Floyd Breaks Long Victory Drought With 100-Foot Chip
Floyd clinched his first tour win in six years with a 100 foot chip-in on the ninth hole. He credited timing and putts for the comeback as his wife Maria awaits a second child and his parents watched from the gallery. Plaver led after two rounds before Floyd overtook him.
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Floyd wins top money as he outshoots South African in final round
In Pine Plains New York Floyd shot 73 to win $50,000 in a televised final round over a South African partner. He led with an eagle and birdies, with John Mahaffey tying for second at 21 after a 70 final round and both bogeying the last hole.
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No-Hitter Fades as A's Win 4-0 Over Tigers
Ken Holtzman loses a no hit bid with two out in the ninth as Detroit’s Tom Veryzer lofts a two strike fly to left center. North blames himself while Holtzman shrugs off the near-miss and finishes with his second one-hitter in MLB.
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Perez Drives Reds To Sweep With Big Seventh Inning
Tony Perez drove in three runs including a seventh inning homer to lead the Cincinnati Reds to an 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs and complete the doubleheader sweep before 50,311 at Cincinnati. Johnny Bench added an 13th homer in the opener as the Reds won 6-1. Bench also drove in a run in the nightcap while Bill Plummer and Dave Concepcion contributed. The Cubs fell after Morales, Trillo and Mitterwald rallied in the fourth. The Reds improved to 16 of 19 in recent games.
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