Green wins 77th U S Open amid death threat and choke fears
Hubert Green held off Lou Graham at Southern Hills to capture the 77th U S Open. Green survived a death threat and a tense final hole bogey to finish 2 under 278, earning $45 000 and securing Ryder Cup and World Series qualifications while Graham finished 279.
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Twitchell Delivers In Montreal Debut Against Reds
Wayne Twitchell, traded to the Montreal Expos from the Phillies, earned a win in five innings against Cincinnati. Gary Carter Andre Dawson and Ellis Valentine homered for the Expos as they snapped the Reds seven game NL victory streak. Reds starter Tom Seaver matched with three hits allowed for Montreal after the swap. Fryman took the loss for Cincinnati while Fred Norman and Jim Kaat were set to start upcoming games.
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Angels Drop Mickey Scott and Blue Jays Call Up Jett Byrd
In baseball moves the California Angels remove pitcher Mickey Scott from the roster while the Toronto Blue Jays recall pitcher Jett Byrd from Jersey City and send infielder Pedro Garcia there. In football the Denver Broncos acquire punter Herman Weaver from the Detroit Lions in exchange for a future draft selection.
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Baseball Standings and Weekend Results Snapshot
Standings show Los Angeles and New York leading divisions amid a busy schedule. Weekend results include Cleveland over Detroit 5 4 and Boston over New York 10 4 with several interleague clashes and make up games noted.
Hawkins Jumped to Suns as Suit Ended in 1969
On this date in 1969 Connie Hawkins left the ABA to join the NBA with the Phoenix Suns while dropping his six million dollar lawsuit against the NBA. The suit challenged a ban tied to allegations of introducing a gambler to a fellow Iowa player in 1961.
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Yankees mum on Martin firing report surfaces in Detroit
Owner George Steinbrenner refused to deny a report that Billy Martin has been fired as Yankees manager. Martin, known for tense relations with Steinbrenner and Reggie Jackson, faced past firings with the Twins Tigers and Rangers and was restrained during a Boston confrontation after a game.
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Smith Fights Reuschel as Dodgers Win 8 2
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Reggie Smith claims he will not be bullied after charging the mound when Rick Reuschel hit him on the right ankle in a 3-1 Dodgers victory. The benches cleared and both managers and players were ejected as Smith and Reuschel sparked the incident. Lee Lacy and Ron Cey homered for the Dodgers, who moved seven games up in the West.
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Johnson's bat boosts White Sox to doubleheader win
Lamar Johnson homered twice and drove in three as Chicago beat Oakland 2-1 in game one and 5-1 in game two to move atop the AL West. Wilbur Wood earned his first victory in over a year. The day also saw Toronto rout Baltimore 14-5 and Boston sweep New York with 21 homers in five games.
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Area racing event benefits American Cancer Society
Tuesday June 21 schedule includes time trials at 7:00 p.m. and race at 8:30 p.m. with a charity cash heats consi and S7 lap feature. Over $10,000 purse with reserved seats at $12.50. Location Cincinnati area 9267 Cin-Day Rd West Chester Ohio 45069. General admission on sale race day $10 adults $2 children.
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