Hubert Green Wins U S Open Amid Threat to Life
Hubert Green held off a late charge from Lou Graham to win the 77th U S Open at Southern Hills 278 two under par. Green faced an anonymous telephone threat during the final round and security was heightened as he closed with a 70. Graham finished second at 279 after a late rally and Weiskopf finished third with 281.
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Southern Hills Country Club
Lou Graham
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Hubie
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Tom Weiskopf
Southern Hills Country Club Course
Adendes
Tom Welskopf
Tom Purtzer
Mike McCullough
Peter Oosternuis
A! Geiperger
Rod Funset
Joe Inman
Steve Meinyk
Wally Armstrong
Jerry McGee
Arnold Palmer
Bruce Lietzke
Bill Kraetzert
Sam Adams
Ron Streck
Threat to shoot U S Open champion on final round green
Hubert Green faced a bombproof security presence as a threat to shoot him on the 15th green was disclosed by USGA official Frank Tatum. A woman warned the FBI that three friends were en route to harm Green, prompting a security detail and cordon while he completed the round and attended the presentation.
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Okla
Hubert Green
U.S. Golf Association
Frank
Sandy” Tatum
USGA
FBI
Oklahoma City
Green
Gary Player
South Africa
Women Coaches Meet At Bluefield Recreation Dept
A coaches only meeting for all women's softball coaches is set for tonight at 6 p.m. at the Bluefield Recreation Department.
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Bluefield Recreation Department
Public Auction and Bids Open In West Virginia and Virginia
Multiple public notices list vehicle sales by repossession at Ramey Chevrolet in Tazewell Virginia and Evans Chevrolet Cadillac in Bluefield West Virginia. Also listed are a governor crime committee meeting in Charleston West Virginia and a bid invitation for a heavy duty salt spreader in Princeton West Virginia.
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Ramey Chevrolet, Inc
Tazewell
Virginia
General Motors
Governor's Committee On
State Police Academy Institute
West Virginia
Lewis Street
Cramleston
Princeton
Harry F. Price
Pro athletes' pay and Olympics spark reader questions
Letters discuss salaries for officials, Jenner's future in decathlon and 1980 Games, Rozelle rule and draft impact on pro football, language use at Montreal sprint events, contact info for Davey Concepcion, and Steve Rivera's rookie season with the 49ers.
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New York
F.R
Honolulu
Hawaii
Davey Concepcion
Annette Reeves
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Riverfront Stadium
Ohio
Steve Rivera
49Ers
Richard Charlesworth
Walnut Creek
Calif
Rivera
University of California
Monte Clark
Fred Biletnikoff
Al Davis criticism over Raiders roster cut announcements
Al Davis defends not announcing cuts saying it shames players and urges writers to uncover released players by noting who is absent, a stance seen as provocative and aimed at prompting reporting.
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al Davis
Oakland Raiders
Yankees reunite with Jackson after dugout rift
Boston report says manager Billy Martin and slugger Reggie Jackson patched up their dispute as Jackson returns to right field for the Yankees in the wake of a dugout confrontation during a 10-4 loss to the Red Sox. Club president Gabe Paul and Jackson called the matter resolved.
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New York Yankees
Reggie Jackson
Boston Red Sox
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Jackson
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Gabe Paul
Reggie
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Yankees
Red Sox
Jim Rice
Reds Seaver Confident They Can Top Dodgers
Montreal AP report says the Cincinnati Reds, bolstered by Tom Seaver, are confident they can topple the Los Angeles Dodgers in a four game series at Riverfront Stadium. Sparky Anderson forecasts Seaver to win 20 games this season as Reds build a stronger staff.
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California
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Ten New Members Inducted Into Track Hall of Fame
The National Track and Field Hall of Fame inducted ten new members in Charleston at Laidley Field. Honorees included Bob Beamon Andy Stanfill Elizabeth Robinson Schwartz Wilbur Hutsell and Greg Rice. James E. Sullivan Thomas Jones Earl Thomson and E. Thomas Jones Jr. were also recognized.
