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Newspaper

Danville Register

Location

Danville, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1977

Page

17

Higuchi Shoots 68 and Leads LPGA Peter Jackson Classic

Chako Higuchi fired a four under par 68 to lead the first round of the $80,000 Peter Jackson Classic at Lachute Golf and Country Club. She held a two stroke edge over Donna Caponi Young Pat Meyers and Betsy Cullen as wind and rain challenged 68 entrants. Higuchi eagled the back nine with four birdies and a 27-out birdie run after a 36 on the front.

Lachute Que Chako Higuchi Miss Higuchi Donna Caponi Young Pat Meyers Betsy Cullen Lachute Golf and Country Club Miss. Higuchi Ter Mrs. Young Cedar Brae Toronto Lachute, Que Lachite Golf and ‘Gaunt Club Arlendres Amuteir Chakiguehi Danna Capani Young Calent Sylvis Prete Bonar Sundkai Pelmer Powell Je Te Prentice Jo Skala Whence Jinmoy Beth Ea Kathy Whitworth Mardell Viking Si Joanné Jo Carner Sally Debbie Masuny Alexandra Reinhardt Heth Solomon Eo Leesil van Hollis Stacy

Aces Mark Qualifying For British Hopefuls

TROON Scotland AP Two holes in one marked Fridays first of two qualifying rounds as nearly 400 golfers at Barassie Western Gailes and Glasgow Gailes compete for 96 spots in the British Open at Turnberry next week. David Ingrams Scotland World Cup player aced the 149 yard ninth at Barassie with an eight iron, his fourth ace, and shot 67. Swedish amateur Per Anderson also aced the 13th at Western Gailes, his fifth ace, finishing 72. At Glasgow Gailes Nick Faldo and Peter Dawson led with five under par 68s, Faldo the youngest Ryder Cup prospect at 19.

Troon Scotland Turnberry David Ingrams Barassie Ingrams Per Anderson Sweden Western Gailes Glasgow Gailes Course Britain Nick Faldo Peter Dawson Faldo America

Broad Wins Avoids Sweep Of Ex-Champs In Virginia Amateur

ARLINGTON AP The U S Navy and federal government thwarted former champions in the opening round of the Virginia Amateur at Washington Golf & Country Club. Nelson Broach 69-year-old Richmond staged the only upset by outlasting Rick Firebaugh 1 up on the 71st hole. Other ex-champs fell to Marty Alford Gerald Hanweck and Sam Wallace in tight matches. Jim Murphy upset Gill Ditzhugh 3 and 1 at home course Arlington. Several players advanced to Saturday including John Price Phil Stewart and Mark Lawrence with amateurs from Martinsville Vienna Fairfax and Portsmouth also progressing.

Mark Lawrence Richmond Arlington U. S. Navy Virginia Washington Golf & Country Club Nelson’ Broach Rick Firebaugh Roanoke Broach Yesteryear Wayne Jackson Hampton Alford Norfolk Gerald Hanweck Reston Sam Wallace Wiliamsburg Wallace Firebaugh Moss Beecroft Newport News Young Jay Williams Portsmouth Jim Murphy Springfield Gill Ditzhugh John Price Phil Stewart Virginia Beach Price Entsminger Lexington Stewart Frank Moore Roanoje Smith Brothers Steve Eric Martinsville Ach Bill Sibbick Neff McClary Fairfax Northern Virginia David Oakley Vienna J. P. Leigh Prtsmouth

Four Tie For Milwaukee Open Lead In Gusty Round

The Greater Milwaukee Open at Tuckaway Country Club saw Mike Morley Keith Fergus Fuzzy Zoeller and Gary McCord shoot three under 69 as afternoon winds steadied after a morning gales. They led by one stroke over Mac McLendon Ed Sabo and Barney Thompson with 71s. only 12 players broke par.

Milwaukee Mike Morley Keith Fergus Fuzzy Zoeller Gary McCord Mhe Mac McLendon Ed Sabo Barney Thompson McLendon Escondido Calif Tuckaway Country Club McCord Apl Firatrau Larry Nelson Artie Gary Groby Sami Mike Sus Tom Purtzer Miller Woody Blackduen Carl Unis Bob Shaw Zoioyard Parte Tuckaway Country Club Dan Sikes Terry Catlett Ant Keith Fergus Hy Phil Hancotk Fatty Zoeller Geall Hensier Bsa Gear Tom Shaw Dave Iehelberger Gay Brower Art Wallita Dave Stockton Romero Blancas Pat McDonald David Lundstrom John Lisher Chris Pigott Mike Walters Deve Shell Mave Frank Beard Jack Renner Paul Purtzer Bchuck BChuck Milne 72 Morris Hatulkky $ 3/Drivesn BRT Ralph Johnston Grier Jones Doug Tewell MTS Walter Jim Jameson Bruce Devlin Mike McCullough Tommy Aaron Dulius Boros Steve Vollale Florentino Molina Leonard Thompson Mallon Bruce Fleisher Richard Crawford Lee Trevino Ch Rodriguez Lee Elder Jim Boros Binanees Brady Miller Beachay Hans Ron Cerrude Dick McClean Dennis Trelant Steve Meinyk Howard Twitty Bob Gilder Ed Dougherty Tommy Valellioe Aweanny Sgt Alien Miller Fred Marit Bob Goaiby Stanton Altgelt Peter Calvin Peete Lionel Hebert Dim Masserie Hie David Uind Id al Butch Sehlicht Ron Streck Bob Manz Haberle Arnold Sellnas Bob Payne Wayne Levi

Schlee No-Show Act Gets Jolly Good Boot

APTROON Scotland AP John Schlee, runner up for the 1973 United States Open, was disqualified from the British Open for not appearing to qualify at Glasgow Gailes. Jim King also failed to show at West Gailes, while Tom Weiskopf arrived sans clubs at Turnberry awaiting next week’s Open. David Ingram led at Barassie with a 67, and early scores put Gallacher and Proudfoot atop Glasgow Gailes.

Coach Optimistic Ahead of USSR USA Junior Track Meet

Richmond AP John Randolph the US coach at the sixth annual USSR USA junior track meets at the University of Richmond expressed cautious optimism. He noted Russia brings last year’s five event winners and two women’s winners, while American prospects include 18 year old Renaldo Nehemiah and Anthony Tufariello among others. He cited the Russians’ stronger recent training and weather advantages, compared to a short American preparation.

Richmond John Randolph University of Richmond U. S. Military Academy Randolph

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