Godfather Torre revives Mets in dramatic two game sweep
Joe Torre known as The Godfather reshapes the New York Mets with a six of seven surge after a doubleheader sweep of the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 in 10 innings and 3-2. The manager praised players who improvised on bases and a bunt by Jerry Grote.
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Vilas claims French title as Wimbledon buzz grows
Guillermo Vilas, the Argentine star, crushed Brian Gottfried 6 0 6 3 6 0 in the French Championships final at Roland Garros. Vilas eyes Wimbledon after declaring 1978 as his year, with manager Ion Tiriac guiding his bid.
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Carner wins LPGA event on tough Wykagyl layout
JoAnne Carner dominated the 72 hole Wykagyl Country Club test in New Rochelle New York finishing four under par 284 to capture the $100 000 LPGA tournament purse Her success marks her first tour victory and moves her 1977 earnings to 62134 placing her second to Kathy Whitworth in the season standings Carner credited the challenging to par course with sharpening her long hitting and all around game ahead of rivals Kathy McMullen Sandra Post and Jane Blalock
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Straub Well Backed by Portland Open After Round One
UPI reports Bill Straub of Lincoln sits in fifth after the Portland Open's first round. Leaders posted pinfall totals including Ernie Schlegel and Marshall Holman, with Dale Glenn and Matt Surina among top finishers. Straub trails by a narrow margin, amid a field from across the region.
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Wagener and Ewoldt Win Snipe Races at Branched Oak Lake
Jack Wagener and Bob Ewoldt won the Lincoln Snipe Fleet races at Branched Oak Lake on Sunday. Ewoldt finished second in the first race and Wagener won. Delayne Peck was third. In the second race Wagener placed second as Ewoldt took the win with Larry Briggs finishing third.
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Darnell Triumphs in Texas 500 After Late Car Fix
Bay Darnell from Deerfield Ind. wins the USAC Texas 500 at College Station after discovering a cracked bell housing under his Dodge and repairing it before the start. He battles A J Foyt, who crashes on lap 124, then leads 114 laps to claim victory in 90 degree heat.
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Paulus wins Beatrice speedway trophy dash and more
Paulus of Hickman captures the trophy dash at Beatrice Speedway while Dan Reed of Bennett wins the speed dash. A crowd of 2,083 watched 57 racers as Hebron’s Rick Hergott was treated after a crash and Frankie Legg walked away unharmed when his car rolled several times and hit a guard rail.
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Husker netter tourney champ shines at Homesteader event
Phil Woog of Los Angeles defeated Jeff Schmahl of Grand Island 6-2 6-3 to win the men's open division. Woog and teammate Bill Roach beat Helmuth Dahike and Harrison Taylor 2-0 for the doubles title. Wally Ryan of Bellevue claimed the 45 and over singles 6-2 7-6 and teamed with Ken Liede to win the 45 and over doubles.
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Mrs Cave Records Hole-in-One at Knolls Golf Course
Mrs Richard Cave scored a hole-in-one Sunday on the 78 yard 14th hole at Knolls Golf Course. The ace, made with a wedge, was witnessed by her husband Richard and Don and Ruth Buethe.
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Weis kopf Wins Kemper Open After Slump
Tom Weiskopf used experience and a late nine birdie burst to win the Kemper Open in Atlanta with a total 277, 11 under par. He earned 50 000 from a 250 000 purse and solidified Ryder Cup consideration, though he plans to skip the matches to hunt. His wife Jeanne received much of the credit for keeping him focused during a two year drought.
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Nebraska Gym Team Earns Second at National AAU Championships
Nebraska gymnastics club finishes second behind New York Athletic Club at the National AAU Championships in Rogers Arkansas. Key results include Phil Cahey second on parallel bars and Larry Gerard fourth overall, Cahey sixth in all around with 100.50. Duane West places in floor, horizontal bar and vaulting. other Nebraskans place in rings, vaulting, floor, pommel horse events.
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Midwest Golf Classic Returns to Lochland in August
The fifth annual Pro-Am Midwest Golf Classic sponsored by KOLN EGIN TV is set for August 2021 at Lochland Country Club Hastings. The 36 hole event offers 69 pro spots and 132 amateur spots with $10,000 to the pro winner and $5,400 in amateur merchandise certificates.
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