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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1973
Page
7
AP special correspondent notes Oakmont Pa where golfer John Miller says his focus is birdies not pars and jokes about his nickname Joe Feast on the tour. The quote reflects his mindset and confidence as he aims for low scores.
The 26-year-old John Miller from San Francisco, known for bold play, shoots an Open record 63 at Oakmont to win the 73rd U S Open by one stroke over Joby Schlee and Tom Weiskopf. Final scores list Miller at 279 earning $35,000, with Schlee 280 and Weiskopf 281. Palmer and Nicklaus fade from the lead.
Bob Phillips of Phoenix shot a one over par 73 to finish the Navajo Trail Golf Tournament with a 212 total and claim the $1,000 first prize in Durango Colorado. The AP report also notes Pete Rose's pursuit of 2,000 hits and the Cincinnati Reds sweeping a doubleheader from Pittsburgh as momentum builds for a west coast trip.
A stroke by stroke account details Johnny Miller's record 63 in the final round of the United States Open at Oakmont. The summary lists holes with clubs, distances, and results from holes 1 through 18, noting Birdies and a single bogey on hole 8, finishing with a total of 63 and 279 for the round and tournament.
Jacque Howarth fired a hole in one on the 127 yard par three 10th at VFW Country Club yesterday. Playing partners Larry Clark Lou Cobb and Bob Yesilonis witnessed the feat.
Buck Freeman will retire June 30 as an assistant basketball coach at the University of South Carolina and move into a consultant role for coach Frank McGuire. Freeman has served nine years with USC and four years with McGuire, dating back to 1932 at St. John’s University.
Joe Lahoud homered twice, including a grand slam, drove in six runs and scored three as the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Chicago White Sox 15-5 for their ninth straight win. Lahoud, hitting .156, rose from mystery to major spark in a game that kept Milwaukee atop the AL East race.
Monday games feature Clymer at Indiana Senior, Legon Indiana at Marion Center, Lucerne at Heatherbrae, and more in the Indiana County circuit. Tuesday shows Clymer at Creekside and Marion Center at Commodore with several forfeit notes and cross-town showdowns across junior leagues and women’s softball.
In The Major Leagues by Associated Press Monday games list matchups including New York Seaver at Philadelphia Brett, Chicago Jenkins at Pittsburgh Ellis, Montreal Moore at St. Louis Wise, Atlanta Reed at Los Angeles Messersmith, with game times 7:35 to 11 p.m. Only games scheduled.
The Late Model feature at Marion Center Speedway ended after three restarts as Clate Husted of Philipsburg won his second checkered flag of the season. Ben Bussard started strong, led early, and finished second with Ken Imler third and Jim Netterblade fourth. The Cadet feature was delayed by water on the front straight, then Bob Mumay of Purchase Line led early for his first win. The Hobby and Mini-Coupe features followed with Don Shick and Sam Colwell winning their respective races. Races return Friday with four divisions and a demolition derby set for July 3.
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