Cunningham Embraces UCLA Challenge as New Coach
Gary Cunningham named UCLA basketball coach succeeding Gene Bartow. The former Bruin forward and ex Wooden aide says alumni pressure is real but manageable. He emphasized personal drive to excel and his renewed enthusiasm after a break from basketball.
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Denny Crum
North Carolina
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Bradley Clinches LPGA Title With Two-Stroke Victory
Pat Bradley, 26, from Westford Massachusetts, parred the final hole to win the $75,000 LPGA event at Locust Hills Country Club Rochester New York with a 54 hole total of 213 six under par. JoAnne Carner finished second with 215 while Garol Mann Kathy Whitworth tied for third at 218.
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Nicklaus Watson duel signals new era in golf
In Turnberry the British Open crowns Tom Watson over Jack Nicklaus by a single stroke. Watson’s 268 eight under sets a new Open record as Nicklaus, 37, proves he remains a formidable rival with a 269 total. The two legends ignite a predicted era of rivalry and greatness.
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Watson Remembers 15th Hole as Turning Point in Open Duel
Tom Watson capped a dramatic British Open at Turnberry with a 60-foot clutch putt on the 15th that sparked a charge to a second Open title. He and Nicklaus traded frames in a historic duel as Watson finished 12 under par, one stroke ahead. Hubert Green finished third. See WATSON On 4B.
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Morley’s Golf Star Is Rising After Quad Cities Open Win
Mike Morley rose from early struggles at Oakwood to win the $125,000 Quad Cities Open with a final 267. He finished ahead of Bob Murphy and Victor Regalado, earning $25,000 and propelling him toward the Masters and World Series of Golf.
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Rod Curl
Bill Rogers
Fuzzy Zoeller
Craig Stadler
Keith Fergus
Highland Games Draw 30000 At Grandfather Mountain
The 22nd Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans closed with bagpipes, dancing and a Parade of Tartans drawing about 30,000 spectators on Grandfather Mountain. Fred Vaughn of Myrtle Beach won four events, Gordon Varnedoe of Oakland took two, with unique contests like the hay bale sheaf toss on Saturday.
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Can-Am Boost Needed in Revival Runs at Watkins Glen
Can Am revival gains slow traction with small crowds and mixed competition. SCCA officials note early Can Am struggles echo 1966, while experts cite past rule changes and the fading Formula 5000 era. Tom Klauser’s Schkee DB-1 led early at St Jovite but retired at Watkins Glen as Patrick Tambay won in Brian Redman’s Lola.
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