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Jay Rockefeller
Laidley Field
Bob Beamon
Andy Stanfill
Elizabeth Robinson Schwartz
Auburn University
Wilbur Hutsell
Greg Rice
Jackson Scholz
Frank Wykoff
James E. Sullivan
Thomas Jones
Earl Thomson
Jones
E. Thomas Jones Jr
University of Wisconsin
Hall of Fame
Don Cohen
Coehn
Cohen
West Virginia
Arch Moore
Putnam County
Rockefeller
Power and Flat Top Lead Industrial Golf Standings
In Richwood Industrial League action Appy Power and Flat Top National Bank top divisions. Week results show Pemco 11, CWA 2, Appy Power 9 percent, and other scores. Midseason standings list Appy Power first, then Fincastle Presbyterian, CWA, FMC, Lewis Tavern, Pemco, Bluefield State, Bluefield Supply.
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Flat Top National Bank
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CWA
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Lewis Tavern
Fincastle Presbyterian
Bluefield Supply
Bluefield State
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Jim Harman
Wayne Bowling
First National Bank
C and D Battery
Tom's Peanuts
State Line Market
Taylor Optical
Leedy’s Garage
Don's TV
Jimmy Jones
Danny Angels
Flat Top Bank
Leedy Garage
Public Invited To Oriole Practice Tonight
The Orioles conduct a public practice under lights at 7 p.m. as preparation for the season. Bluefield Oriole players seek summer rooms in the Bluefield area and residents with rooms offered should call 327-710.
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Blufield
Yarborough Cruises To Easy Michigan 400 Win
Cale Yarborough drove a Chevrolet to a 10 second victory at Michigan International Speedway in the Grand National stock cars race. Rich Pett y finished second as weather and pit strategies shaped the race with several cautions and tire issues affecting top contenders. Yarborough averaged 135.03 mph for his seventh win of the season, earning $16,275 and pushing weekend winnings toward $30,000 with a prior Saturday victory in a challenge race.
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Richard Petty
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David Pearson
Gordon Johncock
World of Tennis Seeds Ramirez Win at Rawlings Tourney
Paul Ramirez of Mexico, seeded seventh at Wimbledon, won the $100,000 Rawlings International Tournament by defeating Mark Cox of Britain 9-7 7-5. The victory comes as top players prepare for Wimbledon and teams in the Federation Cup clash. Billie Jean King and Chris Evert helped the United States to a 2-1 win over Australia, earning a spot in the 100th Wimbledon classic. Travis Smith Sr, 82, eyes his first Wimbledon title but faces elbow and pacemaker concerns as he meets the grass-court challenge.
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Rawlings
Mark Cox
Rawling
Wimbledon King
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Billie Jean King
Chris Evert
Wimbledon
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United States
Travis Smith
Soviet Nations Withdraw From Kiel Week Sailing Protest
Five Soviet bloc nations announced a boycott of the Kiel Week regatta to protest South African entries. Polish sailor Ryszard Skarbinski won the Finn Dinghy race as Czechoslovakia's D. Senkyr finished third. Poland and Czechoslovakia did not fully join the walkout. West German officials noted partial compliance and preserved South African participation under racing rules.
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West Germany
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Czechoslovakia
Ryszard Skarbinski
D. Senkyr
East Germany
Hungary
Soviet Union
South Africa
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Winners Crowned at Sedgewood Tennis Event
The Sedgewood junior finals at Sedgewood Tennis Club concluded with titles awarded in four age groups. Mary Ann Sarver and Leslie Addington won girls 14 and under singles and the girls 15 18 doubles with Sarver. Larry Dunn and Scott Hinte claimed boys 14 18 singles titles along with doubles wins by Addington Sarver and by Anderson Hinte Cole. All winners must attend next Saturday June 25 at 3 30 p.m. for trophies and photos.
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Tommy Arnett
Mary Ann Sarver
Leslie Addington
Stephanie Osborne
Joanne Dunn
Larry Dunn
Robbie Ercoline
Beavers
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Graham
Dean Anderson
Robin McMullen
Sandra Hinte
Sedgewood Club
Boosters Set Meeting and Pitch Tournament Plans
Athens Boosters Club will meet at 7 30 p m at Athens High School. Officials will discuss a double elimination slow pitch softball tournament planned for July 9 and 10.
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Athens High School
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