Graham Leads Kemper Open After Third Round at Quail Hollow
At Quail Hollow, Lou Graham holds the 54 hole lead with eight under par while six players stay within three strokes. Grier Jones, Dick Lotz, Lionel Hebert, Larry Hinson, and Steve Reid are among the chasers as final day suspense builds. Jones, contending after a notable 68, rued a tee shot mishap on the 18th that cost him a potential low round.
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Graham's Birdie Gives Him Kemper Open Lead
Lou Graham birdied the 18th for a 71 to reach 206 10 under at the Kemper Open at Quail Hollow. Hebert Lotz Jones and Reid chased at 207 208 with Palmer Kasper absent as Nicklaus missed the cut. Graham credited a bold 15th hole scramble as key to keeping the edge over a crowded leaderboard.
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Gary Player
Billy Casper
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Hebert
Lotz
Jones
Graham Leads Kemper Open On Slow-Turn Golf Day
Nashville pro Lou Graham maintained a slim margin at the Kemper Open with rounds of 67 68 71 as he found pressure from chasers and relied on steady chipping. He credited friend Lionel Hebert for steadying his nerves and recounted a big tee shot at the 15th hole that almost sealed the day.
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Berrier Wins Bowman Gray 250 and 50-Lap Modified Duel
Max Berrier of Wallburg drove a 1970 Javelin to lead from lap 65 and win the 250 lap Grand American Challenge Series race at Bowman Gray Stadium. He also captured the 50 lap modified feature, becoming the first driver in Bowman Gray history to win two features in one night. Harold Rush finished second in the modified event, with Paul Walton third. The race drew about 7,000 spectators despite rain threats and featured seven cautions for 38 laps.
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Intrepid and Valiant open America's Cup trials in New York
In New York the Intrepid and Valiant prepare to race Monday and Tuesday as the preliminary trials begin to choose a defender to counter France and Australia in the 12 meter yachting classic.
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Pirates Turn In Triple Play Against Dodgers
The Pittsburgh Pirates completed the season's first triple play in the third inning with Manny Mota on second and Willie Davis on first. Gene Alley fielded Parker’s grounder, forced Davis, then relayed to Al Oliver for the out at first. Oliver to Hebner to Alley completed the rare play.
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Kemper to Sponsor $35000 Satellite Event in Asheville
The Re Insurance Companies will sponsor a $35,000 satellite at Etowah Valley Country Club in Asheville during June 7 13 to run with the Kemper Open. A $5000 pro am is planned and the event will be open to players who do not qualify for Charlotte’s Kemper Open, giving young players weekly earning opportunities. James S Kemper Jr. notes the Asheville site offers convenient access for non qualifiers and major Carolina players.
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Re Insurance Companies
Chamber of Commerce
Asheville
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Kemper Insurance Group
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South Carolina
Etowah Valley Country Club
High Echelon Wins Belmont Stakes In Muddy Run
High Echelon charged through Belmont Park slop to win the $158,750 Belmont Stakes, the final Triple Crown jewel. Rotz rode the 11 furlongs in 2 34 flat, edging Needles N Pens by a neck with Nas kra third, as Personality was withdrawn due to a cough. The Jacobs stable marked a two Classics sweep, while My Dad George, Climber and others followed in the 103-horse field.
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