Miller Leads British Open After Second Round
Johnny Miller shot four under par 68 to 140 lead halfway at Royal Birkdale as Carl Higgins, a Dallas newcomer, matched with 67 to reach 144. Jack Nicklaus on 144 with 70, while Australians and others followed in warm, windy conditions at the 135,000 Open.
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Southport
England
UPI
Johnny Miller
Carl Higgins
Carl Who
Miller
Higgins
Dallas
Royal Birkdale
Jack Nicklaus
Ireland
Christy O’connor Jr
Norio Suzuki
Japan
Severiano Ballesteros
Spain
Nicklaus
Tom Kite
Bill Brask
Hale Irwin
Tom Weiskopf
Christy O'Connor Jr
Nona Suzuki
Irwin
Weiskopf
Weather and sports notes from Platte River trip and NBA division chatter
The writer reports higher water at the Platte River after recent rains and few fish despite cooler weather. He notes some locals in Canada catching fish and expresses hope for rain to aid crops. Separately a rumor places the Nets in the Atlantic Division with Boston and New York, while Philadelphia, San Antonio, Denver and Indiana are discussed for division realignments.
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Platte River
ABA
NBA
Nets
Boston
Knicks
Buffalo
Philadelphia
San Antonio
Denver
Indiana
Ak-Sar-Ben Race Card From Omaha Meets Feature
The Ak-Sar-Ben program lists eight races with purses from 4200 to 10000 for four year olds and up. Entries include Irish Knave Fury Barnes King Switzer Wride Green and many others across six furlong to one mile and seventy yard distances.
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Omaha
Ak Ser
Fury Barnes
Tuesday Williams
King Switzer
Charlie Will
Herbert Lerves Gray
Heritage Hill
Etty Bivesette
Schwankhart
Compton
Burgos
Joy
Doli Anderson
Askea
Joe's
Lil Jan
Georgy O'Or Williams
Nap the Rowdy Ecoffey
Chester V. No Boy
Shame Jones
Voner Marine
Little Bive Jeanie No Boy
Peto’s Fellow Hill
Subrisk Maple
Amies Supreme Williams
Xill Hempens
Hero Jones
Feo Harmon
Nobby Dod Lively
Bruce the King
No Boy
Easter Hero Jones
Rowland Dow
Harmon
Sesa Williams
Oldest Derby winning rider Roscoe Troxler dies at 93
Roscoe C. Troxler, the oldest surviving rider of a Kentucky Derby winner, died at his Florida home at age 93. The former jockey retired as a steward's aide two months earlier and funeral services are set for Friday. Troxler rode Sir Horn to victory in 1906, winning by two lengths over Lady Navarre in a $4,850 purse race. He is survived by his widow.
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Miami
Fla
UPI
Roscoe C. Troxler
Troxler
Sir Horn
Lady Navarre
Doane Names Joe Glenn as New Football Coach
Doane College in Crete Nebraska announces Joe Glenn 27 has been hired as head football coach. Glenn played quarterback and wide receiver at Doane and lettered three years. He previously served as backfield coach at Northern Arizona University.
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Crete, Neb
UPT
Joe Glenn
Doane College
South Dakota University
Northern Arizona University
Bears sign two place kickers
The Chicago Bears added two place kickers Tom Klaban from Ohio State and Dan Meier formerly with the Minnesota Vikings.
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Bears
Chicago
UPI
Chicago Bears
Tom Klaban
Ohio State
Danmeier
Minnesota Vikings
Reds Duo Leads NL Starters In 47th All Star Lineup
Joe Morgan the 1973 MVP headlines the NL starting lineup named by the baseball commissioner's final figures. Pete Rose, Dave Concepcion, Greg Luzinski, Dave Kingman and Steve Garvey join Morgan with Bench starting at catcher for the eighth straight year. Concepcion edges Bowa for shortstop in a tight NL vote as Sparky Anderson, Reds manager, selects the team with stars from Cincinnati and beyond.
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NEW York
UPI
Joe Morgan
Cincinnati Reds
Baseball Commissioner
Morgan
Pete Rose
Dave
Cay Ny
Meng
Iedher Takinemss Beaher
Steve Garvey
Los Angeles
Greg Luzinski
Phi
Dave Kingman
Bench
Rose
Stan Musial
Hank Aaron
Smith opposes Wildlife Service refuge plan in Nebraska
Rep. Virginia Smith says she opposes a Fish and Wildlife Service proposal reviewed by the legislative affairs committee in Grand Island. She fears possible future land condemnation from a refuge, though officials say no condemnation is planned and that 13 000 acres may be purchased.
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Grand Island, Neb
UPI
Virginia Smith
Neb
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Chamber of Commerce
Smith
Fish and Wildlife
Judy Rankin Aims for 100000 In Women’s Open Race
Judy Rankin faces the U S Women's Open at Rolling Green Golf Club needing 29th place or better to become the first woman pro to reach 100000 in career earnings. Rankin has won 13 tour events over six years and trails JoAnne Carner in annual money totals while seeking more big prizes later in the season.
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Rankin
Ce JoAnne Carner
Carner
Ak-Sar-Ben Race Results From Wednesday Held in Omaha
UPI reports a sweep of Ak-Sar-Ben races in Omaha Nebraska with payouts including a Daily Double Nos 74 at 98.40 and Exacta Nos 1046 at 588.00. Winners ranged from Deduction to Susquehana Brave with multiple payoffs and listed horses across nine races.
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Omaha
Neb
UPI
Ak-Sar-Ben
Bankers Wish
Lee
Jet Fool
Minnie Whacks
Cap
Proud Sam
Baron Tirreno
Ens Byron
Arizona Ruler
Roman Zipper
Canada bars Republic of China athletes from entering for Olympics
The Canadian government refuses entry to athletes representing the Republic of China for the Olympic Games unless they compete as Taiwan and march without the national flag at the opening ceremony. IOC chief Killanin and the COA urge adherence to the written agreement permitting all in good standing to enter.
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Montreal
UPI
Republic of China
Lord Killanin
International Olympic Committee
Allan Maceachen
Taiwan
IOC
Canada
Olympic
Sociation
M. Wright
Killanin
United States France and Britain Rejoin Davis Cup
The United States France and Britain reversed their earlier refusals to participate in the Davis Cup after pressure from 70 countries. The ILTF also voted against expelling South Africa by a 25-22 margin. Ratification by the USTA board is still required.
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Monte Carlo
UPI
United States
France
Britain
International Lawn Tennis Federation
South Africa
Mexico
U.S. Tennis Association
ILTF
Tennis Federation
Davis
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Miss Gotore Schwankwart
Stake Driver
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Spejalagoo - Schwankhart
Awiz Williams
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Telegram Sports
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Calif
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San Francisco 49Ers
New England Patriot
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Monte Clark
Platte Refuge
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Ill
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Aro Parseghian
Pittsburgh Steelers
Soldier Field
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Columbus Telegram
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