Amateur Bruce Wins Virginia PGA Open in Playoff
Danville amateur John Bruce faded veteran Mac Main to take the Virginia PGA Open title at Red Wing Lake in a Tuesday playoff. Bruce, 20, shot 71 to Main's 75 after both finished 72 holes at 286. Bruce's back nine birdies and clutch putting sealed the upset over the Farmville pro.
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Amateur John Bruce Wins Virginia PGA Open Playoff
Virginia Tech junior and Farmville native John Bruce defies two strokes behind to beat Mac Main in an 18 hole playoff at the Virginia PGA Open. The 20 year old plans four more events this summer before college, aiming for the National Amateur and a future on tour.
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Ranger Win Over Twins By 7-3 Count
Texas Rangers defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-3 in Arlington. Mike Hargrove drove in the go ahead run with a fourth inning single and added a double in the sixth as Texas pulled away. Dave Goltz was tagged for the decisive damage before being relieved by Tom Burgmeier.
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Jack Snyder Leads Virginia Junior Golf Tourney Race
Farmington Country Club's Jack Snyder shot a 71 to lead the 16 17 age group in the Virginia State Golf Association Junior tournament at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. Randall Banks topped the 14 15 group with 73 while Pete Stassi led the 12 13 group with 82. Others posted 72s for second in the 16 17 group.
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Renko Shuts Phils. Expos Cruise 5-0 Highlighted by Grand Slam
Montreal pitcher Steve Renko tossed a three hit one of the career third one hit game while Bob Bailey belted a grand slam as the Expos exploded for five runs in the sixth inning to beat Philadelphia 5 0 Renko improved to 5 7 despite three strikeouts five walks and two wild pitches and allowed only Dave Cash sixth inning single.
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Durable Lolich Nephews Tigers 2 Orioles 0 Victory
Durable Mickey Lolich pitched his 11th straight complete game to beat the Orioles 2-0 in Baltimore. He struck out nine, moved to 10-7, and helped snap Mike Cuellar’s nine-game win streak as Al Kaline and Willie Horton drive in runs.
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Jane Jones Tops Field in Glen Oak Tri Club Golf Tourney
Jane Jones of Tuscarora CC captured low gross in the championship flight with an 84 at Danville GC as Glen Oak won the club championship with 1705 total and Tuscarora 1727. The three day event spread across Danville, Glen Oak, and Tuscarora courses with multiple flights and net honors shared among players from Glen Oak, DGC, and Tuscarora.
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Cardinals Rally Past Pirates 8 7 Victory in Eight
St. Louis overcome a Pittsburgh four-run eighth inning surge to win 8-7. Mike Tyson doubled the tying run and Lou Brock singled home the winning run in the eighth after Ted Simmons and Joe Torre helped build a 6-3 lead earlier. Al Oliver drove in three for the Pirates, sparking the late rally.
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Reds Beat Astros 3-2 Behind Late Innings Power
Cesar Geronimo homered and Johnny Bench drove in a run with a double in the seventh inning to break up Larry Dierker's no hitter as the Cincinnati Reds defeated the Houston Astros 3-2 on Tuesday night.
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Mets topple Cubs as Koosman fires four-hitter
Ed Krane pool belts a three run homer for his first of the season, backing Jerry Koosman's four hit outing as the Mets beat Chicago 5-1. Kranepool's blast came after a Grote single and Staub walk, with Monday later homering for Chicago. Koosman improves to 8-4, completing his sixth complete game of the year.
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