Top Golfers Suffer Injuries Before 77th U S Open Start
The article profiles Jack Nicklaus Ben Crenshaw Jerry Pate and Lee Trevino contending amid injuries and illness ahead of the 77th U S Open at Southern Hills. Fred Corcoran and Joseph C Dey Jr comment on perseverance while recalling past legends like Craig Wood and Ben Hogan as examples of resilience.
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Okla
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Memphis
Jerry Pate
Lee
Trevino
Nicklaus
Crenshaw
Pate
Fred Corcoran
Joseph C. Dey Jr
Bob Jones
James Braid
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Craig Wood
Colonial
Fort Worth
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Texas
Tommy Armour
Mike Turnesa
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Tommy Bolt Faces Open Return At Southern Hills
Tommy Bolt, 59, returns to Southern Hills Country Club to tee off in the United States Open. The fiery star recalls past tempers and famous club throws, boasting a smooth swing and enduring popularity among peers and fans alike.
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Martz fuels South Carolina into College World Series final
Randy Martz hurled nine hits over seven-plus innings to lift South Carolina past Southern Illinois 5-4 and into the finals of the 31st College World Series in Omaha. McLean supplied key hits, while Reeves and Murray homered for SIU.
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CFA Leader Sees Push for Higher Academic Standards
Dr. Fred C. Davison president of the University of Georgia and CFA chair says a trend toward stronger academic requirements for prospective college athletes is surprising and needed. The CFA with 56 members seeks affiliation with the NCAA.
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NBA Extends Payment Deadline for Four ABA Alumni
The NBA Board approves a plan to aid the Denver Nuggets Indiana Pacers New York Nets and San Antonio Spurs by extending the final 200000 payment of their 3200000 entrance fee to June 1980 and by subordinating league security to banks to ease borrowing. The four teams will also share in television revenues beginning with the deferment.
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