Golf players revolt shakes multi million PGA structure
In New York the pro golf world reeled as players revolt toppled the PGA setup. Masters champ Bob Goalby and Arnold Palmer voiced fear and calls for negotiation while sponsors led by Angus Mairs warned of lineups with players. A sponsors meeting was set for Houston on Sept 5-6.
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Questions and Answers On The Current Golf Dispute
New York AP outlines the conflict between the PGA and touring pros over control of the $5.6 million tour. It details principals, tensions, veto power, and the proposed autonomous section for players within the PGA. Bowling notes follow with Ladies City and Ladies Club League meetings at Pla Mor Lanes in August.
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Feud Splits PGA as Players Threaten Separate Tour
The dispute pits touring pros and club pros against PGA leadership over control of the tour. Sam Gates says players will honor existing contracts but pursue an independent structure. A Palm Beach meeting will decide future plans as speculation swirls about rival tours and network TV rights with ABC.
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Carew Seeks Lead Over Flick In AL Bat Race
Twins star Rod Carew, AL batting leader at .309, doubled and singled as Minnesota beat Washington 84 Tuesday night. Harmonizing with Oliva, who had three hits to stay second in the chase toward .300, the pair push toward Flick’s 1905 league title benchmark amid a busy AL slate including wins by Cleveland, Baltimore, Boston, and New York.
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Saints Trade for Sweetan Aimed at QB Upgrade
New Orleans moves to strengthen its quarterback position by trading for Karl Sweetan, a 25 year old third year QB from Detroit, while WaIter "Flea" Roberts and an undisclosed draft choice depart. Sweetan joins Bill Kilmer in plans to improve a 3 11 finish.
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Weekend slate fuels tight pennant chase across leagues
Major league schedule features St. Louis visiting Chicago and Houston at Philadelphia among top showdowns with several late games in a packed Thursday card. AL action lists Detroit, Baltimore and Boston in tight races as Oakland and California collide in key West Coast matchups. Schedule notes include two day night double headers and multiple cross league tests.
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Marichal and Mays Lead Giants Shutout of Pirates
Marichal pitched a two hitter to beat Pittsburgh 3-0 as Willie Mays belted his 579th career homer in the eighth inning. Mays raised his season total to 15 and Marichal improved to 14-1 on the road, the win keeping the Giants atop NL pennant chatter. In other NL action, the Cubs routed St Louis 10-3 and New York blanked Los Angeles 2-0 as Mets starter Don Cardwell allowed three hits through nine. Cincinnati beat Atlanta 9-8, while Houston split a twin bill with Philadelphia 5-0 and 4-2.
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