Whitworth Wins 84th Golf Meet at Kemper Open
Hall of Famer Kathy Whitworth captured the $30,000 first prize with a 69 final round to win the $200,000 Women s Kemper Open by one stroke over Dale Eggeling at Royal Kaanapali North Course. Her 72 hole total was 4 under par 288.
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Rogers wins New Orleans Open after windy final round
Bill Rogers captured his first PGA victory in two years at the New Orleans Open with a 14-under 274 to earn $72,000. Despite bogeys on Nos. 12, 16, and 18 as winds increased, the Texan led by two entering the final round and held off David Edwards and Vance Heafner, with Greg Norman finishing four back.
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Morningside Advances to NCAA Division II Final Four
David Krantz and Bob Beneke each scored 21 as Morningside topped Jacksonville State 91 90 to reach the NCAA Division II Final Four. The NCC champions led 47 33 at halftime before JSU reserve Andre King poured in 26 second half points. Vernon Simmons and Brent Adden added 10 each. Morningside faces District of Columbia in Springfield Mass.
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Denver Gold kicker slips but scores in opener win
Denver Gold kicker Brian Speelman loses footing on a snow covered field but still nails a 21 yard field goal as the Chicago Blitz fall 16 13. Gold holder Jeff Knapple watches the moment.
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Denver rally slips past Blitz in first USFL snow game
In Chicago Soldier Field a blizzard swirled as Ken Johnson scored a 1-yard rollout with 18 seconds left to lift the Denver Gold to a 16-13 upset of the Chicago Blitz. Johnson’s late run followed a key pass interference call on 3rd and 22 to fuel the decisive drive.
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NFL Owners Gather as USFL Draft Sparks Rivalry
Rancho Mirage California. The NFL owners open their winter meetings amid talk of shifting the 1990 draft and fighting the USFL’s bold moves. Hawks favor moving the draft to February while doves prefer May, to avoid bidding wars. The league also reviews Davis Raiders litigation and anti trust issues.
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Turnbull Wins Third Set To Capture $150000 Final
Wendy Turnbull defeated Sylvia Hanika 6 4 3 6 6 4 to win the Turnbull tournament final earning $28,000. The 30 year old Australian dominated the first set, faltered in the second, then recovered for the third to seal the victory and claim the title.
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Kansas fires Ted Owens after 19 years as coach
Lawrence Kansas Ted Owens has been fired after 19 turbulent years as head basketball coach at the University of Kansas. University officials and Owens were not reachable for comment as a news conference was expected to announce the move with Owens record at Kansas cited as 348 wins and 182 losses.
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Verderosa stops O Grady in fourth round on TV bout
Johnny Verderosa unleashed a power punch assault to halt Sean O Grady at 2 47 of the fourth round in a nationally televised junior welterweight bout. Verderosa improves to 23-1 with 16 knockouts while O Grady falls to 81-5 as his father-trainer hints at retirement. John Collins remains unbeaten after a 10 round unanimous decision over Kenny LaPaglia in a wild early main event.
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White Sox edge Cardinals 1-0 in exhibition as Bernazard drives run
Tony Bernazard laced a lead off single in the eighth to score Jerry Hairston as the Chicago White Sox defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0. LaMarr Hoyt worked seven strong innings, allowing four hits, while Kevin Hickey finished the last two for 32 straight scoreless innings this spring. Joaquin Andujar went six innings for St. Louis with three hits allowed as his spring string reached nine scoreless frames.
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Giants Rout Cubs In Exhibition With 9-5 Win
San Francisco Giants beat Chicago 9-5 in Scottsdale exhibition play. Max Venable hit inside the park homer off Leon Durham, Brad Wellman and Venable scored on Venable’s drive, and Mike Vail’s liner injured Cubs starter Rich Bordi, who left after being struck on the leg. Wayne Nordhagen collected three hits for Chicago and Ryne Sandberg added two singles.
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Red Hall of Fame Pitcher Bruce Berenyi Sparked 1981 Wins
Bruce Berenyi of the Cincinnati Reds posted a one hit game and two two hit outings during the 1981 season, highlighting a productive stretch for the right hander.
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