Nicklaus Opens British Open Charge At Turnberry
Nicklaus birdies early to reach six under and lead British Open third round before weather suspension at Turnberry. Watson, Trevino, Green mix in pursuit as Palmer revives with a 67 after switching putting.
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Why Roy Howell’s Playing Time Is Delayed
The Blue Jays say Roy Howell injured his right wrist checking his swing on June 26 against Baltimore. A splint aids healing and he is not out of the lineup, though he will miss another week. Howell remains their No. 1 third baseman with a .301 average and 2 homers.
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Fisk Homers to Pace Red Sox Past Blue Jays 5 2
Carlton Fisk drove in three runs with a sacrifice fly and a two run homer to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 5 2 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Jim Rice added a 20th homer as rookie Bob Stanley earned his fifth win. Jesse Jefferson took the loss. Doug Rader hit his fifth for Toronto.
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Rookies share Quad Cities lead
Artie McNickle and PGA rookies Phil Hancock and Wayne Levi shared the Quad Cities Open lead at six under par 65 after the first round at Oakwood Country Club in Coal Valley Illinois. Hancock and Levi, former college all‑Americas and Spring Q School graduates, sit tied for the pace with McNickle.
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Tanana salutes booing fans in own style after exit
Frank Tanana of the California Angels lingered through 3 2/3 innings and allowed five runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Angels 8-6. After manager Norm Sherry pulled him in the fourth, Tanana flashed the Blyleven salute provoking jeers from 18,121 fans. Sherry fined him, while Twins manager Gene Mauch praised Ron Schueler for his effort in a tough start.
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Reuschel Delivers Shutout and Seethes Over All-Star Prospects
Chicago pitcher Rick Reuschel blanked the St. Louis Cardinals 2 0 for his 12th win, his second shutout of the year, while fearing he may miss the All-Star game. He improved the Cubs lead over Philadelphia to three games in the NL East as Larry Dierker and Lou Brock were held scoreless.
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