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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
13
Gary Player fired a 67 in the opening round at Oakmont to set the pace in the 73rd U S Open. The South African, underweight and frail after a 40 day recovery from two surgeries, battled self doubt but rose to the challenge and sparked suspense.
The field of 150 pros saw South Africa's Paul Slater surge to a four under par lead with a four under 68 on Thursday. Veterans Ray Floyd Jim Colbert and Lee Trevino trailed, each at even par 71, amid talk of health issues affecting players this spring.
Wilbur Wood nears 30 wins as critics question the knuckleball while Hank Aaron eyes Babe Ruth’s home run record with odds shifting. The Braves ride an 8 of 9 surge into a home series with the Cubs after a big 18-3 win over the Pirates.
The NFL Players Association calls a House Commerce subcommittee proposal for urine analyses on professional athletes outrageous. Ed Garvey says the problem is undefined and notes drug-trafficking investigations of players. Rozelle to discuss a drug program with owners while Bayh sets hearings on athlete drug use.
Montreal ex perts extended their six game run by defeating San Diego 5-3. The win pulls Montreal within 4 1/2 games of the Cubs in the NL East as Chicago beat Houston 5-4. In the AL, Baltimore beat Kansas City 8-3, California topped Boston 5-3 and Oakland shutout the Yankees 3-0.
The Expos won nine of 12 this month and sit second in the NL East behind their sixth straight loss for the Padres. Steve Renko pitched six hits for his fifth win, four more than all of last season. Billy Williams celebrated his 35th birthday with a homer and three RBIs as the Cubs beat Houston for Ferguson Jenkins seventh win. Orioles rally past Royals with seven runs in the eighth, sparked by Bobby Grich and Paul Blair. Davis extends hitting streak to 16. Boston beats California with Robinson and Yastrzemski delivering key hits. Oakland defeats Yankees as Bando and Jackson homer. In tennis, Borg advances in Kent Open. Elschenbroich tops Orantes in Hamburg.
110 entrants line up for the Jaycee Tournament as former champion Rod Goode joins Bobby Straub Randy Emens in a strong field. Notables include Danny Davis Mike Free Jimmy Fullington Andy Cole and Willie Wilkerson with pairings and tee times listed for early Saturday action.
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