Nicklaus shoots 63 to tie U.S. Open lead at Baltusrol
Jack Nicklaus, 40, matches Weiskopf with a seven under par 63 in the opening round of the 80th U.S. Open at Baltusrol. Weiskopf leads after a flawless start, while Nicklaus misses a potential 62 by three feet on 18. The Ohio rivals, both Columbus natives and Ohio State alums, share a strong start as the day ends with intrigue for Sunday.
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Open leaders end slumps in Baltusrol first round
At Baltusrol Golf Club, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf posted 63s to share the opening round lead as damp conditions kept Open scoring manageable. Ray Floyd Jay Haas and Calvin Peete followed at 66 amid a packed field, while Tom Watson aced the 4th hole before finishing in the red figures. Nearby, the New York Mets activated Claudell Washington and reassigned Kevin Kobel.
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Pirates crush Reds as Easler hits for cycle at Riverfront
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 10-6 at Riverfront Stadium. Mike Easler hit for the cycle, driving in three and raising his average to .390. Dale Berra added a three-run homer for Pittsburgh, while Ken Griffey Jr. and George Foster led Cincinnati’s offense with key hits. Jim Bibby earned the win, shaking off a balk that could have loaded the bases.
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Lundquist leads LPGA after opening round in Danvers
Dale Lundquist shot 4 under par 68 at Ferncroft Country Club to take a one stroke lead in the LPGA event. Pam Higgins matched Lundquist on the front, but 2 under 70 left her one back. Vivian Brownlee Beth Daniel Pat Bradley and Donna Young among 1 under 71 in a crowded leaderboard. 14 players broke par as field narrowed to 70 and ties after round two.
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Amelia Rorer
Ali Eyes Return to Training Ahead of Holmes Bout
In New Orleans Muhammad Ali, bored yet confident, discusses resuming training while a UPI report notes closing arguments in his $20 million slander suit over remarks at a 1978 title bout news conference. Promoters Ciaccio and DiMaggio claim defamation. Copelin testifies of racial tensions. Ali expects a summer fight with Larry Holmes.
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MISL adopts realignment for 12 teams in three divisions
Major Indoor Soccer League directors approved a realignment splitting 12 teams into Central Atlantic and Western divisions. Central includes Cleveland Pittsburgh Buffalo St Louis. Atlantic has Baltimore Hartford Philadelphia New York. Western comprises San Francisco Wichita plus expansion clubs Denver Phoenix. Commissioner Earl Foreman said expansion remains possible before the 1980-81 season.
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Phillies fan sues team over rain delay game with Giants
A Philadelphia suburb couple filed a class action in Common Pleas Court seeking refunds or future tickets for fans who paid to see the 7% hour rain delayed game between the Phillies and Giants. They allege breach of contract and say the decision to play in bad weather disrespected fans.
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Farm system boosts Expos to NL East lead
United Press International reports the Montreal Expos benefit from a strong farm system as injuries to four regulars bite. The productive pipeline helps the team surge to the top of the National League East standings, pushing prices higher for the club.
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Expos rout Padres as Mills drives in three in ninth straight win
Brad Mills drove in three runs while Charlie Lea scattered eight hits over eight innings in a 9 1 Expos win over the Padres to extend their winning streak to nine. Mills 6 for 9 in the majors this season. Andre Dawson left for X rays after being hit by a pitch. Elsewhere NL Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 10 6 New York edged Los Angeles 6 5. Mike Easler homered on the cycle in a Pittsburgh attack.
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Summers Keys Tigers Victory Over Twins
Detroit's Summers hit two home runs to power an 8 4 win against Minnesota. Summers praised Sparky Anderson's praise of his right-handed hitting as he and John Wackenfuss share strong stat lines, totaling 11 homers and 37 RBIs this season. His first homer tied the game after Al Cowens started the fourth with a double, and his second came in the seventh off Mike Kinnunen, a major league debut.
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AL Roundup: Milwaukee 8 Texas 1. Boston 13 California 2
Milwaukee tops Texas 8-1 and Baltimore defeats Seattle 4-? while Boston crushes California 13-2. Mike Caldwell pitched seven hitters, earning his fourth complete game with 6-2 record as Milwaukee scored three unearned runs in the first inning against Gaylord Perry. Caldwell struck out two, walked one.
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