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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1977
Page
38
Golf veteran Jerry McGee argues majors carry personal meaning but hold no greater financial value than other events. He cites Nicklaus’s 16 majors vs his own two wins and says prestige matters, yet money from majors would not significantly alter his family’s finances.
Ry Jim Pettit attacks of golf’s officialdom are noted as his controversial book profits go to a Colorado boys ranch. Bing Crosby Pro Am format draws fans while PGA Tour pressure grows for pros only. Sawgrass site talks fail as bids rise. Deane Beman foresees a 1980 Players Championship at a Jacksonville area ground now named The Players Club.
In Greensboro AP report, Susie Black and Kerry Young reach the women’s doubles final while Jane Preyer defeats Katharine Hogan in a semifinal. Dillon defeats Morris to reach the other final berth as Smith meets Dillon for the semifinal winner.
Buddy Peoples of Norfolk shot a two under par 69 to reach 211 and reclaim the 21st Eastern Amateur lead after three rounds. Florida’s Alexander and Jones share second at 212, with Harvey in fourth at 213 and Hoch Swartz at 214 amid a tight chase toward Sunday’s final 18 holes.
Debbie Austin remains atop the Wheeling LPGA Classic after a parity 72 round, two strokes ahead of Laura Baugh at Speidel course. Kathy Farrer and Jan S$ tied for third at 141/143 as Stacy and Kazmierski reach 143.
Jerry Pate swept the United States to a final victory over Australasia with a 2 and 1 win over Greg Norman and 4 and 3 over Ian Stanley. Billy Casper captained the U S to the title, though he was halted by Simon Owen after going three up.
Veteran driver Henley Gray of Rome sustained fractures in both legs when his car struck a pit wall during qualifying for the Champion 400 at Michigan International Speedway. Hospital reports say he is in stable condition. Gray described a suspected ball joint failure before the impact.
Run Dusty Run led by a nose at Saratoga but was disqualified for bearing out and impeding in the stretch. Jatski, ridden by Sam Maple, finished second after a late rush as Silver Series led early and held the front portion of the race. Crowd reached 35,590 for the 108th Travers Stakes with Run Dusty Run returning $5.20 and $3.40.
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