Graham tops Mahaffey to win 75th U S Open in Medinah
Lou Graham captured the U S Open at Medinah No 3 after an 18 hole playoff with John Mahaffey. Graham led throughout and seized a two stroke margin when Mahaffey missed a late birdie. Nicklaus finished tied for fourth at 289 as Graham collected 40 000 for the win.
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USGA
Yogi Berra Sends Son Dale Off to Pro Ball with Pirates
Dale Berra, 18, leaves Montclair New Jersey for his first pro season with the Niagara Falls Pirates in the Class A New York Penn League. Yogi Berra, Mets manager, offers fatherly guidance on daily play, rest, and handling tough days as Dale aims to follow his father into baseball glory.
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UPI
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Yogi Berra
Dale
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Howie Haak
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Gene Baker
Joe McDonald
Butch Benton
Tallahassee
Florida
Nolan Ryan
Ryan
Norfolk
Birds Still Team to Beat Says Munson
Thurman Munson says Baltimore Orioles remain the team to beat despite the Yankees 6-1 win led by Doc Medich eight-hits. Medich improved to six wins against nine losses as the Yankees pull within a half game of Boston.
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Jim Hunter
Denny shines as Cardinals split doubleheader with Mets
John Denny returned to the majors and blanked the Mets 4-0 in the nightcap as St. Louis salvaged the doubleheader. Ron Reed held New York to one run on seven hits in the opener, while Ted Simmons hit a pinch-hit grand slam in the eighth for the Cards.
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Pirates
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Jon Matlack
Lou Brock
Ron Fairly
Astros
Dodgers
Bob Watson
Houston
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Burt Hooton
Chicago Cubs
Reds
Braves
Johnny Bench
Bill Plummer
Cincinnati
Atlanta
Bench
Connors Defends Wimbledon Crown But Hopes For Applause
John Lloyd defies Connors as Center Court crowds cheer the Briton in a 6 2 6 3 6 1 win. Connors, world No 1 and top seed, laments US crowds, while Virginia Wade predicts the English atmosphere may unnerve even great players amid a field including Chris Evert Martina Navratilova Billie Jean King Evonne Goolagong and Margaret Court. Wade has a bye today as Evert and other seeds begin play.
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Ill
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Jimmy
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Connors Sets Las Vegas Challenge Match Next February
Top ranked Jimmy Connors will play a $500,000 winner take all challenge in Las Vegas next February. Manager Bill Riordan said the opponent is unnamed. Connors has beaten Rod Laver and John Newcombe in straight matches in Las Vegas earning over $500,000.
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Las Vegas
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John Newcombe
Kingsland Lands Marcel Dionne In Kings Surprise Move
In a Forum news conference, the Los Angeles Kings announced the acquisition of Marcel Dionne at center for 1975-76. Detroit received defenseman Terry Harper and left wing Danny Maloney plus a 1976 second round pick, while Bart Crashley joined from Detroit. Dionne signed a five year deal worth about 1.5 million with Kings owner Jack Kent Cooke asserting Dionne is a superstar.
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National Hockey League
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Jack Kent Cooke
Marcel
Alan Eagleson
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