Watson Dominates Open as Hayes Sets Mark in Britain
Tom Watson again outshines Jack Nicklaus with clutch play in the British Open while Mark Hayes shoots a record 63 aided by cross handed putting. Oak Hollow sees Stan Kinney card back to back eagles on holes two and three as Blair Park opens a new driving range and hosts an Aug 20-21 36 hole Blair Park Open with entry due Aug 15.
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Mark Hayes
Bruce Lietzke
Hayes
Stan Kinney
Oak Hollow
Kinney
Blair Park
Mike Koch
Eddie Isley
Western Leader No Pro FLOSSMOOR Western Amateur Favorite
Brenda Goldsmith a 21 year old Texas A&M senior and former top rider on the women golf team plans to be a golf course superintendent rather than turn pro She is the only woman in a turf management class of 35 and was a Western Amateur finalist in 1973 She weighed college golf and summer assistant superintendent offers against a professional path.
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Flossmoor
Ill
Brenda Goldsmith
Miss Goldsmith
Texas A&m
San Antonio
Umpires Faced With Long Road Seasons And Isolated Life
New York AP reports baseball umpires spend all 162 games on the road with an average six days home per season. Veterans like Dave Phillips describe a 24 hour job, arriving hours before games, handling plate duties, and overseeing player conduct to prevent fraternizing between teams.
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New York
Baseball
Dave Phillips
Yankee Stadium
Delaware
Life of Umpires Faces Long Tours and Tough Perception
Umpires bear travel, lodging, and equipment costs as part of a demanding career. Most advance through umpiring schools and minor leagues starting at 16000 dollars with 1000 dollar yearly raises. Tom Gorman notes extended time away strains families while fans and players often scorn officials. Ron Luciano holds multiple degrees and is labeled a Shakespearean Scholar in league guides. Nick Bremigan works as a hockey official and substitute teacher. Bill Kunkel captains a sport.
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Bill Kunkel
Milwaukee
New Jersey
Ron Luciano
Syracuse University
Nick Bremigan
Kunkel
Oak Hollow set for 200 mph drag boat records this weekend
World Championship Drag Boat Races at Oak Hollow expect speeds near 200 mph in blown fuel hydro divisions. Gary Owens holds the prior 191.08 mph East Coast mark, with West Coast racers like Mike Stevens and Bill Vance challenging. A fatal Michigan crash last weekend casts a somber note as 150 boats in 12 divisions prepare to race.
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Oak Hollow
Gary Owens
California
Bill Vance
East Coast
Jack Ostrander
Vance
Michigan
Ostrander
Mike Stevens
John Phillips
Tanana Bird Named To AL All Star Squad Despite Injuries
Frank Tanana and Mark Fidrych, both sidelined by injuries, were named to the American League All Star team by Billy Martin. Also selected were Jim Palmer Vida Blue Bill Campbell Jim Kern Dave LaRoche and Sparky Lyle with replacements needed for Tanana and Fidrych due to setbacks.
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NEW York
California
Frank Tanana
Detroit
Mark
Fidrych
Billy Martin
New York Yankees
Tanana
Nolan Ryan
Martin
Jim Palmer
Baltimore Orioles
Vida Blue
Oakland A’s
Bill Campbell
Boston Red Sox
Jim Kern
Cleveland Indians
Dave LaRoche
Sparky Lyle
Yankees
Ralph Houk
Palmer
Blue
Campbell
Kern
Pacers keep team alive amid push to survive
Indiana Pacers race to allocate season tickets to secure NBA status for another year. Nearby, the Indianapolis Racers prepare to close, its finances crushed as the NHL weighs WHA membership and the club collapses.
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Pacers
Indianapolis
Indiana Pacers
National Basketball Association
Market Square Center
Indianapolis Racers
High Point Loses Regional Swim Meet to Huntsville
High Point will not host the Regional III Swim Meet as it was moved to Huntsville Alabama due to venue concerns. Coach Wayne Norris notes the shift reduces local participation while highlighting the event as a key lead into nationals with 14 High Point swimmers traveling to Alabama.
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High Point
Huntsville
Ala
High Point Swim Club
Wayne Norris
North Carolina
Norris
Molly Kueny
Martha Overman
Susan Foster
Danny Stackhouse
Mark Dula
John Armfield
Billy Thorne
Mike Coomes
David Moodie
East Carolina
Moodie
Canada
Alabama
Nashville Aquatic Club
Furniture City
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Pacer
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