Player Nabs $50,000 Prize
Gary Player won the World Series of Golf at Firestone, finishing 71 71 42 and earning $50,000 after a scrambling final round. Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino, sharing the high-profile field, earned $11,500 and $8,750 respectively as top finishers. Player emphasized personal values over sponsorships while completing his victory with standout putting and a late birdie run.
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Petty Tops Allison In 250-Miler Racing Showdown
Rich ard Petty beat Bobby Allison in a 250 mile race at Richmond Virginia to close the gap in the Winston Cup standings. Petty collected 10000 and Allison earned an equal 10000 as the final quarter of the season looms with a 3500 mile Texas finale deciding the title.
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Nastase Tops Ashe For Crown
Romanian star Ilie Nastase defeated Arthur Ashe in five sets to win the U S Open singles title, becoming the first European champion since 1936. Nastase trailed early, then rallied from 1 2 and 4 2 deficits to win 8 6 3 6 7 5 6 4 in snowy conditions at Forest Hills.
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Schultz Wins 3 Titles in Farmington Golf Event
Delane Homer Schultz of Atkins claimed three titles at the Southern Open in Columbus Ga while DaWitt Weaver of Atlanta forced a sudden death playoff to win, with Courtney from California contending through the final holes. The event featured a final two over par finish and a dramatic late run by Weaver tying Courtney at 277 total.
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Ni Ron Ng
Green Island
Paige
Beitiarertt Pitty
Kansas State Wrestling Coach Fritz Knorr Dies in Missouri
Fritz Knorr, 65, Kansas State University wrestling coach and assistant athletic director, died Saturday night while visiting relatives in Savannah, Missouri. He had been a longtime member of the K-State athletic staff. The report notes an apparent heart attack as the cause and lists adjacent details about personnel nearby.
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al Weaver
Frank Bardstaff
George Johson
Dolphins Nip Vikings 21-19 in preseason finale
In NFL exhibition action Johnny Unitas sparked the Colts to a 20-14 win over Denver as Baltimore wraps up the exhibition slate. The Dolphins edged Minnesota 21-19, while other late results included New York Giants beating Cleveland 28-21 and New England defeating Detroit 24-30.
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Openings Remain in Boys Sokol Classes
The Sokol Gymnastic Ayan offers limited openings for boys ages 6 to 12. Registration occurs the week of September 18. For details call Dott Pulkrab at 363-3508.
Bears Star Sayers Retires After Illustrious Career
Gale Sayers, Kansas Comet, retires at 29 with the Chicago Bears after a Hall of Fame run that included five All-NFL selections and three NFL rushing titles. He thanked teammates and fans, noting football shaped his future and personal growth despite injuries limiting his later years.
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