Eagles owner Leonard Tose gambled away millions in Atlantic City
Philadelphia owner Leonard Tose reportedly lost millions gambling in Atlantic City before telling NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle he would not place further casino bets. The Philadelphia Inquirer notes losses possibly over $2 million, and links the gambling to Tose's hit finances as he sought help from Hugh Culverhouse. Legal disputes over Eagles ownership followed.
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Waitz wins world marathon in Helsinki at inaugural event
Grete Waitz of Norway captured the women's marathon title at the first World Track and Field Championships in Helsinki finishing in 2 hours 28 minutes and 9 seconds. Marianne Dickerson took second with Raisa Smekhnova third as did the day’s other champions Ernest Canto and Edward Sarul. Waitz praised tactical racing and noted Joan Benoit’s absence as a regret.
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Sutton Edges Nicklaus In Close PGA Championship Showdown
Hal Sutton held off Jack Nicklaus by a single stroke to win the 65th PGA national championship at Riviera. Sutton built a five-stroke lead but faced a late surge from Nicklaus who closed within one after a birdie run, yet Sutton parred the final two holes to seal a 274 total, 10 under par.
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Hingtgen and Norton Lead City Golf at Halfway Mark
Two years after his first City Amateur run Hingtgen tied Norton for the 36-hole lead at Squaw Creek. Norton shot 69 66 to 135 total while Hingtgen carded 67 to match the day’s best 18 holes and sit two back of Rob Wilson at 137.
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Reds rally to clip Foxes 3-2 in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Reds pulled ahead with a three-run sixth inning to defeat the Appleton Foxes 3-2 at Memorial Stadium. The win improves Cedar Rapids toward the Midwest League playoff picture as Appleton slips from the league’s best record.
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