Crampton Opens Lead With 63 In PGA Championship
Bruce Crampton fired a seven under par 63 to seize a three stroke lead at the PGA Championship in Akron. The Australian star tied the course record and moved to 134 after 36 holes, chasing his first major title after 19 years on tour. Hale Irwin shot 65 with a hole in one to sit second at 137. Jack Nicklaus tied for third at 138.
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Crampton sets Firestone record in Kemper Open round
Tony Crampton fired 63 at Firestone South to break the 64 mark on the 7,180 yard course and tie the 36 hole PGA Championship record while leading the Kemper Open. He bogeyed just one hole and poured in two eagles to surge to 134 for 36 holes as Weiskopf and Nicklaus watched from behind.
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Bryant wins Rozelle Rule case in 45 minutes
Jimmy Snyder reports defensive end Bryant of the Rams won a legal challenge to the Rozelle Rule after 45 minutes in federal court. The ruling freed Bryant from a forced move to Detroit for Ron Jessie, prompting Rozelle to rescind the order and award a first round draft pick to the Lions. The piece notes broader implications for player compensation and antitrust action in the NFL.
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Las Vegas to Host Foreman Lovell Boxing Showdown in September
Las Vegas plans to host a Foreman Lovell heavyweight bout at the Convention Center in September with CBS telecast. Madison Square Garden and TVS will present Friday Night Fight dates August 29 and September 5 from the Tropicana, potentially expanding to 14 Las Vegas telecasts if series extends. Foreman Lovell may be a 12 round United States championship bout with a September 10 or 26 date, subject to TVS scheduling.
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Johnson Leads Regional Field at Showboat Lanes
Don Johnson, Bowler of the Year in 1971 and 1972 and son of a bowling legend, headlines a two day Professional Bowlers Association regional tournament opening Saturday at Showboat Lanes.
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Louisiana Superdome Opens Saturday Night
The Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans will begin accepting paying customers with the New Orleans Saints set to inaugurate the venue. Nearly 72,000 fans are expected to attend the $163.5 million project to mark the dome's opening, eleven years after Houston's Astrodome first opened.
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Weekend TV Sports Highlights and Pro Bowling Tour Notes
Weekend TV listings cover Major League Baseball and golf with basketball and boxing related notes. A Pro Bowling Showboat Invitational recap highlights Johnson and other top players along with Las Vegas entries and schedule details for Saturday and Sunday rounds.
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Palmer Leads Colgate European Open on Friday
Sandra Palmer, the U S Open champion and top money winner, shot 72 to lead the Colgate European Open by two strokes at 211 11 under. Susie McAllister and Donna Young are two back at 213, with Jo Ann Carner at 216 and Chako Higuchi Gloria Ehret at 219. Palmer seeks the 11000 first prize plus season earnings.
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