Davis Tops DH Stats in American League
New York AP: veteran Tommy Davis, who led Baltimore last season, now tops the AL designated hitter list with a .268 average through May 26. Tommy Harper and Cesar Tovar follow at .262, then Bobby Darwin .254 and Alex Johnson .250. Willie Horton leads DHs with 10 homers and 31 RBIs as Texas, under manager Billy Marlin, posts a .302 team average.
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Nicklaus Tops Golf Earnings for 1976 Season
Jack Nicklaus becomes the top money winner for 1976 on the pro golf tour with $166,113 after a Memphis Classic third place. Gene Littler and Lee Trevino cross $100,000 in earnings. Littler wins $35,006 in Memphis to reach $110,532, Trevino climbs to $100,847, eighth straight year over $100k. The field's order includes Miller, Welskopf, Geiberger, Watson, Crampton, Murphy, Irwin among the top 10.
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Zipperer Chooses William Penn College After Cedar Rapids Honors
Cedar Rapids LaSalle star Dave Zipperer, a 6 3½ guard and second team all Metro, will attend William Penn at Oskaloosa this fall. He helped LaSalle reach the Class AA state tournament and is the son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred Zipperer of 709 Twenty-seventh Street NW.
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Tennessee Martins Drops Golf And Wrestling Sports
The University of Tennessee Martin in Martin Tennessee announced the elimination of golf and wrestling from its inter collegiate program due to budget pressures. Chancellor Lerry T McGehee said the athletic board approved the move after a poll on whether four minor sports should continue without grants in aid or two should be cut while two remain funded.
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Bears Sign Two Illinois Gridders
The Chicago Bears announced the signing of two Illinois players, linebacker Tom Hicks and guard Revie Sorey, on Tuesday. The additions come from the University of Illinois roster as the team bolsters its depth for the season.
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