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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1977
Page
10
A young Alabama golfer captured the U S Open stroke victory, finishing ahead of Lou Graham and collecting a $45,000 prize. The AP Wirephoto tag accompanies the report.
Hubert Green, 31, finally choked in the 77th U S Open at Southern Hills finishing two under par 278 for second behind Lou Graham. Green saved his balance with a par on 17 before a final bogey on 18, earning $45 000 while Graham took $23 500 and the title.
Hubert Green holed a three foot putt on the 18th green to clinch the U S Open title at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa Oklahoma. AP Wirephoto.
Dodgers beat Cubs 3-1 as Reggie Smith charged Reuschel after being hit, triggering a benches clearing brawl in a key NL showdown. Smith, later ejected, said he fights to protect himself. Lacy and Cey homered for Los Angeles, which leads the West.
Chicago White Sox first baseman Lamar Johnson sparked a win after singing the national anthem. Johnson recalled a chat with Bart Johnson about his performance and his high school stage experience in Guys and Dolls.
Hubert Green wins the U S Open at Southern Hills with a 278 total after a tense final round. He quips about talking to the ball as glare police guard the course and Lou Graham makes a late push but falls one stroke short. Green, a Birmingham native, lifts his major title amid high energy and a spotlight on his bold personality.
Cleveland Ohio AP reports Jeff Torborg became manager as the Indians swept Detroit 4 0 in a Sunday doubleheader. Frank Robinson was fired earlier in the day amid controversy, with Torborg receiving a congratulatory call from Robinson, a former mentor and fellow staffer.
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