Player Wins Memphis Golf Classic In Comeback Title
Gary Player claimed the Danny Thomas Memphis Golf Classic with a final 273, 15 under par, after an injured year and revised stance. Hubert Green and Lou Graham tied for second at 275, with Don Bies, Bob Wynn, and Tom Watson at 276 as a crowded leaderboard pursued. Player earned $35,000 of a $175,000 purse and extended his 2024 PGA tour tally to two wins in seven starts.
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Don Bies
Bob Wynn
Tom Watson
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Lee Trevino
World 600 Rundown finishes and payouts in Charlotte
Sunday World 600 results list 1 David Pearson on Mercury for 400 laps earning 331250, followed by Richard Petty in Dodge, Bobby Allison Chevrolet and others through 40th place Joe Frasson in Dodge. Time 2 hours 58 minutes 26 seconds, average speed 135.720.
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Cale Yarborough
Walter Ballard
Roy Mayne
Harry Gant
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Neil Castles
Frank Warren
Dick Skillen
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Plymouth
Lennie Ponds
Tony Bettenhausen
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Billy Leon
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Travis Tiller
Dick Brooks
Cecil Gordon
Dan Daughtry
Donnie Allison
Bennie Parsons
Sam McQuagg
Bobby Isaac
Richard Childress
Randy Tissot
Bob Burcham
Charlie Glatzbach
Coo Cap Marlin
Jackie Rogers
Joe Frasson
NASCAR Driver Recounts Close Finish and Crashes
Yarborough, Pearson, and Petty faced a rough finish with a three way draft scenario. Baker, sidelined by a dropped valve after 283 laps, expressed desire for Moore to be a regular ride while praising the car's handling before retirement.
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Thompson Denies Pro Signing Rumor From Inquirer
North Carolina State coach Norm Sloan says reports that All American David Thompson met 76ers officials to discuss turning pro are false. Sloan notes Thompson is a junior, ineligible for the NBA draft now, and has not sought hardship status. The Inquirer claimed Thompson met coach Gene Shue and hinted at a deal amid ABA-NBA bidding and potential league changes.
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Darwin's 515-Foot Homers Lift Twins Over Rangers
Bobby Darwin crushed a 515 foot homer to the upper deck as Minnesota beat Texas 6-1. The milestone blast sparked a three run rally in the seventh and aided Joe Decker in his fifth win. Also, Yankees sweep Orioles, Angels take Angels, Tigers edge Indians, Royals top White Sox, and Red Sox beat Brewers. National League scores list several results with rain washing out Atlanta vs Houston.
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Expos Blair Shines in 5-1 Victory Over Phillies
Dennis Blair, ahead of his Cal State timetable, pitched into the ninth as Montreal defeated Philadelphia 5-1. The rookie’s strong debut follows a season in the minors across Quebec, Cocoa and West Palm Beach, hinting he may spend more summers with Montreal. Cardinals rout Cubs 7-1. Reds beat Padres 4-1. Dodgers top Giants 9-5. Mets edge Pirates 5-3. Astros–Braves rained out.
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New Chief Steward Praises 500 Safety at Indy
Indianapolis AP era report recalls Tom Binford praising safety at the 58th Indianapolis 500. Johnny Rutherford won as Binford, the new chief steward, credited drivers and the good Lord for a smooth race after safety improvements to the pit area and track. Al Unser and A J Foyt were among the drivers noted. In Greensboro NC AP brief notes NC State guard David Thompson eyed as ACC player of the year.
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