Nelson Wins U S Open At Oakmont As Watson Slips
Larry Nelson captures the 1983 U S Open at Oakmont with a final 280 while Tom Watson, chasing defense, bogeys 17 and misjudges the 18th, finishing one behind at 281. Gil Morgan and Seve Ballesteros follow at 283 and 286 as Nelson earns 72 000 dollars.
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Sports News Roundup: Hernandez Murcer Westphal and More
Keith Hernandez stated he will not seek a trade after the season following his move from St. Louis to New York. Bobby Murcer retires from playing to join the Yankees broadcast team, Don Mattingly recalled. Paul Westphal placed on waivers by the Knicks as Billy Cunningham signs a three year deal with the 76ers. Arthur Ashe faces surgery for a heart condition. Guillermo Vilas comments on his one year ban for appearance money. A balloon explosion at Aztec Stadium injures four Mexican cheerleaders and a man during World Youth Soccer Championship closing ceremonies. Tony Ayala faces up to 50 years in prison after conviction for sexual assault. Michael Spinks to defend title July 15 against Eddie Mustafa Muhammad at the D C Armory.
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Wimbledon opener shocks as Odizor Vilas upset headlines day
Nduka Odizor the Nigerian of Houston background stunned Guillermo Vilas after saving a match point in a four hour battle to claim a 3-6 4-6 7-5 7-5 6-2 upset. Claudio Panatta defeated Jose Luis Clerc 6-1 6-4 6-2 as Chris Lewis and others joined the upsets on opening day in London.
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Fincastle Ladies Pro-Am Tourney Opens With Pros Listed
The seventh annual Fin castle Ladies Pro-Am starts at 10 a.m. today with coffee at 9:30. Competing pros include Vic Sorrell of Fincastle CC, Tommy Byrd Bluefield CC, Jay Hardwick Virginia Tech, Wayne Hollie Roanoke CC, Tommy West Fincastle ASst Pro, John Schmidt Tazewell CC, Billy King Blue Hills CC, John Ross Princeton Elks, Jim Casteel Hunting Hills CC, and Steve Hazelwood Galax CC. Last year’s pro-sweeps winner was John Norton, Fincastle ASst Pro, with a 66.
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Rozema and Lopez Lift Tigers Past Brewers 4-1
Detroit pitcher Dave Rozema and Aurelio Lopez combined on a three hitter to defeat Milwaukee 4-1. Rozema allowed two hits through seven-plus innings, striking out seven and earning his 11th save by Lopez. Lou Whitaker extended his hitting streak to 15 games with key early hits and Kirk Gibson homered.
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