Wadkins Wins PGA National Championship In Sudden Death
PGA veteran Lanny Wadkins over Gene Littler in a dramatic playoff at Pebble Beach after Wadkins erased a six-stroke deficit in the final round. Littler led by five entering the back nine but bogeyed five of six and parred the last three to tie, then Wadkins birdied the 18th and won on the third playoff hole.
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Littler Wins Major in Sudden-Death at Pebble Beach
Sam Snead nickname and dramatic finish aside, Lee Trevino? The passage details Ben Littler’s sudden-death win at Pebble Beach after a duel with Jack Nicklaus and Lanny Wadkins. Littler’s late bogeys and a chip-in clinched it, awarding $45,000 first prize and Ryder Cup World Cup eligibility for ten years.
Littler Reflects On Bad Decisions In PGA Playoff Loss
Gene Littler admitted to misclubbing and bad decisions during the PGA Championship final rounds at Pebble Beach. Lanny Wadkins captured the title with a 70 final round, overcoming Littler’s lead and a late back-nine bogey stretch, earning $45,000 first prize.
Gorham and Turner Capture Triple Junior Olympic Gold
Jennie Gorham of Kansas City and Willie Turner of New Orleans each won three track golds at the 11th AAU Junior Olympics in Lincoln Nebraska. Gorham swept the 100 220 and 440 while Turner took the 100 and 220 and anchored the 40 yard relay as over 1,500 athletes ages 8 through 18 competed. The meet concludes with Greco Roman wrestling finals.
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Johnson Clinches Class A at High Point Skeet Shoot
Bill Johnson of High Point hit 96 of 100 targets from 16 yards to win the Class A title at the High Point Skeet Club shoot. The one day event drew 32 competitors who fired over 6 000 targets. Other winners included Longacre 91 in Class B Frye 96 in Class C Cornelius 91 in Class D Robertson 97 in Novice and Monroe 87 in Handicap from 22 yards.
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John Longacre
Otis Frye
Dan Cornelius
Ron Robertson
Rodney Monroe
Newell Captures Back-To-Back Legion Baseball Title
In Charlotte Newell Post 287 defeated Whiteville Post 137 ten to seven to win the state American Legion playoffs final. Robbie Allen of Whiteville opened with a first inning homer while Newell’s Billy Binkley went three for four with a triple and double as Newell exploded for six runs in the second inning and held the lead. Coach Joe Bolton noted it marked the first Charlotte area team to win consecutive championships since 194 and 1965. Newell is located four miles from Charlotte.
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Prep Previews Signal Season Kickoff
The weather heats up as area high schools begin their football training period ahead of the season. Roundups start Tuesday in the Enterprise, giving fans an early glimpse into coaches views on their teams and the coming campaign.
Robinson Wins Seventh at State Tennis Tourney in Chapel Hill
Local player Brad Robinson, from High Point, captured his final match of the state tennis tournament and finished seventh in Chapel Hill. The Enterprise note clarifies his first name and hometown were omitted in a prior report.
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NASL Playoffs At A Glance From August Schedule
The Rochester squad leads Toronto 10 fixtures in this playoff snapshot. Upcoming games include Rochester at Toronto and Cosmos at Fort Lauderdale, Minnesota at Seattle, Los Angeles at Dallas with evening kickoff times.
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Pebble Beach PGA Championship Final Scores and Money
Lanny Wadkins won the 59th PGA at Pebble Beach in a sudden death playoff. Final prize money ranged from Wadkins at 45 006 to lower prizes for many players, with notable finishes and scores listed across the field.
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Lou Graham
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Joe Inman
Ton Kite
Lee Trevino
Gil Morgan
Leonard Thompson
George Cadle
Bruce Lietrke
George Burns
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Mark Hayes
George Archer
C. Smead
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Jim Simons
Bob Murphy
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Roger Maltbie
Lon Hinkle
Dave Stockton
Ed Sneed
Rik Massengie
Danny Edwards
John Schree
Mike McCullough
Ray Floyd
Bud Allin
Butch Baird
Steve Meinyk
Mike Morley
Hale Irwin
Bob E. Smith
Mac McLendon
Dave Pill
Wally Armstrong
Bobby Nichols
Kermit Zarley
Bruce Devlin
Bob Duden
Larry Nelson
Sam Snead
Furry Zoeller
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Jim Ferrieti
Bob Benson
Don Finsterwald
Larry Ringer
Orantes Wins U S Open Clay Crown In Indianapolis
Manuel Orantes defeated Jimmy Connors 6 1 6 3 to claim his third U S Open Clay Court title at the Indianapolis Racquet Club. Orantes earned 17500 dollars while Connors took 8750. doubles saw Fillo and Cornejo upset Letcher and Crealy after late finish.
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Nancy Richey
San Angelo
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Linky Boshoff
Ilana Kloss
Wendy Overton
Boca Raton
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Mary Carillo
Douglaston
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Honor Club Ladies Softball Tournament At Silver Valley
Silver Valley Civitan Club sponsors an Honor Club Ladies Softball tournament at Silver Valley School athletic field. Eight teams enter a double elimination event with top trophies for champion and runner ups plus individual honors for leading hitter and best defender. First games start Saturday 8 45 a m and Sunday action opens 1 30 p m.
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Vilas Seeks Victory In Muirfield Final Showdown
In Dublin Ohio top contender Guillermo Vilas faces Brian Gottfried in the $125,000 Muirfield Village final. Vilas crushed Billy Martin 6 0 6 2 to reach the title match, while Gottfried defeated Raul Ramirez 6 3 6 2 after a 6 0 start for Vilas.
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Isaac Dead At 43 a Hickory NASCAR Champion Dies
Veteran stock car driver Bobby Isaac died after a heart attack during a Winston 200 late race at Hickory Speedway. The 43 year old, NASCAR Grand National champion in 1970, collapsed in the pits and died at Catawba Memorial Hospital after a relapse. He held 37 Winston Cup wins and the 1970 closed course record at Talladega. He is survived by wife Linda and three children. Funeral set at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Sherrill's Ford.
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Wood Roberts Tennis Champs at Jamestown Jaycee Mixed Doubles
Dusty Wood and Peggy Roberts defeated Jim Harrellson and Margie Moore 6-3 6-3 to win the Jamestown Jaycee Mixed Doubles Tennis Tournament at Jamestown Park courts. Katie Stone and Talmadge Fish won third place 6-1 6-2 over Ira Wade and Gail Craven.
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Jim Harrellson
Margie Moore
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