Irwin Opens U S Open Lead With Two Under 69
Hale Irwin shot a cautious two under par 69 to take the first round lead at the 78th U S Open at Cherry Hills. Defending champ Hubert Green shot 76 while Jack Nicklaus weathered gusty winds and hard greens for a 73. Bobby Wadkins and amateur Bob Clampett posted 70s as others struggled in the dry, windy conditions. Irwin finished with 11 straight pars, avoiding big mistakes as leaders emerged.
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Andy North
J.C. Snead
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Lanny Wadkins
Beckley Bombs Beckfield Locals In Legion Loss At Bowen Field
Beckley Post 9 crushed Bluefield 8 to 4 as Bluefield committed six errors and stranded bases in the seventh. Ronnie Fama pitched a six hitter with nine strikeouts over Bluefield, who scored seven runs in the first two innings but never recovered. Beckley totaled 14 hits led by Gary McGhee Lou Savisky and Dave McKinney. Bluefield's Chris Zachwieja and Scott Whitt provided bright spots with two hits and a strong relief showing whitt fanning 10.
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John Law
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John Morrissey: American heavyweight champion and congressman
John Morrissey, a renowned American heavyweight champion of the 19th century, served two terms in Congress. He balanced sports fame with political duties while influencing debates of his era.
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Congress
Montefusco Drives Giants Past Phillies 6-1
San Francisco pitcher John Montefusco struck out 11 as the Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 for their sixth straight win. Larry Herndon's two run triple sparked a four run first, with Jack Clark adding a second inning double. All six runs charged to Jim Kaat.
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Philadelphia
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Mike Ivie
Darrell Evans
Bob
Thompson leads Burke Open after first round at Warwick Hills
Barney Thompson fired six birdies including a 55-foot putt for a 68 to take a one stroke lead at the Burke Open, as 46 players shot par or better on the wind-swept Warwick Hills course. Thompson, 29, from Barboursville WV, sits ahead of a pack of players at 69 and 70, with defending champ Bobby Cole carding 72.
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Mich
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Bobby Walzer
New Zealand
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Denver
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Carlton
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Brunson Accepts Head Coach Role at Bluefield College Rams
Dean Brunson, who led Somerset Community College Cougars to 102.8 points per game and a 22 7 season, has agreed to become Bluefield College Rams head coach and athletic director. He will coach basketball and baseball while teaching physical education, and plans to reside in Bluefield with his wife and two children.
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Somerset Community College Cougars
Bluefield College Rams
Lopez Appears On Open Scoreboard In Jest
Nancy Lopez, the Roswell rookie who won four straight LPGA events, shows up on Cherry Hills Open scoreboard with a joking five under par 66. The gag, noted by Bob Sommers and Ken Everett, sparked puzzled reactions from writers and a playful press tent scene. Lou Boudreau's early Indians career is also noted in a separate AP brief.
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Roswell
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Bob Sommers
U.S. Golf Association
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