Sanders Narrowly Missed Open Tie At Muirfield
Doug Sanders of California came within three inches of forcing a playoff with Jack Nicklaus at the British Open in Muirfield. Sanders shot 71 70 72 70 for 283, while Nicklaus totaled 282 with rounds of 70 67 75 70 to win. Sanders tied for second with Dave Thomas of Wales after an 85 yard eagle at the ninth.
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Johnson Says Biggest Challenge Lies Ahead
AP report on Randy Johnson after guiding West to a 24-7 Coaches All-America win. He earned MVP with 24 of 38 for 237 yards and two TDs, plus a 3-yard rushing score. Johnson, Falcons draft pick, faces pro challenge ahead in training camp and the College All-Star in Chicago.
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Orioles and Mets Win Tight Saturday Games in Dixie League
In Dixie League action the Orioles beat the Tigers 6 to 5 with Russell Rhodes earning the win and Larry Wood taking the loss. John Luckett added three singles while Bruce Sparkman Jeff Brooks and Andy Elliott had two apiece. The Mets defeated the Cardinals 12 to 0 as Tim Sullivan won and Brad Baggett lost. Danny Lawrence Gary Belk had triples for the Mets along with multiple singles from Tim Sullivan Wayne Brown and Tom Jones. The Yankees beat the Orioles 6 to 2 in the Colt League with Hagen besting Campbell as Fite and teammates posted singles. In Little League, the Braves toppled the Cubs 10 to 9 led by Don Jones and Lee Johnson with multiple hits.
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Rematch May Not Come Off At Roosevelt Race
Armbro Flight may miss the $25,000 Challenge Cup Trot at Roosevelt Raceway after straining a ligament in the left hoof in a race weeks earlier. The 4 year old mare won the Roosevelt International Trot by a neck over Roquepine, with Noble Victory eight lengths back in third. Joe O’Brien said the mare’s recovery will determine if the rematch can proceed.
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Brothers finish second in Blue Star yachting event
George Brothers of Mobile Alabama placed second in the Blue Star division at the Third District Star yachting championships on Galveston Bay. He earned 15 points behind Miles Wynn of New Orleans who dominated the experienced sailors division with three first places and 24 points.
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Giants gain edge with Gogolak in pre season camp
Allie Sherman says the addition of Pete Gogolak as a reliable field goal kicker strengthens the Giants. He notes last season’s struggles with place kicking, praises rookie progress, and predicts improved offense and defense with new drills and strategy.
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Smith Gets Second Chance With Atlanta Falcons
Halfback Russell Smith who spurned AFL offers and joined the NFL now receives another chance with the Atlanta Falcons. He was cut on waivers but recalled after veteran Rudy Johnson needed knee surgery. Coach Norb Hecker called Smith the best prospect among recently cut backs and ordered continued practice with focus on fundamentals.
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