Nicklaus critics pin placements as Yates defends Spirit of America title
Georgia amateur Danny Yates, the defending Spirit of America Golf Classic champion, criticizes U S Open pin placements at Merion while Jack Nicklaus vents about the setup. Yates, also low amateur qualifier, aims to defend his title this weekend amid the controversy.
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Yankees and Cubs Set for Saturday Decatur Title Showdown
Decatur Youth City Baseball final features the Yankees and Cubs at Point Mallard Park after both teams won earlier rounds. Cubs beat Pirates 8-7. Yankees defeated Pirates 5-1 to reach the final with a 5-4 prior win over the Cubs.
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Dock Ellis and Pirates blank Mets 3 0 in rain delayed win
The Pittsburgh Pirates shut out the New York Mets 3 0 despite rain delays totaling 1 16. Dock Ellis earned the win in an 11th straight victory for the Pirates as Willie Stargell drove in his 80th run of the season. The Mets stranded in a multi pitcher effort with Jim Nelson and Giusti securing the save. Cincinnati topped Philadelphia 5 1 in a rain delayed night game while San Francisco edged St Louis 8 7. Atlanta beat Montreal 7 3. Minnesota and Oakland had no schedule changes.
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Spirit championship field matches college division promise
A 196 player field includes 32 collegians from 16 universities and top amateurs as Burningtree pros Jack Payton and Gerald Brock set the opening pace in the Spirit championship. The college division gains traction with players praising its competitive draw and appeal to strong college talent.
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