Borg's 41 match win streak. He cited fatigue and a desire to rest with family as reasons for his brief appearance.
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New York
John McEnroe
McEnroe
Bjorn Borg
National Tennis Center
Sarver Excels In Net Events
Marianna Sarver, a 16 year old from Bluefield High, shined across MALTA events in Richmond and White Sulphur Springs. She won girls 18 and women's singles at the Greenbrier Open, reached semifinals in Richmond, and paired with Bonnie Barber for a runner up in doubles while earning national event invites and a spot on the Mid-Atlantic Intersectionals team. Corky Sarver also won the men’s 35 singles at Greenbrier, capping a strong family day.
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Marianna Sarver
Malta
Bluefield High
Sarver
Richmond
White Sulphur Springs
Corky
Greenbrier
Marianna
Warrenton
Blair Cook
Roanoke
Lee Custer
Bonnie Barber
Brandywine
Newport News
Leigh Thompson
Thompson
Barber
Memphis
Tenn
Waterbury
Connecticut
Philadelphia
United States
Arlington
Debbie Montgomery
Glade Springs
Melony Kizer
Bathesda
Lynn Morrell
Amy Reaser
Clarksburg
Maryland
Mary Boswell
Corky Sarver
Chuck Couglin
Matt Baines
White Sul
LPGA Moves Headquarters to Houston for Pension Plan
The LPGA relocates from New York to Sweetwater Country Club Houston, creating a touring players pension plan and housing Hall of Fame, qualifying school, merchandise shows, sponsor meetings, and teaching seminars. Commissioner Ray Volpe says the move saves $2 million over 10 years and firms up a new major championship site.
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New York
Ladies Professional Golf Association
Houston
Ray Volpe
LPGA
Sweetwater Country Club
Volpe
Lpga Hall of Fame
Sweetwater
Ruffin Beckwith
Gerald D. Hines
Southwest
Corum is New AD
Gene Corum a longtime WVU football figure was named acting athletic director to steer the department through finances and morale issues after Dick Martin's resignation. He said his focus is atmosphere and program development while a permanent AD is sought. Monday's move follows budget miscalculations and belt tightening at WVU.
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Morgantown
W.va
Gene Corum
West Virginia University
Mountain State
WVU
Corum
Mountaineers
Dick Martin
Huntington
School of Physical Education
Mountaineer
Harry Heflin
Martin
Huntington High School
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Virginia State Golf Association
Billy Coram
Washington, D.C
Nancy Hollenbeck
Vic Sorrell
Najjum
Petrone
Municipal Stadium
Friedlander
University
Booster Club
Troy, Mich
CART
John W. Frasco
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