Carner Embraces Match Play Victory at Triple Crown
JoAnne Carner won $21,000 by beating Sandra Palmer 1 up in the LPGA Triple Crown Match Play Championship in Palm Springs. Palmer earned $14,000 as runner up, Sally Little took third with $10,000, and Jane Blalock defeated Debbie Austin to claim $5,000 while Caponi Young, Bradley and Austin earned $5,000, $5,000 and $4,000 respectively.
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Haas wins San Diego Open in front running style
Jay Haas captured the Andy Williams-San Diego Open with a 3 shot margin, his first tour victory. The Wake Forest alumnus earned 40 000 as part of a 200 000 purse lifting him into top 60 money winners and securing 1979 exemptions. Haas led by one shot after the opening round and pulled away with birdies and clutch pars on the back nine to seal the win at Torrey Pines.
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Geiberger Undergoes Stomach Surgery in Santa Barbara
Professional golfer Al Geiberger underwent stomach surgery in Santa Barbara to remove a benign growth and was listed in satisfactory condition at Cottage Hospital. The 40-year-old native of Santa Barbara and USC graduate is expected to be off tour for at least two months after the operation.
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Cottage Hospital
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Connors Beats Tanner In U S Pro Indoor Final
Jimmy Connors defeated Roscoe Tanner 6-2 6-4 6-3 to win the U S Pro Indoor title and $35 000 first prize. Tanner, who trained intensely, earned a $17 500 runner-up check after routing Borg and others en route to the final.
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le Nastase
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Navratilova wins 100000 tournament title in LA
Martina Navratilova defeats Rosemary Casals 6 3 6 2 to capture the tournament championship and $20 000 first prize in Los Angeles. She notes she might have faced a different outcome if rivals Chris Evert or Evonne Goolagong were present, extending her singles win streak to 15.
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Chris Evert
Evonne Goolagong
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Navratilova
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Shiver Wins Title in Columbus Teen Nets 2800 Cash
In Columbus, 15 year old Pam Shiver from Baltimore defeated Kate Latham of Palo Alto 6-1 6-3 to claim a $2,800 prize and her first women’s circuit victory, playing a strong serve and volley game as the second seed.
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Pam Shiver
Baltimore
Kate Latham
Palo Alto
Calif
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US Team Beats Soviet Union In Boxing Showdown
United States boxing team posted a 7 4 defeat at the hands of the Soviet Union in a heavy encounter. Andre Curry Richard Sandoval and Ed Green scored American wins in other weight classes while Khoren Inzheyan dominated the event.
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Washington, D.C
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Pomona
Calif
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Houston
Knothole meet set at Trenton
The Trenton Knothole Association will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Trenton Rescue Squad Building. The meeting is open to all members and anyone interested in becoming a member.
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Trenton Knothole Association
Trenton Rescue Squad
Fewer Hall of Fame inductees named under new rules
New York AP report notes stricter voting for the Hall of Fame veterans committee this year limited to two additional inductees alongside Eddie Mathews, the sole BBWA selectee. The last time as few as three new members were named was 1968, after years of several yearly additions. The Cooperstown shrine has typically welcomed multiple new members each year.
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Baseball Writers Association of America
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Veteran's Committee
Ha of Fame
Veterans Committee
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Veterans Group
Ha of Fame changes reshape Cooperstown voting rules
A revamped veterans committee structure raises membership from 12 to 18 and adds Negro League handling. It outlines eligible categories Retired players at least 25 years Executives managers and umpires retired at least five years plus pre 1946 retirees with BBWAA support. Election requires 75 percent of 17 voting members.
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Jets snap slump with 8 4 win over Stingers
Winnipeg Jets halted a four game skid by defeating the Cincinnati Stingers 8 4. Coach Larry Hillman praised relief and noted defense and goaltending were sources of the issues. Norm LaPointe was pulled in the second period after yielding four goals while Michel Dion allowed four more after replacing him. Kent Nilsson and Kent Ruhnke each scored twice for Winnipeg, with Ulf Nilsson contributing two assists in a high scoring affair. Cincinnati scorers included Hugh Harris and Ron Plumb, as the Stingers prepared for a date with the Racers in Indianapolis amid travel delays from a prior blizzard.
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