Pate Wins U.S. Open At Atlanta Athletic Club
Jerry Pate, 22, final round birdies on the 3rd and 18th holes at the Highlands course seal his first PGA win and make him the youngest Open champion since 1962. John Mahaffey led early but bogeys late opened the door for the Alabama alum to claim victory by two strokes.
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Pate Clutch Five Iron Seals Open Victory at Atlanta
Jerry Pate, 22, drilled a five iron from rough to two feet on the 18th at the Atlanta Athletic Club to clinch the Open with a final 68 and 277 total. Teammate Weiskopf and Geiberger finished two behind at 279 while Mahaffey tied for second at 280, calling the win a historic moment in a dramatic final round.
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Phillies Sweep Reds in NL Battle. Reed Shuts Reds Down
The Philadelphia Phillies defeated the defending World Series champion Cincinnati Reds 6-1 to claim the deciding game of their three game series and extend their NL East lead. Pitcher Ron Reed worked the key sixth inning with bases loaded and no outs, striking out Perez and Bench and retiring Griffey. In other NL action, Pirates topped Astros 9-5, Giants crushed Mets 9-2, Expos edged Dodgers 5-4, Padres beat Cardinals 5-4, and Braves blanked Cubs 5-0 as multiple games were played amid drizzle and early-season standings.
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Indians Rally Past Royals in 11-8 Thriller
The Cleveland Indians outlasted Kansas City 11-8 as they seek pace with the Yankees. Ray Fosse drove in four while Rico Carty homered. New York leads AL East by seven games as the two clubs open a four-game set at Yankee Stadium.
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Finley Expected To File Suit Soon
Finley, Oakland Athletics owner, anticipated to file a multi million dollar damages suit against Commissioner Bowie Kuhn and baseball office. Lawyer Neil Papiano said four or five causes of action seek about 10 million dollars and an injunction against Kuhn’s order voiding a 3.5 million sale of three star players. Filing expected in California courts, aiming for quickest hearing as legal battle rages since 1974 over Catfish Hunter contract breach.
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