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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1976
Page
6
Dave Stockton predicted he would win the PGA national championship days before its finish and led by one stroke in the rain-delayed final round at Bethesda. He feared a playoff after a rough stretch at the 13th and 14th holes but clinched the win with a disciplined finish on the 18th hole.
Dave Stockton coaches a late surge at Congressional Country Club finishing a 281 one over par to claim the $45,000 first prize. He sank a 15-foot birdie putt on 72 to beat Ray Floyd and Don January by one stroke as lead contenders faltered in the final round delayed by rain.
Patin pitched a three hit game for Kansas City as Amos Otis and Tom Paquette hit two run homers in the first inning off Jackie Brown. Pattin improves to 5-10 with a strong 2.53 ERA.
Cleveland Browns fans saw a stunning 31 7 victory as Greg Pruitt led 235 rushing yards and a dominant defense held Minnesota to 245 total yards. The win came as Cleveland scored three second quarter TDs and added a fourth quarter field goal and pass play.
Jimmy Connors dominates top contender Wojtek Fibak 6-2 6-4 to win the U S Clay Court championship with a $25 000 first prize. Fibak, 23, calls Connors the best in the world when at his peak. Ramirez Gottfried win doubles. May triumphs in women's singles. overall tourney prize fund totals $157 000.
Kansas defensive tackle Mike Butler limped off in full pads during the first practice session as the team fights multiple injuries. Coach Bud Moore expressed cautious optimism about Butler and noted another casualty, Greg Woods, with a bruised thigh.
In Sacramento Beth Daniel of Charleston won medalist honors with a 70 at the 76th U S Women's Amateur qualifier. In Toronto Manuel Orantes of Spain defeated Jairo Velasco of Colombia 6 3 6 3 in the Canadian Open first round.
Results show St. Louis 20, San Diego 10 and Cleveland 31, Minnesota 7 on Monday. Friday’s slate lists Green Bay at Buffalo and New York Giants at Pittsburgh among others, with several matchups labeled n and oem.
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