Nicklaus Palmer Eye Open Title At Oakmont
The 73rd U S Open tees off at Oakmont with Jack Nicklaus nearing his 14th major and Arnold Palmer seeking to reclaim form. Weiskopf, Crampton, Trevino and others headline a field of 150, including 13 amateurs, amid predictions Nicklaus is the 4 1 favorite while Palmer is the underdog.
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Arnold Palmer
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Arnie
Palmer
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Nicklaus
Bob Jones
Columbus
Ohio
Tom Weiskopf
Bruce Crampton
Australia
Rookie Ray Guy Impresses Raiders With Punting Prowess
Ray Guy, Oakland Raiders No. 1 draft pick from Mississippi Southern, showcases record hang-time and accuracy in early spring drills. Coach John Madden hails him as potentially the best kicker in pro football, noting his punts land inside the 20 yard line and shift strategic play for the team.
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al Davis
Handsome
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Bud Holmes
Hattiesburg
Sports in Brief From Around the World
MILWAUKEE Veteran linebacker Dave Robinson, 32, signs a three year Redskins contract. DETROIT Mickey Mond, 25, signs a one million dollar deal with the Red Wings. MONTREAL Flyers center Crest Kindracuck inks a multi year NHL deal. SAN DIEGO K C Jones resigns after one season with the Conquistadors. NOTTINGHAM Tom Gorman defeats Ismael El Shafei 6 3 4 6 6 4 in John Player tour second round. Billie Jean King outplays Lesley Hunt 6 1 6 1. BECKENHAM Bjorn Borg beats Sherwood Stewart 6 4 6 4 to reach Kent Open third round. HAMBURG Linda Tuero defeats Heidi Eisterlehner 6 2 6 0 in International West day two.
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American Basketball Association
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England
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Seattle
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Egypt
Billie Jean King
Lesley Hunt
Australia
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Bjorn Borg
Sweden
Sherwood Stewart
Baytown
Tex
Athlete Purkey Jr. Dies from Heart Defect in SADS Case
Bob Purkey Jr., 18, dies in Grand Junction Colorado after collapsing at a motel pool. Autopsy cites congenitally small heart blood vessel as a manifestation of athlete’s sudden death syndrome. He played for Gulf Coast JC at the National Junior College Baseball Tournament.
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Ali Norton Rematch Set With Big Money Gate Expected
Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali vows to keep quiet for the rematch with Ken Norton at the Forum on September 10. Norton, who broke Ali’s jaw in their first bout, expects a $200,000 guarantee plus 30 percent of net proceeds, while Ali receives a $275,000 guarantee. Promoters project a California gate near $700,000 and a larger international telecast.
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