Wadkins Wins PGA at Pebble Beach Over Littler in Playoff
Nicklaus falters as Wadkins and Littler tie after 72 holes at six under par. Wadkins drains an eight foot par saving putt on the third playoff hole to win the PGA National Championship. Littler led early but bogeyed five of six holes finishing at 232. Nicklaus ends one shot back in contention.
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Pebble Beach
Calif
Lanny Wadkins
Lars Wu
Gene Littler
Pebble Beach Golf Links
Wadkins
Shirley
Oceanside
Monterey Peninsula
Littler
Littier
Liter
Jack Nicklaus
Tom Watson
Nicklaus
Gene
Derry Pate
U.S
Watson
Jerry McGee
Lou Graham
al Geiberger
Don January
Johnny Miller
Lee Trevino
Arnold Palmer
Dave Stockton
Gary Player
Hubert Green
Hig
Jeader
Litzier
Austin's Birdie Near End Wraps Long Island Title
Debbie Austin secured the Long Island Charity Golf Classic with a final hole birdie for a four round 279 total and a two stroke win. Kathy Whitworth and Nancy Lopez tied for second at 281. Lopez, rain affected, finished four back after a late push. Judy Rankin and Amy Alcott placed fourth and fifth respectively.
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Richardson
Tex
Nancy Lopez
Rosewall
Nlm
Miss Lopez
Miss Austin
Miss Whitworth
Fowest
Judy Rankin
Amy Alcott
Colonies Hill Country Club
Mary Lew Crocker
Sandra Palmer
Jane Blalock
Miss Blalock
Tulsa University
Orantes Upsets Connors For Clay Court Crown
Spanish veteran Manuel Orantes defeated Jimmy Connors in straight sets to win the U S Open Clay Court championship in Indianapolis. Orantes claimed 17 5 prize money and extended his dominance at the event with a quick 29 minute first set and decisive second set. Connors, who has previous titles here, acknowledged the loss with sportsmanlike humor.
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Spain
Manuel Orantes Balsaves
Jimmy Connors
Indianapolis
Orantes
Manuel Orantes
Connors
Vilas, Gottfried reach Dublin finals in Tennis Classic
Guillermo Vilas crushed Billy Martin 6-0 6-2 to reach the Dublin final at Muirfield Village, extending his clay win streak to 34. Brian Gottfried defeated Raul Ramirez 6-8 6-2 to set up a title clash, while Fleming/Mayer beat Menon/De Taney to face Smith/Lutz in the doubles final.
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Dublin
Ohio
Guillermo Vilas
Brian Gottfried
Muirfield Village
Vilas
Billy Martin
Palos Verdes
Calif
Gottfried
Martin
Ramirez
Launderhill
Pia
Peter Fleming
Chatam
N.J
Gene Mayer
Flusing
Sashi Menon
India
Jim de Taney
Fotomac
Stan Smith
Sea Pines
Bob Lutz
Sar Clemente
John Lloyd
England
Sverige Loses Mast In Sudden America's Cup Setback
Sweden's Sverige dismasted in heavy winds off Newport Rhode Island and forfeited its semifinal to Gretel TH of Australia. The mast broke after gusts to 30 knots, sails torn, crew hauled debris aboard, and a red protest flag raised against the race committee citing safety concerns and weather.
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Newport, BL
Sverige
Gretel TH
Australia
Sweden
International Race Committee
U.S. Yacht Racing Union
Svarige
Ft Weatherill
France 1
Baron Marcel Rich
Gretel II
France
Amer
Jones wins Austrian Grand Prix as Lauda takes runner up
Australian Alan Jones wins his first Formula feature in the Austrian Grand Prix before 101000 fans, finishing 1 hour 37 minutes 26.40 seconds at 123 mph. Niki Lauda places second, Joachim Stuck third. James Hunt and Mario Andretti retire with mechanical issues and a blown piston respectively.
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Alan Jones
Austria
Jones
Niki Lauda
West Germany
Wans Joachim Stuck
James Hunt
Britain
Amer
Jean Mario Andretti
Nazareth
United States
Milwaukee
Wise
Sal Torella
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Long Island
Jose
Helsinki
Rosemary Ackermann
East Germany
Olympic Stadium
Karin Rossley
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New York
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ASK
San Diego
Venos
Gottfried, Vilas
Raul Ramirez
Mexico
Argentina
Rhode Island Sound
Sverior
Chicago
Dave Watson
Bobby Isaac
Hickory
Isaac
Ican
International Race Committees
France II
Pelle Petterson
Gretell
Gregory General Store
Java
Oio
T. C. Cameron, Inc
DIAL
Gil Call
Tris
Danville
W. Main St
Free Bellow Park
George T. Roos
Cmt
HAGAR
Nhaia Street
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