Finley grudgingly yields to A's strike threat
Explosive owner Charles O Finley capitulated to his Oakland A's players amid a looming walkout after a near vote. He granted permission for Joe Rudi Rollie Fingers and Vida Blue to play, ending the obdurate stand against Commissioner Bowie Kuhn as Sal Bando homered twice in a 5-3 win over Minnesota.
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Byman Wins Northeast Amateur in Close Finish
Wake Forests Bob Byman won the 15th Northeast Amateur with a final round 70, finishing 72 holes at even par 276 at Wannamoisset Country Club. He led by five before two bogeys and Siderows birdies narrowed the margin to three strokes, as Byman sank an eight-foot birdie on the 14th to regain two strokes.
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Connors Poised For Wimbledon Title Bid
AP reports Jimmy Connors entering week two at Wimbledon aiming to reclaim the men’s singles title. Defending champ Arthur Ashe, upset by Vitas Gerulaitis, exits as Connors dominates early rounds. Dark horse Charles Pasarell rises, stunning Panatta to reach quarterfinals as Nastase looms.
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Marsh Wins LIT Crown with Narrow Margin on Final Round
Linda Marsh of Jamestown edged Carole Jones of Durham by two strokes to win her second straight Colonial Ladies Invitational title at Colonial Country Club. Evalyn Dorn of Durham finished third, with Betty Polivka and Jan Disque also contending as Marsh sealed the victory with birdies on the 12th and 15th holes.
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Western Open really the back door derby at Oak Brook
At Butler National Golf Club Geiberger won the Western Open by playing for a bogey on the last hole finishing 288 four over par. Porter failed to catch him with a final round 73 and 289 for a close second. Dickson led early but collapsed to share third with Irwin and Coody at 290.
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