Player Holds One Stroke Edge In US Open Standings
Gary Player survived a 70 to total 137 five under par at Oakmont as contenders closed in. Jim Colbert fired a 68 to reach 138, with Nicklaus Trevino Palmer and Borek among the chasing pack after 142 or better.
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Player eyes second grand slam amid Open bid
Gary Player, 36, leads the 1973 U S Open after a 70 in Round 2 at Oakmont, two strokes ahead with a 36 hole total of 137. He aims to complete the U S and British Opens, PGA, and Masters for a second career Grand Slam and plans retirement after achieving it. He has recovered from major stomach surgery five months earlier and emphasizes rigorous practice and fitness as keys to his success.
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TCU Coach Billy Tohill Back Home
TCU head coach Billy Tohill left John Peter Smith Hospital after more than two months of treatment for injuries from a traffic accident. He suffered the amputation of his right foot and has begun physical therapy, walking with crutches and using a prosthetic foot. He plans to stay home for a couple of weeks then return to the office part time starting July, and jokes about grilling steak and iced tea as he resumes life. Separately, Nets sign rookie Jim O'Brien, 6'7" forward from Maryland, after he was sixth in Maryland basketball history.
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Sam Parks recalls 1935 Open win and career path
Sam Parks Jr., the little-known hometown pro who shocked stars like Armour Hagen and won the 1935 U S Open at Oakmont, recalls the victory and his later tour years. He notes local knowledge aided the win, describes brutal Oakmont traps and slick greens, and recalls prize money and his post golf career before Road America results.
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Windy's Daughter Favored In Belmont Coaching Club Oaks
Windy's Daughter is the 5-2 favorite in Belmont Park's 57th Coaching Club American Oaks for 3-year-old fillies as part of a Belmont Park card offering multiple major races. The field includes Lady Love Poker Night Rokeby Venus with 121 pounds, for a $70,200 winner's purse in a $117,000 stakes.
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Shue Signs Two Year Pact As 76ers Coach
Gene Shue agreed to coach the Philadelphia 76ers for two years after leaving the Baltimore Bullets. He vows to develop a winner amid a last season record of 9 wins and 73 losses, the worst in NBA history, saying the team must be rebuilt and success depends on future draft picks and player development.
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Reds Set Pace In Voting For All-Star Squad
In the first week of fan balloting for the National League All-Star team, Cincinnati Reds dominate. Johnny Bench led with 89,314 votes, followed by Pete Rose 51,480 and Joe Morgan 48,128, shaping a strong Reds presence in key positions. Hank Aaron trails in total votes, while Chris Speier leads the shortstops with 42,086.
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Gregg Minter Set To Challenge In Watkins Glen Trans-Am
Peter Gregg and Milt Minter appear the drivers to beat in the third leg of the 1973 Trans-Am series at Watkins Glen. Gregg, a four-time winner this year, is a 31-year-old Florida sports car dealer who previously won at Daytona Beach and Sebring.
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Reds Trade Scheinblum To Angels
Richie Scheinblum, traded Friday for the fifth time in four years, blasts the Reds saying he had no chance and was used as a throw-in. He moves to the California Angels for players to be named later, and hints at a designated hitter role. Scheinblum notes an age discrepancy and recalls his prior Reds stint and a run in Trans-Am racing.
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