Harris Leads U S Open After Opening Round at Merion
Thirteen players chase 19-year-old Harris who opened with a 1 under par 71 to lead at Merion. Jacklin, Palmer, Nicklaus, Trevino and others trailed by several strokes as greens resisted, with several veterans posting 69s or 70s while Hinson struggled late.
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Harris
Associated' Press
Tony Jacklin
Eng
Ardmore
Thal
Towler
Merion ‘Course
Kent
Lanny Wadking
Doug Sanders
Boo Colby
Jim Colben
Champy Pee Nick
Saus Ami Bobby
Lee Trevino
Charles Coody
Tom Weisko
Dale Douglass
Chi Chi Rodrigui
Palmer
Billy Casper
Gary Player
Marils
Merion
Larry Hinson
Hinson
Goalby
Tony Jackin
Nicklaus
Leé
Dale Douglass Par Round Leads LS Open At Ardmore
Dale Douglass of Evergreen matched par with a 70 to head a trio of Colorado players in the first round of the LS Open Golf Tournament in Ardmore Pennsylvania. Hale Irwin of Boulder shot 72 and Dave Hill, also of Evergreen, posted 76.
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Ardmore
Dale Douglass
Evergreen
Colorado
Hale Irvin
Boulder
Dave Hill
Ivergreen
Hoist The Flag Nearing Return After Severe Injury
New York AP reports Hoist The Flag, once expected to be racing's ninth Triple Crown winner, remains under veterinary care after a fractured leg. Recovery progress shows 90 percent strength in the cannon bone and 68 percent in the pastern as surgeons rebuilt the shattered pastern. The horse rode out a long recovery with a cast and aims for a first post-operation walk when cleared.
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New York
Stephen Colt
C. Clack
Vietory
Jim French Heads Pontiac Grand Prix at Arlington Park
Jim French leads the Pontiac Grand Prix field at Arlington Park in a two mile race part of a $100,000 added weekend. Vegas Vic and nine others race against renowned horses like Deceit and Mr Getoni in a lineup that also features the Queen’s Plate and other major events.
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Mario Andretti
Jackie Stewart
Vegas Vic
Arlington Park
Deceit
Canada
North America
Frank J. Caldwell
Jim French
Annette Mann
Vegas
Staunch Avenger
Getoini
Deceil
A. Taylor
Flres
Belmont Part
Michigan
Detroit
Dreyfus
Hollywood Park
Thistleqown
Leonard Richards
Delaware
Liberty Bell
Sports in Brief form amid chaotic OCR notes
Fragmented sports brief covers various tracks and events. Names such as Tom Hanteen Seale Laver and George Rawdon appear amid jumbled locations like Ardmore Toronto and Seattle. The report references NCAA action, US Open, Belmont stakes, and minor race results with unclear details and scattered scores.
Mountain Climber Skis Down Grand Teton
Bill Briggs becomes the first to ski the Grand Teton, completing a perilous descent after summit ascent completed with two companions, one of whom quit at 12,200 feet. Briggs, head of a Jackson ski school, regarded the feat as a long sought challenge and a personal curiosity fulfilled.
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Wyo
Wyoming
Bill *Briggs
Grand Teton Natonal Park
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Mt. Moran
The
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Te Mountain
Robert Garrett
Garrett
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Tes
Fights and feats span boxing rings and alpine peaks
The report notes Randy Neumann outpointing Brian Osling in a New Jersey boxing bout while Redalia Lakkito defeats Tomulak in a Philippines contest. A climber Briggs traverses dangerous Grand Teton terrain solo, describing a four hour descent aided by weather and careful gear choices amid icy sections and vertical drops.
All-Star voting tightens as Mays leads NL outfield race
In New York figures from Commissioner Bowie Kuhn show Willie Mays of San Francisco leading NL outfield voting with 224,800 votes ahead of Hank Aaron at 28844 and Willie Stargell at 43121. Johnny Bench tops catchers with 302,053. Bud Harrelson, Maury Wills, and Don Kessinger lead at shortstop. Voting closes June 30 with the All-Star game set for July 13 in Detroit.
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Mays
San Francisco
Grant
Yank Aaron
Atlanta
Bowie Kui
Aaron
Wille Stargell
Pittsburgh
Catener
Johnny Bench
Cincinnati
Hetters
Bud Harrelson
New York Mets
Maury Wills
Los Angeles
Don Kessinger F
Chicago Cubs
Willie McCovey
Glen Beckert
Chicago
Joe Torre
St. Louis
Detroit
Pitcher Dick Drago Fires Two Straight Shutouts for Royals
Dick Drago fired a six hitter to lead the Kansas City Royals to a 9 0 victory over the California Angels. He became the first KC pitcher to throw consecutive no hitters or shutouts in a single season.
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Dick Drago
Royals
Kansas City
Aso
California Angels
Amateur Wadkins Jr Hopes to Win Open
The Wake Forest junior Lanny Wadkins Jr from Richmond, Virginia, expressed confidence he can contend for the Open Championship at Merion. He noted his 88 score Tuesday keeps him within striking distance of leader Labrow Harris, who shot 67.
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Will Grimsley
Associated Press Sports Western
Ardmore
Chel
Jerry
Lanstoy
Lanny Wadkins
Yohmny Goodsman
Wake
Forest University
Richmond
Thom
Lanny
Merion
Labrow Harris
Wadking
Coltegian
Navajo Trail Pro Am Open at Durango
Forty five professionals start the Navajo Trail Pro Am at Hillcrest Golf Course in Durango Colorado with 140 amateurs. Warm dry weather opens the event, running through Sunday. Leading scores include a 46-15 under par best ball from Albuquerque Sedona pros and a Houston Texas team posting 17 under for third place.
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Durango
Colo
Lee
Hillcrest
Albuquerque
Sedona Ariz
Two Aces Reported At White Sulphur Springs Course
In White Sulphur Springs West Virginia two holes in one were reportedly made by amateurs in mid May at the Old White course. The projects were crafted by Mrs Helen Post of Fort Washington Maryland and R W Erskine of Santa California.
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Helen Post
Fort Washington
RW. Erskine
Sania
Ciara
Calif
Villanova Awaits NCAA Judgment on Porter Eligibility
Villanova University faces a possible NCAA ruling over star center Howard Porter. If Porter signed a professional contract in December 1976 while still in college, his records and team’s 1976 NCAA finish could be erased and awards returned. President Robert Walsh urged due process and consideration.
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Villanova University
National Collegiate Athletics Association
Howard Porter
Pittsburgh
Walter Byers
Robert
J. Walsh
Villanova
Porter
Ilo Alear
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