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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1971
Page
11
The Houston Astros defeat the San Francisco Giants as the Astrodome curse continues to haunt the visitors. Giants suffer another loss on the Dome field despite efforts from their lineup.
Bobby Mitchell trusted a late surge to capture the $150,000 Cleveland Open by seven strokes at Beechmont Country Club. He fired a final 65 to finish 22 under par at 262, ahead of Charles Coody and Bruce Crampton who tied for second at 269 and 270 respectively.
Challengers Charge Sunday as the Giants lose 5-2 to the Astros. It marks 20 losses in 25 Dome games. Pirates edge Phillies 10-9 after an 8-4 opener, Montreal routs Mets 12-4, Dodgers beat Padres 7-2, Cubs beat Cardinals 4-1, Reds over Braves 7-5. Willie Stargell hits his 28th and sets NL homer record through June 30.
Boston beat Baltimore 3-1 to win a third straight over the AL East leaders. Yaz threw out Frank Robinson at home in the fourth, rallying Boston into second place while Detroit fell to third after a 3-1 loss to Cleveland. Other scores included Washington sweeping twice, California over Chicago, and Oakland splitting with Kansas City.
Texas wins the NCAA championship on a record 1,144 as Ben Crenshaw, 19, fires a 33 32 65 to finish 15 under par and claim medalist honors with the Chick Evans Bowl. Florida places third, Houston second, Wake Forest fourth. Crenshaw tops former record of 276 set in 1968.
Willis Wilkerson, firing six under par 68 in round one, wins by three strokes at Indian Hills Golf Club. Al Jones defeats J. W. Kelley in a sudden-death playoff for second as Kelley earns a consolation bid, with plaques and gift certificates awarded to top finishers in all flights.
Charlotte trails in the Dixie Association as Asheville leads the East Division. The Hornets sweep a doubleheader to cut the gap to four and a half games and press a home-and-home series starting last Wednesday. Other games saw Shreveport over Memphis 7-5 and Amarillo two-hits Dallas-Fort Worth 2-1.
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