Miller's Phoenix show hard to top
Johnny Miller captured the Phoenix Open by a record 14 strokes with a 260 total at Phoenix Country Club. He finished rounds of 67 61 68 64 for the lowest 72 hole score in 20 years and earned $30,000 for the record margin while fellow pro Jerry Heard finished second.
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Canadiens extend streak with 7 2 victory over Capitals
Montreal Canadiens stay unbeaten in 19 with a 7 2 win at Washington as Steve Shutt, Murray Wilson and Mario Tremblay pace the attack. Boston remains NHL record target as Bowman's club continues its string. Other results include Buffalo 5 Vancouver 1 and Philadelphia 2 California 1.
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Crusaders rally to beat Roadrunners in foul filled game
The Cleveland Crusaders overcame a two goal Phoenix lead in a penalty heavy second period and netted three goals in the final frame to win 4-2. Don Borgeson and Peter McNamee scored early in the second, Gerry Pinder trimmed the deficit, and Gary Jarrett tied the game late. Other WHA notes include Quebec and Toronto wins while several games were canceled or postponed due to issues and weather.
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Flint Generals rout Dayton as Manchak nets hat trick
Doug Manchak of Flint bolstered his IHL scoring lead with three goals in a 6-2 win over Dayton as the Generals topped their North Division rivals. Port Huron defeated Muskegon 3-2, Columbus overwhelmed Lansing 7-2, and Fort Wayne-Toledo drew 2-2. The Gems trailed 1-0 and 3-1 before a late Flint burst, narrowing their South lead to eight points.
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Nicklaus wins 1975 Bob Jones Award for sportsmanship
In Far Hills New Jersey United States Golf Association names Jack Nicklaus the Bob Jones award for distinguished sportsmanship in golf. The article lists Nicklaus as a three time U S Open winner and four time Masters champion.
Gals' Team Dominates Ladies Classic at Eastern Lanes
Jean Honeycutt led the Eastern Five with a 612 series on games of 188 186 and 238 as the team topped the field 2 783 to secure the win by 699 pins. Judy Schultz Barb Middleton Edith Waddell and Billie Harmon also posted 500s. In Cincinnati, Mickey Peck defeated Carl Compton 225 207 to become the first woman king on TV Bowling with 266 and 232 following.
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Lease talks on at River Downs Race Track
Madison Square Garden executives opened negotiations Sunday night to lease River Downs in Cincinnati. Joseph Joyce and Arlington Park staff meet with Joy Tweel and Nicholas Tweel as potential applicants for racing dates with the Ohio Racing Commission. If approved, MSG may run River Downs with 100 days of summer racing.
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Shula makes a super shot at Forest Hills
Don Shula joined golf with a rare ace on the 130 yard ninth hole using a nine iron at Forest Hills yesterday. He matched a week earlier feat by another golfer and joined Jim Duane with a second hole in one on local courses this year.
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New grid aide at Notre Dame joins Irish staff
Mervin Johnson, 39, a former player and assistant coach under Dan Devine, will become offensive coordinator for Notre Dame, joining the new head football coach’s staff in South Bend Indiana.
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Evert Tops King to Claim No 1 Ranking in San Francisco
Evert defeats Billie Jean King 6 1 5 1 in the finals of a $75,000 opening event on the 1975 women’s pro tennis tour at San Francisco. The Wimbledon champion from Florida earns the top ranking, while King admits the earlier battles supported her No. 1 claim. Evert led 5-0 in the first set and 4-0 in the second before securing victory. King reflects on past results and the ranking debate.
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