Argentina Wins World Cup in Dramatic Final
Mario Kempes scored twice, including a dramatic overtime decider, as Argentina defeated the Netherlands 3-1 to claim their first World Cup title at River Plate Stadium. Bertoni added the clincher, while goalkeeper Fillol anchored a stout defense as fans celebrated a nation of 25 million.
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Buenos Aires
Mario Kempes
Argentina
Netherlands
West Germany
Ubaldo Fillol
South America
River Plate
Kempes
Daniel Bertoni
Dirk Nanninga
Nanninga
Osvaldo Ardiles
Ardiles
Leopoldo Luque
Jan Jonbloed
Ernest Happel
Wim Suurbier
Fillel
England
Germany
Bertoni
Daniel Passarella
Jorge Videla
Jorge Olguin
Luis Galvan
Alberto Tarantini
Lietzke Captures Canadian Open Title
Bruce Lietzke survived a tough start and late pressure to win the Canadian Open by one stroke at Glen Abbey. He finished 283 one under, earning $50,000 as Pat McGowan, Trevino, and others chased from 284 to 289. Trevino faltered late while McGowan birdied the final hole to threaten, but Lietzke held on with a closing 71 after an eagle on Saturday.
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Oakville
Ont
Bruce Lietzke
Lietzke
Jack Nicklaus
Tom Watson
Lee Trevino
Tucson
Hawaii
Glen Abbey Golf Club
Bob Shearer
Shearer
Trevino
Pat McGowan
Ben Crenshaw
Ray Floyd
George Burns
Mike McCullough
Floyd
Burns
McCullough
Tor Purtzer
Arnold Palmer
Gary Player
North America
Andy North
McGowan
Pri Rodgers
Mark Lye
Gay Brewer
Glen Abbey Goit
Wayne Lew
Clu
Danny Edwards
Teri Ihlemm
M el Caltee
Ben Crensnaw
Rex Caldwell
Barry Jeech Wanna
Mine McCullough
Morris Hata
Stan Lee
Manns
Carlton White
Joann Schroeder
Jennister
Jett Hewes
Tom Kite
Jum Collert
Gary Ostrega
Krattert
Dim Dent
Jerry Pate
Graham Maren
Leonard Thompson
Boo Shearer
Barney Thompson
A Weibring
Greg Powers
Bom Lunn
E@ Sneed
Terry Dieni
Inman
Howerd Twitty
Craries Coody
Kermit Zariey
Tata Joan Manhatten
Bruce Rowertson
Curtis Strange
Amn
Ea Dougherty
Geary McCard
Nsann
Kevi Fergus
Tee
Peter Oostermuls
Brady Miler
Phil Mancoc
Bondy Stropie
Mark Pteae
Chi Cr Rodriguez
Sam Simons
Bob Snow
Calvin Peete
Ea Seno
Bill Pelnam
Bob Zencer
Rod Funsetane
Tommy Aaron
Kasich Takes Marathon Race in Alpine Festival Run
Alex Kasich of the West Virginia Track Club edged teammate Carl Hatfield to win the 15 kilometer AAU sanctioned race in 46:41.72. Patti Lyons led the women in 54:30.00, potentially a US record. WVTC claimed the team title with Summit Athletic Club and DC Running Club in second and third. 274 runners from seven states competed.
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Davis
W.va
Alex Kasich
West Virginia
Carl Hatfield
Amateur Athletic Union
Kasich
Hatfield
Patti Lyons
Boston Athletic Association
United States
AAU
Jerry Davis
Fort Wayne
Ind
West Virginia Track Club
Morgantown
Summit Athletic Club
Akron
Ohio
Washington, D.C
Unser captures Schaefer 500 to sweep Triple Crown
Al Unser drove his Lola with steady pace and flawless pit work to win the Schaefer 500 at Pocono, completing a three-race Indianapolis Triple Crown sweep after victories at California 500 and the Indianapolis 500. Johnny Rutherford finished second, Tom Sneva third, with Dallenbach fourth as key rivals faltered.
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Mount Pocono
al Unser
Unser
Johnny Rutherford
Tom Sneva
Pocono International Raceway
Albuquerque
U.S
A.J. Foyt
Sneva
Foyt
Danny Ongais
Gordon Johncock
Rutherford
Wally Dallenbach
Larry Dickson
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