Irwin Wins Atlanta Classic In Record 271 Total
Hale Irwin shot a final four under par to win the Atlanta Golf Classic with a 271 total, beating Tom Watson by four strokes. Nicklaus and Miller tied for fourth as Irwin set a new tourney record and surpassed tour earnings this season.
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Redman Wins Season Opener as Andretti Fades at Pocono
Brian Redman took the lead when Mario Andretti’s engine smoked and then won the season opening Formula 5000 race at Pocono Raceway. The English driver averaged 116.889 mph over 98 miles, finishing 23 seconds ahead of Andretti’s Lola-Chevrolet partner Al Unser. Jackie Oliver finished third, with Eppie Wietzes and Jon Woodner also in Lola-Chevrolets.
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Disibbio Takes Drag Race Win at Richlands
Benny Disibbio of Bluefield won first in the Super Stock division at Richlands Dragway on Sunday. Bill Obrien and Ronald Owens placed in the top three, with other class winners including Sonny Farmer in Formula Stock and Shirley Blankenship in Little E.T. rain halted oval track racing Saturday night.
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Richards To Speak At Hall Of Fame Induction
The Rev. Bob Richards, two time Olympic pole vault gold medalist, will headline the track and field Hall of Fame induction on the capital steps in Charleston. The event is set for Saturday June 14 at 104.1m with Richards delivering a speech on greatness and faith.
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Baseball Box Scores From Boston and New York Shrug Off Rain
Saturday's late boxes show Boston and Minnesota games with line scores and key players like Carew Braun and Grittin. Texas vs New York features Bonds and Chambliss with homers and RBI totals.
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Whitworth Captures LPGA Championship In Final Push
Kathy Whitworth rallied to overcome a two stroke deficit over the last six holes to win the LPGA Championship in Baltimore. Haynie led early but faltered after a rain delay, missing a crucial putt on the 18th to miss a playoff. Whitworth claimed her 73rd tour victory and moved closer to $600,000 in career earnings.
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Rooneys White House chat highlights Steelers ties to Ford
Art Rooney met President Ford in Washington during a swearing in for Lowell Perry, Ford’s pick to head the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Rooney praised Ford’s sincerity and discussed the Steelers and their Super Bowl win, noting Perry’s Michigan background and Rooney’s support.
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Whitworth Leads LPGA in Baltimore Championship Standings
AP notes after the final 72 hole LPGA Championship at Pine Ridge Kathy Whitworth earns $8,000 with rounds of 70 70 75 72 88. Sandra Haynie wins $5,650 with 72 72 71 74 20 9. JoAnne Carner and Carol Mann also post strong scores and earnings.
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Sedgewood Tennis showcases rising talent at club finals
At Sedgewood Tennis Club the men and women’s singles finals are set for Sunday June 8. Notable results include Hamilton Jones beating H Lindsey 6-4 7-5, Frank Newman defeating Rick Lewis 6-2 6-4, Mark Sarver over M Shrader 6-1 6-1, Steve Sarver over Charley Bailey, and Bruce Garrison beating Bob Gibson. In women’s singles Patsy Douglas defeated Katherine Thomas 6-2 6-4 with Louise Gibson edging Louis Gibson 6-1 6-1. finals pit Patsy Douglas against Louise Gibson.
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