Hill Wins Memphis Open in Nervy Finish for $100,000
Dave Hill held a five stroke lead entering the final round, then fought back from nerves and a late surge by Johnny Pott to win the Memphis Open by two strokes. Hill finished eight under par 272 to Pott’s 274, earning the largest check of his decade long tour career.
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Dickson Trades Clubs For Rifle In Army Preview
Bob Dickson winner of the British Amateur Golf Championship exchanges his clubs for an Army rifle. The 23 year old Oklahoma State University graduate from Muskogee Okla beat Ron Cerrudo 2 and 1 in the 36 hole final at Formby Links. The match is hailed as one of the best finals in Walker Cup history with 37 Americans in a field of just over 200.
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Statesville Tigers Triumph Over Gastonia Pirates 6 2
Statesville Tigers defeated the Gastonia Pirates 6 to 2 Sunday night. Rain and wet grounds postponed other Western Carolinas League games including Spartanburg at Greenville and Lexington at Rock Hill. Gastonia pitcher Lynn Fitzer carried a no hit bid into the seventh before allowing five runs. Darrell Cousins and Ty Crawford each drove in two.
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Reds Rally Past Braves After Slow Start
The Cincinnati Reds trailed 5-0 in Atlanta but came back to win 5-4, extending their winning streak as manager Dave Bristol watches from the dugout. The Braves pressed late but the Reds held on for the National League matchup.
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Etchebarren Lifts Orioles In 19th Inning Win Over Nationals
Andy Etchebarren delivered a two run homer in the 19th inning to lift the Baltimore Orioles to a 7 5 victory over the Washington Senators. The win keeps Baltimore atop the standings with 14 wins in 20 games and sends two young fans on a flight with the team to California.
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