Crampwin Edges Weiskopf In Akron Classic Finish
Bruce Crampton won the American Golf Classic in Akron by three strokes with a 273 total and 32,000 prize. Weiskopf, hindered by a photographer on the sixth hole, shot a 7 on that hole and blamed the incident for his day. Crampton’s triumph moved him to No. 1 on the PGA money list, surpassing Jack Nicklaus.
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Blomberg Immortalized By Yankees Centerfield Wall
New York Yankees fans watch Ronnie Blomberg whose strong hitting over .410 against righties boosts his mythic status as the club contemplates a monument. His teammates joke about a centerfield statue while Blomberg remains focused on proving himself against both right and left handed pitchers as he eyes a possible 400 season benchmark in a season marked by his fast rise and media attention.
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Gene) Woodling
Powder Beanet Moto-Cross crowns multiple winners at Elizabethton
Bob Light finishes second in Open Magrert class as Dayton dominates 125 and 250 Expert events at Powder Beanet Moto-Cross in Elizabethton. Kealthy Tight, 16, places second in 260 Expert heat. Light rides a Honda. Barry Harrison wins 100 Amateur, others include Mike Noonkeater, Mike Mas, Jim Pender, Doug Gontinnn. Races held monthly by Moto-Sport Hnat Inc. at Powder Branch.
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Wimbledon Opens Today
London UPI reports Wimbledon opens with a reduced field as ATP suspensions shrink the lineup. Top seed Ilie Nastase was slated to start at 9 am on center court, while many seeded players were absent from the revised list of entrants.
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Motocross Draws 10 000 As Bauer Captures Crown
West Germany’s Willie Rawl won two heats at Carlsbad Raceway before a record crowd. He neared the world championship leader Roger De Caster of Belgium after amassing points. America’s hopes centered on Pomeroy but a midrace collision ended his run. Aral Cackey led the local entrants from Pinole and finished eighth.
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Dodgers Rally Past Reds Sparks Surge in NL West
Walter Alston’s Dodgers rose to first in the NL West as injuries favored them in a tight pennant race. Ken McMullen homered and added a single to pace a 5-2 win over Cincinnati, his second homer in 24 hours while filling in for an injured Ron Cey.
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NY Sweeps Tigers Sox And A's Split In Tight AL Race
The New York Yankees swept the Detroit Tigers as they extended their win streak to eight, led by Graig Nettles's ninth inning homer and Sparky Lyle's 19th save. Elsewhere, Kansas City and Chicago each won, Boston beat Baltimore, and Oakland, Chicago White Sox, and Milwaukee also posted victories in AL games.
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British McLarens Staging Comeback on USAC Trail
McLaren team from Britain aims for a Schaefer 500 victory at Pocono as Revson secures pole with a record four lap speed of 190.640 mph and track mark 191.367. Rutherford and Unser entries feature strong competition amid USAC season build up.
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Wells Cawley Win Lonesome Pine Championship
Wells and Cawley fired a 70 Sunday to pair with a 66 Saturday for a 136 total and a three shot win over the Fraley duo Bruce and Roger. Dan Wuchamae and Ron Clark captured a two day total of 189 to win the first flight by two strokes over Neelys Hotox and Kellystulian Pitzer.
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Williams Back After Suspension
Baltimore manager Earl Weaver suspended catcher Earl Williams for an indefinite period after he arrived late to the stadium and ignored signs. Williams, the club leader with eight homers and 28 RBIs despite a .207 average, was to be back in the lineup that night in Milwaukee.
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Royals sweep Bristol with late rally and Stace win
The Kingsport Royals beat Bristol 5-3 to sweep the series as Barry Stace struggled early but shut the Tigers down the rest of the game for his first Royal victory. A. S. Washington and newcomer John LiBrandi contributed key hits while Dan Conway, Charlie Dorsey and an intentional walk loaded the bases in the eighth. The Royals close the homestand with a two game set against Johnson City at 7:30 p.m.
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Charlie Dorsey
Mike Aldridge
KSA Wins Meet as Barracudas Finish Fourth
Knoxville Swim Association dominated the AAU meet at Haynesfield pool, amassing 8374 points to outpace West Side Knoxville in second with 8504. Huntington Lawin Club was third and Tri-City fourth. Records fell for KSA swimmers including Jack Martin in the IM and breaststroke. Tillie Patterson set a butterfly mark for eight and under girls. The meet honored Jason Green, four, fatally injured in a mishap Saturday.
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