Nicklaus Wins Memorial Amid Nerves In Ohio Return
Jack Nicklaus, with a two stroke lead over Hubert Green, captured his self created Memorial Tournament in Dublin Ohio finishing one under par 71 for 73 holes. Green shot a closing 69 to finish five under. Nicklaus said the win is his biggest thrill outside the majors and his third of the season.
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Gambling Strikes Dampen Belmont Park Opening Day
At Belmont Park in Elmont New York betting windows were closed due to a strike by paramutuel clerks. Despite free admission 3379 fans attended on a sunny 80 degree day, with major draws Forego and the Shuvee Handicap and many travelers betting off site.
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Long Island Jewish Hospital
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Volnet
Frank Penn
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New York Racing Association
Pay To See Women College Teams
Wilmington educator Elizabeth Kinzig, longtime Wilmington College coach, says college women's teams can attract paying crowds and notes reduced stereotypes about women athletes. She retires after 42 years guiding students and asserts equality in sports will come, aided by federal law. Kinzig joined Wilmington in 1945 after teaching at St Marys Memorial High School.
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Wilmington College
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Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
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Xenia
St. Marys
Memorial High School
Ftorek Wins WHA MVP Trophy for 76-77 Season
Robbie Ftorek, a 24 year old forward from Needham Massachusetts, won the Gordie Howe Trophy as the WHA's Most Valuable Player. He collected 368 points in a career high 117 points for the Phoenix Roadrunners, who finished last in the league. Ftorek will play for the Cincinnati Stingers next season and touted the WHA as a strong, competitive league while noting a possible merger with the NHL.
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Mark
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Anders Hedberg
Winnipeg
Roadrunners
Cincinnati Stingers
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National Hockey League
Montreal
Jockey Cauthen and Velasquez Injured in Belmont Spill
AP reports apprentice Steve Cauthen and veteran Jorge Velasquez were injured in a three horse spill at Belmont Park. Cauthen suffered concussions and deep cuts requiring stitches. Velasquez injured his left ankle. Patrick Day escaped unhurt from Low Return as Bay Streak and Volney collapsed. Bay Streak was destroyed. Cauthen remained under observation with possible hand fracture and memory lapses.
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Long Island Jewish Hospital
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Vadney
Hume Fulfills Spring Vow to Return to Reds
Cincinnati AP report says pitcher Tom Hume, sent to Indianapolis in spring, has earned a return to the Reds. Manager Sparky Anderson recalled his confidence in Hume after a strong stretch with Indianapolis, where he posted three straight wins and a 20 inning run without allowing a run. Hume will start Wednesday in San Francisco against the Giants, with Anderson intending to keep him in the rotation.
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Idianapolis
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Reds
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Larry Payne
Indianapolis
Roy Martyka
San Francisco
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Assault charge filed against Rosemary Casals
San Francisco prosecutors filed an assault charge after a minor collision at San Francisco International Airport. Rosemary Casals and Shori Barman were taken into custody. Casals released on recognizance and Barman posted bail. Casals, 26, and Barman, 28, allegedly fought with driver Glen Wolffe after his car brushed Casals’s. An airport officer was struck during the scuffle and both women were ordered to appear in Municipal Court on times.
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Wolffe
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Los Angeles
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Don Bits
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