Crampton Leads PGA at Akron with Record 134
Bruce Crampton moved two under par on Friday to take a three shot edge at the PGA Championship in Akron. He equaled the 36 hole record with 134 for 54 holes while Hale Irwin and others chased, as Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus others struggled with injuries and form.
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Baltimore investors claim buy of bankrupt Memphis Sounds
Attorney David Cohan for Baltimore investors says the group has purchased the ABA bound Memphis Sounds with a 250000 down payment on a 1 million sale. ABA commissioner DeBusschere reportedly agreed to the deal and flexible seven year balance terms. Names include Dave DeBusschere and Charlie Eckman. team name not decided, may avoid crab/chessbay ties.
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Murray Olderman Pro Charts Vikings Coach Outlook
Bud Grant notes the Super Bowl carrot remains in front of the Vikings as they rebuild for contention. Offense hinges on replacing John Gilliam, improving at receiver, and leaning on young backs and tight ends. Defense shows mix of aging stars and rising linemen, with Page and Marshall anchoring, while secondary benefits from Bobby Bryant’s return and Jackie Wallace's growing experience.
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Vikings Defy Glamour with Consistent NFC Central Lead
The Vikings are not a glamorous squad but have a steady winning formula. They have stumbled in the last two Super Bowls yet remain strong contenders, leading the NFC Central and posing a tough challenge to rivals.
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Fairgrounds Race Results At State Fairgrounds
Friday racing at the State Fairgrounds track produced multiple events with winners including Judge Tobin and Golden Deed in early races, followed by Bucking Bones and Fashion Posse among others. Attendance reported at 5,405 with a specified mutuel handle. Detroit edge: Tigers 8, Twins 1 as Jim Hughes takes loss in another rough night for Detroit.
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Brothers tie in Sidney Rodeo competition
Six competition categories at Sidney Rodeo featured cowboys and cowgirls from across the nation. Sandy and Kaye Kirby tied for first in bareback with 88 second go-rounds, while Steve Fryer won steer wrestling and Monty Henson led saddle bronc. Calf roping and women's racing also saw leaders from Oklahoma, Texas, and Montana as attendance reached 380 for Friday’s event.
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Ashe Advances To U.S. Open Clay Courts Quarterfinals
Wimbledon champion Arthur Ashe defeated 14th seed Thomas Coch of Brazil in straight sets 46, 6 4, 6 2 to reach the men's singles quarterfinals at the U.S. Open Clay Courts Tennis Tournament in Indianapolis.
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Lincoln race entries and eligible horses in Nebraska meet
In Lincoln track listings, entries include multiple age group races with purses from 1800 to 5800 dollars. Notable horses mentioned include Moreno, Calderon, Anderson, Barnes, Williams, and Lintner across two and four year old maidens and open races, with several horses marked as No Boy eligible and others listed for six furlongs to six on dirt.
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North Nebraska All Stars prep for defense and offense clash
North squad coach Jim Morrison says defense needs work as North All-Stars drill at Wayne State College. Assistant Ed Colleran warns plans may change and emphasizes offense with big men and outside shooters. An intra-squad game is set for Sunday as heat and conditioning challenge the players.
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Mustangs Fire Head Coach Noel Martin in Omaha
In Omaha the Mustangs announced the firing of head coach Noel Martin by general manager Bob Advers, citing pay disputes amid five lopsided wins in five games and a season finale against Kansas City. Martin, a former Nebraska and Nebraska Omaha player, says the disagreement centered on pay.
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Oregon State seeks amateur reinstatement for Lonnie Shelton
Oregon State University officials will petition the NCAA in Chicago to restore Lonnie Shelton’s amateur status. Shelton, a 6-9 forward who led OSU to the NCAA regional playoffs before signing a multi year ABA contract, hopes to return as a junior amid efforts to prevent agent influence on undergraduates.
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Braves blank Cubs as Morton fires second shutout
Atlanta pitcher Morton allowed five hits and posted his second shutout of the season in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Cubs in the first game of a Friday night doubleheader. In Philadelphia, Dick Allen delivered a run scoring single in the ninth to lift the Phillies to a 5-4 victory over the San Francisco Giants.
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