Nicklaus Has Best Golf Year Says Pinehurst Star
Pinehurst North Carolina Jack Nicklaus praised this season as his best in golf after winning the World Open in a playoff over Billy Casper. He totaled five wins including the Masters and PGA, earned $291000, and posted a stroke average of 69.9. Weiskopf led the field early but finished tied for second after a final round 75 281. Pat Fitzsimons matched pars and finished 282.
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British Take Wightman Cup Clinches 5-2 Victory
Glynis Coles led Britain to a 5-2 win in Cleveland securing the Wightman Cup, the away triumph their first since 1923. Coles beat Mona Schallan 6-3 7-6 to seal the match, then partnered Sue Barker for a doubles win over Chris Evert and Mona Schallan.
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Nastase Mixes Tennis Talk and Crowd Pleasers in Charlotte
Ilie Nastase explains he plays for the crowd and enjoys doubles with Jimmy Connors more for fun than winning. He dodges the $8,000 Canadian Open fine and refrains from commenting on Navratilova’s defection and Sweden Chile Davis Cup tensions. Borg stresses Davis Cup importance for Sweden amid threats against Chilean players.
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Golf best ball event crowns teams across flights
Seventy six teams competed in a best ball event with tight finishes across flights. High Point's J F Harris Otis Bullins and John Catlin Jim Griffith finished second in a flight. Gene Yeargin with Jack Schlueter led first flight with 75 74 149 while Conrad Hinshaw and Jim Vickrey swept the third flight with 159.
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Petty Too Lucky To Quit Racing At Dover
Richard Petty defies retirement rumors by winning the Delaware 500 at Dover Downs after a near elimination. A damaged tie rod slowed him from a big lead, but a late yellow flag, fresh tires, and a bold final dash propelled the Randleman, North Carolina star to a victory over Richard Brooks and Benny Parsons. NASCAR officials said they would investigate the final caution, but results stood.
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NFL Week Highlights From Page 3B Summary
Mike Mayers 41 yard field goal with 2 33 left. Wilbur Jackson and Larry Schreiber short runs propel 49ers past Packers. Ken Anderson 13 of 19 for 137 with a TD in Bengals win over Saints. Detroit roars back trailing 24 7 with Landry Jarvin TD pass and TD runs to beat Cleveland. Longley replaces Staubach for Dallas in win over Steelers after Staubach throws four picks.
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Patriots fear NFLPA collapse amid stalled talks
The NFLPA faces possible bankruptcy as pension funds risk insolvency without a new contract and dues collection has faded. League officials warn of potential 12 game opening if strikes halt more teams, while St Louis' decision to play is praised as easing pressure on negotiations.
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Mills praises resilient team amid harsh stretch
Mills said the players never quit during a long losing run, noting they were physically outmanned and endured harsh criticism. He expressed happiness for the kids who finally achieved a breakthrough this week.
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Whitworth Fourth Straight Win Adds Win To String
Kathy Whitworth wins the Southgate Open at Leawood South Country Club with a two under par 69 in cold wind and rain. Her friend Mickey Wright, absent, inspired her with advice about attitude and self belief as she rallied from a one stroke deficit to finish ahead of Argentine rookie Sylvia Bertolaccini.
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Hornets Down Sun In USC Day Pro Debut For Haden
In Anaheim AP Charlotte Hornets beat the Southern California Sun 30 22 halting Haden in final Sun home game of season Sun quarterback Pat Haden limited by hits left for England as a Rhodes Scholar. Davis Lamonica Sherman and Highsmith distinctively starred for their teams in a high energy WFL clash.
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