Green shows courage in win and threat at Open
Hubert Green clinched the U S Open by a stroke over Lou Graham at Southern Hills after facing a death threat as he approached the 15th hole. Security officials alerted him. Green remained focused, birdied 16 and held on to finish 278. Graham 279. Weiskopf 281. Purtzer 282. Green earned 45000 dollars and Ryder Cup berth.
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Lou Graham
Green
Southern Hills Country Club
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Graham
USGA
Frank D. Tatum
Southern Hills’ Security
Charles Jones
FBI
Oklahoma City
Tatum
Tom Weiskopf
Tom Purtzer
Great Britain
Hubie
Yankees move toward Berra replacing Martin as manager
New York officials plan a formal announcement naming Yogi Berra the Yankees next manager after Billy Martin is fired following a dugout clash with Reggie Jackson. Berra would return to the job he held in 1964. Jeff Torborg then takes over in Cleveland after Frank Robinson is dismissed, prioritizing pitching and defense to spark a turnaround.
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NWU selects junior high all stars for basketball school
Jake Shadley earns Most Outstanding Player honors on NWU Basketball School all star team. Teammates Steve Smith Brian Claytor Scott Wiles Jeff Kennedy John Mercier and Andy Hunzeker also named. Hunzeker wins free throw title Mahalek takes field goal crown.
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Irv Peterson
NWU
Jake Shadley
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Hunzeker
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Baseball ABC Game of the Week at 7 30 p m
The ABC Game of the Week airs at 7 30 p m showcasing a featured baseball matchup. Broadcast details note the time and network call letters with regional interest for fans seeking live play by play.
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France’s Lafitte Wins Swedish Grand Prix
France’s Jacques Lafitte captured the Swedish Grand Prix as American Mario Andretti led most of the race before a late pit stop reshaped the podium. Cale Yarborough edged Richard Petty to win the 400 mile Grand National stock car race at Michigan International Speedway. Onetime Lincoln Chief Joe Hoerner has
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Jacques Lafitte
Mario Andretti
Cale Yarborough
Richard Petty
Michigan International Speedway
AAA changes tilts in AAA Fast Pitch schedule this week
The week’s AAA Fast Pitch schedule shows Tuesday Left v Dean Bros at 7 1S p.m. Thursday matchups include Dick Flynn v Mis ty Lounge at 7:15 p.m. Friday features Swanson Auto v Falstaff at 7:15 p.m and VIP v Deans at 8:45 p.m.
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Swanson Auto
Falstaff
Dean's
Shrine Night at the Races Tests Nerves and Noses
A sportswriter confronts a daunting stock car race at Midwest Speedway on Shrine Night. He recalls a frightened start, learns the basics from Bob Hansen, and finishes last after a cautious ride as the band plays on. He jokes about returning next year to win, but would rather be in the band.
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Shrine
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Meadow Gold
KLM
Don Gill
Hudson Wins PBA National Championship In Seattle
Akron bowler Tommy Hudson defeated Jay Robinson 206 to 200 to claim the Columbia PBA national title worth 10 000 dollars. It was Hudsons sixth career win and tops the money list this year with 61473 dollars. He overcame a bad shot in the eighth frame and closed with three strikes in the 10th to seal victory.
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UPI
Tommy Hudson
Akron
Ohio
Jay Robinson
Los Angeles
Hudson
Roth
Anthony
Robinson
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