Stockton predicted to win PGA title despite doubt
Dave Stockton, a positive thinker, led by one stroke entering the final round of the rain delayed PGA championship at Congressional. He sank a 15 foot putt on 72nd hole for a one stroke victory over masters champ Ray Floyd and Don January, finishing at 281.
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Nicklaus Stumbles in PGA Open Shootout at Age 46
The final round left Nicklaus and rivals at 283 to 284, with Floyda 71 and Weiskopf Crenshaw McGee Morgan Coody among those just back. Nicklaus spoke after the news conference about an exclusive tip he claimed to have offered earlier and called the year a disappointment regardless of the coming months.
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Stokley’s Harness Thrills From Middletown to Latonia
Ron Stokley, a Middletown High two sport star turned harness trainer, recalls winning moments from 1969 Little Brown Jug heat to Latonia mile victory with First Morning. He built success by scouting sleepers at auctions and training horses like Paris DeAveress and First Morning, aiming for sub two minute miles and bigger fields.
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Houston staff rehired for 77
Manager Bill Virdon and his coaching staff received new one year contracts from the Houston Astros. Tal Smith said progress is expected under their direction next year. Coaches Bob Lillis Mel Wright Deacon Jones and Tony Piece also received new deals.
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Indy Drivers Lead Ohio Invitational at Midvale Speedway
Gordon Johncock, former Indianapolis 500 champion, and Benny Parsons will headline a 50-car field in the 17th Annual Ohio Invitational super late model stock car race at Midvale Speedway on Wednesday night in New Philadelphia Ohio.
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Hearty Braves End Reds Streak on Riverfront Victory
Atlanta Braves handed Cincinnati its third straight defeat as Carl Morton and Adrian Devine shut down the Reds. Pete Rose notched his 2,700th hit in the eighth and Darrel Chaney drove in a key run. Reds ace Fred Norman suffered an 11-3 loss amid a season’s strife.
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Connors crushes Fibak in U S Clay Court final
Jimmy Connors defeats Wojtek Fibak 6 2 6 4 to win the U S Clay Court title earning 25000 dollars. Fibak, the Polish No 1, praised Connors while noting he tried to slow the pace but was outmatched. The doubles crown went to Raul Ramirez and Brian Gottfried 6 2 6 2 over Freddie McNair and Sherwood Stewart.
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Williams learns lesson at plate as retiring strike calls cost A's
In a three to four ninth inning loss to the Brewers Billy Williams argued a called strike on Danny Frisella. The delay helped Milwaukee rally with Von Joshua a two run single in the bottom of the ninth to flip a 3 2 game into a 4 3 defeat. The A's nine game win streak ends and they fall eight behind Kansas City in the AL West.
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Prepsters Open Grid Drills as Football Season Nears
Hundreds of local and area schoolboys start a three week practice cycle under OHSAA rules delaying contact for three days. Valley View and Preble Shawnee have new coaches. Fenwick’s Jerry Harkrader returns for 20th year with Middletown led by Jack Gordon in 13th season. Middle opens at Massillon, first meeting of the two powers in Ohio.
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Vols lose recruit to Phillies baseball team
Tennessee official say Jeff Kraus an all American high school back from Cincinnati Ohio notified Coach Bill Battle Sunday he would play baseball for Philadelphia. Kraus 18 was a first round draft choice of the Phillies. UT planned to use the signee as defensive back but he is headed to baseball with the Phillies.
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