Nicklaus Leads Open Field as Favorite at Merion
Jack Nicklaus, 31, the heavy favorite for the 71st U S Open at Merion Golf Club, seeks a 12th major and his chance to match Bobby Jones by winning all four majors. Contenders include Coody, Trevino, Player, Weiskopf, Casper, Littler, Boros, Beard, Jacklin, and Palmer as they vie for the title in Ardmore, Pennsylvania.
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Palm Beach Gardens
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U.S
Augusta National Golf Club Course
Texas
Charles Coody
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Lee Trevino
Gary Player
Tom Weiskopf
Charlotte
N.C
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Billy Casper
Gene Littler
Julius Boros
Frank Beard
Tony Jacklin
England
Jacklin
Arnold Palmer
Bob Jones
Ben Hogan
Merion
Burns Agency
Dee May
Philadelphia
Jack
Open at Merion Showcases Legalized Golf Madness
ARDMORE Pa AP crowds flock to Merion Golf Club for the U S Open amid tight fairways hard greens and strict security. Nicklaus Palmer Player Casper and others prepare as 14 000 sellout crowds line ropes while tents queues and 50 cent drinks shape a fan famous scene. The final rounds air on ABC TV.
Mets Edge Dodgers 7-2 Behind Jorgensen Two Homers
Mike Jorgensen hit two homers as the New York Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2. Duffy Dyer and Ed Kranepool added two hits each, with Dyer scoring twice and driving in another. Rookie Charlie Williams earned the win, with Jerry Koosman and Tug McGraw finishing.
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Ed Kranepool
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Jerry Koosman
Tug McGraw
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Gullett Hurls Reds Past Cardinals 1-0
Don Gullett wins 7th of the season with a four hit shutout over the St. Louis Cardinals as Lee May drives in the lone run in the first inning. Cincinnati improves to 7-2 behind the left hander's strong start and late bullpen stand.
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Lee May
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St. Louis Cardinals
Don Gullett
Cardinal
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Cal Maxvill
Pete Rose
Hal McRae
Gullett
Santorini
Cincinnati
Rose
Jose Cardenal
Jim Beauchamp
Jerry MacNertney
Rookie Pro Strikes First In U S Open Debut
Ralph Johnston, a 29 year old rookie from Jackson Heights New York, tees off first at 8 a m EDT on Merion in a dew sweepers trio with Gene Bone and Paul Purtzer He qualified via PGA school last fall and has earned $12300 this year with a best finish of 15th at the Bob Hope Classic
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Jackson Heights
N.Y
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Walled Lake
Mich
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Garden City
New Smyrna Beach
Fla
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