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Newspaper
New Castle News
Location
New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1973
Page
10
Del Mar Golf Course will switch starting nines to ease the tough No 1 hole and raise spectator viewability for the July 28 1973 New Castle News Invitational with Jack Ferrante as director. Weather and course tweaks aim to keep play steady and fair for local golfers and visiting contestants.
Oakmont Pa reporters note Tommy Aaron, Masters winner, laments a disastrous season with only eight of 14 cuts made and a few top 20 finishes. He cites back injuries and personal issues, saying realistic odds for a second major are very slim while reflecting on 1978 as a tough year. Donna Lopiano stars for UPI in NY Show Business League victory over AP.
Jack Nicklaus, three time U S Open winner, opens at Oakmont as favorite in a 150 man field. Lee Trevino calls Oakmont ideal for low ball, Arnold Palmer is sentimental favorite, with Nicklaus aiming to join Bobby Jones Hogan and Anderson as four time Open champions. After 36 holes the field will be cut to 60 for weekend play televised by ABC.
Sports writer Milton Richman profiles Chi Chi Rodriguez as the Puerto Rico born golfer pursues the U S Open title. Rodriguez emphasizes the prize is less about money and more about representing the country and the sport, while peers like Palmer and Snead weigh in on luck and merit.
Washington reporter: Capital Bullets appoint Dob Ferry as general manager after Gene Shue departure. Ferry says a decision on a replacement will come soon and coordinate with the head coach on trades and drafts. Ferry notes no coaching aspirations.
Lee Trevino, normally cheerful on tour, locks himself away in a Memphis motor home near Oakmont as the U S Open nears. He seeks privacy, calling the greens the fastest he has played, and admits the pressure of public attention while preparing for his bid to win a third Open title.
Iron Dukes down Ty's AC 9-2 in Seventh Ward Slo-Pitch. John Frank five-hitter wins. Leone and Frank double. Dukes extend win streak to 12. strong defense from Bante noted. Tyrone Pinnati and Jeddy's AC add two safeties apiece. Ed Pennell’s two-run homer sparks Penn-Ohio Building’s 7-5 win over Vivela’s Penwell. Verdi hits inside-the-park slam for Vivela’s.
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