Floyd ends Kemper Open drought with eagle finish
Ray Floyd finally breaks a six year victory drought on the pro tour by sinking an eagle on the ninth at the Kemper Open in Charlotte. He leads Gary Player by two strokes after a final round 69 to reach 278 total, with Mahaffey 241 and Heard tied for fourth at 282.
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N.C
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Floyd
Gary Player
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Mahaffey
Jerry Heard
Heard
Quail Hollow Country Club
Jim Masserio
P. Oosterhuis
Bob Murphy
Bob Stanton
David Graham
Bobby Nichols
Steve Meinyk
Mark Hayes
Roger Maltbis
Don Bies
Charles Coody
Joe Inman
Leonard Thompson
Bob Wynn
Danny Edwards
Gene Littler
Dan Sikes
Miller Barber
Larry Hinson
Hubert Green
Bill Rogers
Bobby Mitchell
Rod Funseth
Larry Ziegler
Don January
Lanny Wadkins
Terry Dill
Alan Tapie
Ed Sneed
Rod Curl
Chuck Courtney
Gary McCord
Kermit Zarley
Bobby Cole
Victor Regalado
Rik Massengale
Tony Jacklin
Jerry McGee
Bob Charles
Bert Yancey
Jim Jamieson
Jim Dent
Dave Stockton
Hale Irwin
Dick Lotz
Lou Graham
Mac McLendon
Rob Eastwood
Jim Wiechers
John Toepel
Randy Erskine
Dale Douglass
Tom Jenkins
Jim Simons
Tom Shaw
Dave Newquist
Ed Furgol
Terry Diehl
John Lister
Julius Boros
Marion Hook
Romero Blancas
Dick Rhyan
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Joe Porter
Veteran Giles Takes British Amateur Title
Vinny Giles, 32, defeated 21-year-old Mark James of England in the British Amateur Golf Championship final at Hoylake. Giles built an 8 and 7 win after a week that saw many young stars toppled. the 36-hole final followed six days of competition on the Royal Liverpool links with over 200 players from 10 countries.
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Mark James
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Pensacola
Fla
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U.S
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West of England
Giles
James
Andrews Advance Surprises Paris in French Open Run
John Andrews, 23, from Fullerton California, ranked 47th in the United States, reaches the last 16 of the French International Championships in Paris on red clay at Roland Garros after defeating Roscoe Tanner. He notes the need for patience on slow European courts and eyes a $30,000 first prize as the event’s top payout. Other Americans advancing include Stan Smith Brian Gotfried Harold Solomon and Eddie Dibbs with Erik van Dillen set to face him.
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Fullerton
Calif
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Lookout Mountain
Tenn
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California
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Tanner
United States
Paris
Erik van Dillen
U.S
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van Duillen
Carlos Kirkayr
Brazil
Stan Smith
Sea Pines
S.C
Brian Gotfried
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Harold Solomon
Silver Spring
Eddie
Renata Tomanova
Czechoslovakia
Eleven Under Wins Scramble at Morehouse Club
Joe Schendle W L Bruffett Buck Raus and Gienda Spencer shot an under par 61 to win the Morehouse Country Club monthly scramble on Sunday. Garland Wade Lou Brigman Vernon Kinnard and Lois Warren tied for second with Ed Eubanks David Coats David Leonard and Mrs Ed Nelson.
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Joe Schendle
W. L. Bruffett
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Gienda Spencer
Morehouse Country Club
Garland Wade
Lou Brigman
Vernon Kinnard
Lois Warren
Ed Eubanks
David Coats
David Leonard
Ed Nelson
Pawtucket Pitcher Throws IL's First No-Hit No-Run
Lefty Jim Burton of the Pawtucket Red Sox shutout the Tidewater Tides 2-0 in a no hit no run game. He improved to 8-2, did not walk a batter, and fanned 10. Mike deJohn reached on a fourth-inning hit by pitch.
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R.T
Jim Burton
Pawtucket Red Sox
Burton
Tidewater Tides
Mike deJohn
Tides
Morgan Injured in Reds Phils Duel
Cincinnati star Joe Morgan bruised his shoulder on a Sunday pitch, possibly sidelining him for a couple of days. The Reds chase their 17th win in 20 as Morgan, batting .330, left the field after being struck during a pickoff in the doubleheader sweep of the Cubs. He added two stolen bases to extend his league lead.
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Joe Morgan
Cincinnati Reds
Reds
Phillies
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Chicago Cubs
Expos Sign Mitch Cipolla as Third Round Pick
The Montreal Expos announced the signing of catcher Mitch Cipolla on Sunday. He was their third round choice in last week's free agent draft.
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Montreal
Montreal Expos
Mitch Cipolla
Dream Prediction Guided K State Quarterback’s Recovery
Kansas State quarterback Arthur Bailey endured a frightening two days after a nightmare of paralysis. He then fell from a ladder and faced possible neck and spinal injuries before recovering enough to return to Manhattan and classes with a neck brace. Doctors monitor his progress, and a full recovery remains possible. Coach Ellis Rainsberger notes the eerie premonition.
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Kan
Kansas State
Arthur Bailey
Montgomery
Ala
Bailey
Kstate
Wildcat
Ellis Rainsberger
Rainsberger
Carner Wins LPGA Event With Six-Stroke Margin
JoAnne Carner captured the LPGA $50,000 tournament at All-American Golf and Country Club with a six-stroke victory to take $7,000. She finished 54 holes at 213, six under par, after a Sunday 73. Sandra Spuzick earned $5,200 in second, while Carol Mann and Sue Roberts tied for third at 216 and split $3,230 each. Carner eyes the U S Open in Atlantic City and aims to become the first woman to earn $100,000 in a season.
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N.Y
JoAnne Carner
Sandra Spuzick
Carner
Lake Worth
Fla
Sandra Spuzich
Carol Mann
Sue Roberts
Jane Blalock
Amy Alcott
Jocelyne Bourassa
Sharon Miller
Sandra Palmer
Judy Rankin
Chako Higuchi
Betty Burfeindt
Pat Bradley
Hollis Stacy
Kathy Hite
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