Braves Split Giants Doubleheader in Tight Comeback
In a dramatic doubleheader, the Braves rallied in the eighth and ninth to beat the Giants 8-7 and split the twin bill after a 14-6 opener loss. Frank Tepedino drove in the tying run and Jackson delivered the winning sac fly.
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Associated Press
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Bob Watson
Don Wilson
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Padres
Fred Kendall
San Diego
Captain 12 Under Stewart In Record Win
Stewart shot three consecutive four under par 68s to win the Spirit of America Golf Classic by 10 strokes at Burningtree Country Club. He finished at 204, eclipsing the previous 214 record set by Billy Ray.
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Roberson
Frank Campbell
Don Kincaid
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Bob Hoyt
Darlington
Academy
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Kentucky
Barry Holt
Bill Johnston
Ed Meeks
Wes Campbell
Frank Gusmus
Bobby Bridges
Jon Barry
Meredith Lyemance
Buck Shear
A J Foyt Triumphs In 500 Mile Race At Pocono
A J Foyt won his first 500 mile auto race after six lean years at Mount Pocono. Roger McCluskey ran out of gas on lap 199 of 200. Finishing order included Lloyd Ruby in third and Johnny Rutherford fifth. Foyt earned about $90 000 from a near 400 000 purse and planned to drive in the Firecracker 400 at Daytona Beach.
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al Unser
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Tex
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Clermont
Ind
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Ft. Worth
Speedway
Daytona Beach
Fla
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Stewart Takes Burningtree Crown In State Amateur Push
Stewart wins Burningtree event to end Frank Campbell’s two-year hold on the State Amateur. Hoyt and Nelms follow, with Alabama, LSU, Georgia State, and Auburn golfers in close chase as Stewart shoots 12 under for the tournament.
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J. L. Vickers
Huey Hall
Alabama
Stewart
Tommy Burns
LSU
Dickie Clark
Frank Gusmus
Georgia State
John Bodin
Robert Robb
Auburn
Jim Mason
Eddie Estes
Campbell
Roberson
Casper Wins Western Open in Milestone Performance
Billy Casper captures the Western Open with a final 10 under 272 after a six-foot par putt on the 72nd hole. He joins Willie Anderson and Buffalo Bill in winning the event four times and earns $35,000 for the triumph. Hale Irwin and Larry Hinson tie for second at 273. Bruce Crampton, Hubert Green, and J.C. Snead share fourth at 274. Casper’s victory marks his first tournament win since 1971 and pushes him into the golf millionaires club with earnings over $1 million.
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Casper
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Hale Irwin
Hinson
Irwin
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Hubert Green
J.c.snead
Art Wall
Arnold Palmer
John Mahaffey
Crampton
Jack Nicklaus
Palmer
Lee Trevino
J.C. Snead
Orioles Suffer Doubleheader Loss as Evans Sparks Critique
Baltimore dropped both ends of a Detroit doubleheader 5-3 and 1-0 fueling manager Earl Weaver's blistering attack on umpire Jim Evans who he calls incompetent. The Orioles fell four games back of New York after a disputed base on balls play involving Norm Cash.
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Duke Sims
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Oakland A’s
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Texas Rangers
Kansas City Royals
Pat Dobson
Casper and Snead Win Ryder Cup Spots at Western Open
Casper wins the Western Open to earn a Ryder Cup berth as Snead ties for fourth. They displace Frank Beard and Rod Funseth from the U.S. team, which will feature Nicklaus Trevino Weiskopf Brewer Graham Hill Hill Aaron Rodriguez Blancas Palmer Casper and Snead.
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Rod Funseth
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Lee Trevino
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Dave Hill
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Homero Blancas
Arnold Palmer
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