Weiskopf Wins Open With Record 276 at Troon
Tom Weiskopf captured the British Open title at Troon with a final 70 two under par to finish at 276, a tournament record tying score. He edged Johnny Miller and Neil Coles by three strokes, with Miller and Coles each at 279. Jack Nicklaus shot 65 to set a course record, finishing one behind at 281 alongside Bert Yancey.
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Aaron Rips Again as Braves Expos Split in Friday Doubleheader
In Atlanta, the Braves and Expos split a doubleheader 11-7 and 15-6 after a windy, hot night. Henry Aaron belted his 24th homer, Bob Bailey added his 18th, and Bill Lee and Mike Marshall pitched effectively for Montreal and Philadelphia respectively. The day also saw Mets, Cardinals, and Pirates win, with Tom Seaver and John Grubb homering for the Mets and Cardinals winning behind John Grubb.
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Six-Way Tie At Shrine-Robinson Open Leads PGA Field
The Shrine-Robinson Open in Robinson Illinois saw six players share the 36-hole lead at 137. Mike Morley and Bobby Greenwood topped the group with strong rounds of 64 and 68, joined by Grier Jones Dean Beman Babe Hiskey and Charles Coody. Nearly 80 players remained within six strokes of the lead as a Sunday playoff loomed in a course that played tough for a large pack.
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Interest Wanes Gould Retires
Shane Gould, 16, Olympic gold winner, announced a two year pause from competitive swimming. She holds world freestyle marks in 100 to 1500 meters and plans to focus on studies and family, aiming to return for the 1975 world titles as Australia prepares for Belgrade World Championships.
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Knudson Sidelined by Broken Leg in Home Accident
Toronto AP reports George Knudson top Canadian golfer is out after a broken leg from a home accident. The injury sidelines him from professional tour play.
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Vinton Wins Twin Bill To Tie For First In Wamac
Vinton swept Maquoketa 3 4 3 to move into a first place tie with Marion in the Wamac standings both teams at 10 2. Key hits came from Gene Schmelzer Bob Fischer Clark Fry for Vinton and Bill Garbers plus Fischer homer in game two. Maquoketa ends league play at 8 6 with Trevathan Lee Garbers also contributing.
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Bees Stampede Cedar Rapids Astros 11-5
Cedar Rapids visits Memorial Stadium tonight to face Burlington after Friday’s 11-5 loss. Alfredo Javier powered CR with a two‑run homer early, but Burlington answered with two first‑inning runs and a four‑run second frame. Bees pitcher Wayne Gross drove in two, while Lemon and Bryant each had two hits.
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Morton quits Cowboys in contract dispute over pay
Dallas quarterback Craig Morton walked out of the Cowboys camp amid a contract impasse with Tex Schramm. He demanded a trade or a renegotiation, stating he will not play under terms he cannot accept and stressing his value to the team. Roger Staubach remains the No. 1 choice cleared by coach Tom Landry, but Morton says he would relish competing.
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Baseball Standings And Nineteen Fifty? Transactions Listed
Baseball standings include Chicago and Milwaukee with game times noted while Cleveland Minnesota and Philadelphia see player news. A veteran signed a three year deal worth 100000 per year. Bob Creech of Philadelphia undergoes knee surgery sidelining him twelve weeks. Falcons, Cardinals, Raiders, Cowboys, and Oilers make several trades for draft picks and players.
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Eaker Edges Sanger in Thrilling Hawkeye Downs Feature
Verlin Eaker wins a tight 25 lap stock car race at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids edging Ed Sanger of Waterloo by a few feet as 2,500 fans watched. Hansen and Dake finished third and fourth with Stover, Zwanziger close behind in a dramatic finish. Eaker, who had four season wins, praised the tough field and the high quality of competition. The $500 victory came amid a night of heats and Pursuits led by Duke and the McDonough family.
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Crenshaw Falls In Trans-Miss Quarterfinals
Mark Pfeil defeated amateur star Ben Crenshaw 1-up in the Trans Miss golf tournament quarterfinals in Hutchinson Kansas. Crenshaw, defending champion from Austin Texas, trailed by three after three holes and two at the turn.
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Minor League Scores Across Several Leagues
Fragmented baseball results show scores from the Southern League, Texas League, Pacific Coast League and others. Notable outcomes include Orlando beating Columbus 4 to 0, Knoxville 3 over Montgomery, Wichita 0 over Tulsa 5, Midland 2 3, and Pawtucket 13 over Worcester 14.
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Homers spark 8 7 win by Iowa Valley
Garth Cooney hit two home runs and Steve Merritt added another to fuel Iowa Valley High’s 8 7 victory over South Tama Friday. Iowa Valley improved to 20 10 on the season.
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Hinrichs Cards Hole-in-One at Chapman's Course
Duane Hinrichs scored a hole in one at Gene Chapman's course on Friday. He used a seven iron on the 128 yard No. 8 hole while playing with his father in law Gaylord Eige.
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