Watson bolts to three stroke Open lead at Medinah
Lightning caused a delay as Tom Watson moved to a 135 total after 36 holes at the U S Open. He held a three stroke edge over Ben Crenshaw with a 68 second round, matching the halfway Open record set in 1960. Jack Nicklaus trailed seven back as action continued in Medinah.
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Medinah
Ill
Tom Watson
Watson
U.S. Golf Association
Lee Trevino
Bobby Nichols
P.J. Boatwright
U.s.golf Association
Medinah Country Club
Forest
Ben Crenshaw
Open contenders loom as Trevino, Watson share lead
In a tight U S Open battle at High Point, Lee Trevino and Watson sit two strokes behind the leaders at 141 while Pat Fitzsimons and Nicklaus chase at 142. Notables like Palmer and Crenshaw squeeze into the midpack as 67 players make the cut, with veterans Snead and Jacklin among the late eliminations.
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Sammy Snead
Tony Jacklin
Orville Moody
Charles Coody
Bobby Nichols
Lead Surprises Kathy Ahern Leads Hoosier Classic Round
Kathy Ahern shot a five birdie, no bogey 32 on the back nine to take a one stroke lead at the LPGA Hoosier Classic in Plymouth Indiana. Marlene Bauer Hagge matched the back nine 32 but trailed by one after the opening round in sweltering heat.
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Ind
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Plymouth Country Club
Miss Ahern
Marlene Bauer Hagge
Mrs. Hagge
Watson and Crenshaw Stay Calm Amid Open Pressure
At Medinah No 3 Tom Watson 25 leads at 135 with patience and a steady plan while Ben Crenshaw 23 in second at 138 says he feels no pressure after illness and a rough start. Watson noted less pressure than Winged Foot and described his strategy driving and putting well as storms halted play. Crenshaw described swing experimentation and recovery focus with several early birdies and par saves.
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Lee Trevino
Merry Mex
Pat Fitzsimons
Watson
Terry Dill
Jim Webers
Trevino
Arnold Palmer
Nicklaus
England
Peter Oosterhuis
Grier Jones
Hale Irwin
Irwin
Oak Brook
Ill
Winged Foot
Medinah
Tom Watson
Ben Crenshaw
Medinah No. 3
Boatright
Crenshaw
Post 87 Defeats Burlington in 11th Inning Clash
High Point American Legion Post 87 edged Burlington 9-6 in 11 innings to improve to 6-5. Brett Thomas earned the win in relief, retiring 14 straight batters before two singles. Randy Williard led Post 87 with three hits, as Roy Dixon and Bob Davidson added two hits each. Next game is Sunday at 3 p.m. at High Point College field.
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High Point American Legion Post 87
High Point
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Thomas
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Post
Roy Dixon
Bobby Davidson
High Point College Field
Powes B. Thomas
Will Gasque
Queen
Robertson
Maltsby
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Nelson says Weiskopf must build discipline to reach greatness
Byron Nelson says self discipline is crucial for golfer Tom Weiskopf and urges him to master anger over rulings. He notes Weiskopf has a great swing and many shots but lacks consistent discipline, believing hard work could elevate him beyond present success.
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Ill
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Tom Weiskopf
Nelson
Weiskopf
Tom
Jack Nicklaus
Unknowns add excitement to Coaches All-America Game in Lubbock
In 1973 an unknown runner Terry Metcalf dazzled the Coaches All-America game, rushing 18 times for 135 yards and a TD in a West win. The 15th annual clash at Jones Stadium features stars and newcomers, with about 40,000 fans and a national TV audience expected. Steve Sloan leads the East, Grant Teaff the West, and players include Hamm, Soloman, Harrell, Henderson, Winfrey, and Hardeman among others.
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California
Red Shoate
Oklahoma
David Hamm
Nebraska
Metcalf
Long Beach State
St. Louis Cardinals
Thomas Henderson
Langston University
Dallas Cowboys
Willard Harrell
The
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Pacific
Stan Winfrey
Arkansas State
Fred Solomon
Tampa
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West
Soviet Efforts Fail To Produce Meet In Kiev
MOSCOW AP The Russian American track meet scheduled for July 4 5 in Kiev was canceled by the AAU over television rights. Soviet officials urged reconciliation while AAU Executive Director Ollan Cassell said the contract rights remain unsettled. Azary Gerchikov of Soviet Track and Field Federation urged a level headed approach and holding the meet in Kiev.
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Calif
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Lead Pack Ties North Carolina Amateur After Round Two
Tony Hollifield joined John Bunn and Bobby Craven in a three way share of the lead at 143 entering the third round of the North Carolina Amateur Golf Championship in Clemmons North Carolina. Hollifield carded 68 on Friday, two day total 143, while Bunn and Craven posted 143 after Thursday's 70s. Johnny Elam stood one stroke back at 144, while Dale Morey trailed by four at 147.
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Hubert Green
Johnny Miller
Medinah Country Club Course
Andy North
Tom Watson
Gary Groh Ray Floyd
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Gibby Gilbert
Pat Fitzsimons
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Bob Gilder
T&t
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Bill Rogers
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Peter Oosterhuis
Dale Douglass
Stan Algelt
Grier Jones
Doug Sanders
Jay Haas
Marty Fleckman
Frank Beard
Gary Player
Tommy Aaron
John Schlee
Kermit Zarley
Forrest Ferler
Gary Robinson
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Lynn Janson
Jerry Pate
Arnold Palmer
Julius Boros
Derry Heard
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Dick Rhyan
Bob E. Smith
Joe Inman
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Charles Coody
Lanny Wadkins
Fred Clark
David Graham
Mike Reid
Don January
Jerry McGee
Wally Armstrong
Lloyd Monroe
Robert Panasiuk
Jim Colbert
Clemmons
N.C
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North Carolina
John Bunn
Raleigh
Bobby Craven
Greensboro
Bunn
Craven
Hollifield
University of Alabama
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Charlotte
Dale Morey
High Point
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