Fezler Takes Early Lead In Akron Classic Golf
Forrest Fezler shot a five under par 65 to build a two round total of 132 eight under and lead the American Golf Classic at Firestone Country Club. Bert Yancey and Johnny Miller chase with 136 and 137 respectively as Fezler dominates the field in sunny conditions.
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Fezler
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Lee Trevino
Bert Yancey
Yancey
Johnny’. Miller
Bruce Crampton
Crampton
al Geiberger
Lanny Wadkins
John Mahaffey
Ed Sneed
Wadkins
Mahaffey
Sneed
Geiberger
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
Palmer
Firestone
Indian Wells
Calif
Mays Sparks Mets in 5-4 Victory Over Pirates
Willie Mays cleared the bases with a three run double in the second inning and John Milner added a ninth homer as the Mets defeated the Pirates 5-4. Pittsburgh rebutted with three runs in the bottom of the second, but New York held on to snap a four game skid.
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John Milner
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Ron Hodges
George Stone
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Steve Blass
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Pirates
Richie Zisk
Gene Clines
Clines
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Jim Merritt
Bill Gogolewski
Texas
Jim Mason
Rangers
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John Mayberry
Lou Piniella
Piniella
Paul Schaal
Ken Suarez
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Dick Drago
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Jim Perry
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Dick Allen
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Ray Fosse
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Bernie Parent Returns to NHL with Flyers Signing
Bernie Parent, first NHL player to join the WHA, signs a multi year contract to return to the Flyers. The move marks a high profile comeback after leaving for the rival league.
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Padres trade veteran Miller to Tigers on waivers
San Diego Padres announced that veteran reliever Bob Miller was sold to the Detroit Tigers on waivers on Friday. The move transfers Miller from the Padres to Detroit as part of a waiver claim.
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Bob Miller
Detroit
San Diego Padres
West All America Game Favorites Grow From Star Power
In Lubbock, the West, boosted by five players from national champion USC, is a touchdown favorite over the East for the 13th Coaches All-America game. Coaches Ralph Jordan and John McKay eye key players and lineup choices, with kickoff at 8:30 p.m. EDT and about 45,000 fans expected. Hank Aaron ties Babe Ruth proximity with his 692nd career homer for Atlanta against San Diego.
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Nastase Leads Wimbledon Field Amid ATP Boycott
Ilie Nastase of Romania heads a 1-2 favorite list as Wimbledon opens with 128 men in the singles draw after ATP boycotts leave many top players missing. Nastase and three others defied the association and face a disciplinary committee led by Stan Smith.
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Nastase
Roger Taylor
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Jack Kramer
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Taylor
Motocross Debuts at Decatur International Track
In Decatur this weekend 200 riders from the Southeast will contest the new Decatur International Motocross Track at the Southeastern Horse Center. Saturday night short track races start at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission 2.50 for adults 1.25 for children under 12. The event serves as a qualifier for the August National Minicycle Races with over 500 youths expected to compete.
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Decatur International
Southeastern Horse Center
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Decatur International Track
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