Aaron offers Pete Rose advice on pressure and timing
Hank Aaron reflects on Rose's 44 game hitting streak and the immense pressure of chasing a record. He recalls personal near-misses with Ruth and DiMaggio, contrasts self-imposed pace with Rose's must-hit-every-game burden, and notes Rose's drive amid national attention at Atlanta Stadium.
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Golden Putter helps Watson take 4 stroke PGA lead
Tom Watson shot a 2-under 68 to reach 6-under 136 and lead Oakmont's PGA Championship midway after 36 holes. Weiskopf and Inman tied for second at 140, with Miller at 141 and Nicklaus fighting to survive the cut. Watson credited his "golden putter" for the steady scoring despite uneven driving.
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Crenshaw Faces Pressure From Hogan Comparisons At Oakmont
Texans star Ben Crenshaw, dubbed Gentle Ben, confronts the lingering shadow of Ben Hogan as he plays in the PGA Championship at Oakmont. The 26 year old, once hailed as golf’s bright prospect, recalls early wins and near misses, admits feeling “pressure heavy pressure” and hopes a major title will lift the burden. He rose quickly after 1973, winning the San Antonio Open and earning strong showings in majors, while forging a reputation for precise putting and scrambler flair.
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Brownlee and Little share lead at European LPGA Championship
American Vivian Brownlee and Sally Little of South Africa tie for the lead after two rounds at Sunningdale with five under 143. Nancy Lopez sits one stroke back on 144 after a 71, while Marie Breer is two off the pace at 145 following a 72. Brownlee’s strong start faded with a bad chip at 15, a fat chip at 16, and a bunker miscue at 17.
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Pennington Turk spark Operations to 22-6 win
Sam Pennington and Jimmy Turk provided the spark as the Operations Orange Hats defeated Maintenance Blue Hats 22 to 6 in the Sun Oil Oldtimers softball game. Hughie Watson and Don Pusey homered in the second inning as the team posted six runs and several players added homers. A standout double play from Don Waite to Mike Rosenberg to Gene Frost highlighted strong defense.
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Dick Hoot
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Gene Frost
Corsairs Top Pennfield 9 in Delca League Game
Bill Simons and Jim DiTaranto each had three hits and Bill Blewert added two as the Corsairs beat Pennfield 9 to 7. Frank Morrison earned the win, Mike Boland the loss. Simons and DiTaranto sparked two big innings with key hits and a fourth inning four-run surge, aided by two Corsair errors. Kevin Mullen led Pennfield with two hits and four RBIs.
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Paul sues Steinbrenner for 3.1 million over Yankee stock sale
Cleveland Indians president Gabe Paul says attorneys filed a 3.1 million suit against George M. Steinbrenner III alleging the Yankees owner blocked the sale of Paul and F. J. O Neill stock. Paul reports a buyer is ready and sale papers signed with money in escrow, awaiting Steinbrenner approval. The action seeks 1.1 million for shares plus 2 million in punitive damages. O Neill and Paul helped acquire the Yankees in 1973 and led the Indians takeover last winter.
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Steve” O’neill
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Fisk the heart of Red Sox despite pain and long night
Carlton Fisk endures a brutal 14 inning marathon behind the plate against the Yankees, weighing heavy from injuries yet delivering key hits. He has lost weight, aches all over, but remains essential with a .299 season average, 15 homers, and 59 RBIs. Fisk fights fatigue to remain the team's core as the long season extends into late hours.
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