Harper Grips Virginia Open Lead With 69 In Rainy Round
Chandler Harper shot a two under par 69 to share the first round lead at the Virginia State Open with Jack Isaacs, Mac Main and Meke Wynn. Harper blistered the front nine with a 30 but faltered on the back nine, closing at 39 and tying for the lead with the trio at Arnolda Ranch Course.
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Ralston Advances as Americans Shine at Wimbledon
Dennis Ralston the United States No 1 seed reached the last 16 by defeating Ramanathan Krishnan 9-7 6-1 6-4 in gusty weather. Allen Fox on his 26th birthday upset third seed Jan Erik Lundquist 7 4 7 5 6 2. Jim McManus, unseeded, eliminated Martin Mulligan and joined Ralston in the round of 16 alongside other U S players Nancy Richey Billie Jean Moffitt.
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Pirates Sign Young Pitcher Hayward to IL Contract
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed 17 year old right hand pitcher Roger Hayward as their second draft choice and optioned him to the Columbus club. He will report to Salem Virginia in the Appalachian League on July 5.
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