Watson Wins British Open In Rainy Playoff Thriller
Tom Watson of Kansas City won the British Open at Carnoustie after a playoff against Australia's Jack Newton. Watsonholed a 30-foot eagle on the 14th, bogeyed the 16th, and survived a missed 12-foot par try by Newton on the 18th to claim the title and $16,500. Nicklaus and Miller faltered as Newton pushed him to a one-hole playoff.
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Watson Wins British Open After Second-Guess Temper
Jack Watson, 25, of Kansas City clinches his first major at Carnoustie in windy rain. He apologizes to a movie cameraman at the third tee after temper flare during the round. Prize money of 16500 elevates his 1975 earnings toward 150000 as he dreams of more major wins and a good humanity.
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A's edge Birds 4 3 as Holtzman wins fifth straight
Billy Williams belts a two run double in a three run second inning to back Ken Holtzman as the Oakland A’s beat the Baltimore Orioles 4 3. Holtzman picks up the win with help from Jim Todd and Rollie Fingers. Brooks Robinson homered for Baltimore in the seventh.
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All Star starters to be out of position in 1946 game
The National League opens with Pete Rose in left field and the American League starts Gene Tenace at first base with Joe Rudi in left field. The lineup shifts reflect pre printed ballots, not current positions, as fan voting totals reach 7.36 million.
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Brunswick Sweeps Hampstead in Doubleheader To Gain Standings
Brunswick swept a beet doubleheader from Hampstead and moved into second place in the Western District behind Funkstown. The Pirates improved to 7-3 in district play while Westminster trails by percentage points. In game one Terry Kline earned the win with a seven run second inning, and in game two Britt Orrison pitched a three hitter to seal a 7-3 victory.
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Westminster defeats Mt. Airy 7-4 in Legion action
Westminster broke a 4 4 tie with a seventh inning run and added two insurance in the ninth to beat Mt. Airy. Bill Harmon led Westminster with four of the team’s 12 hits while Bruce Frick and Bill Goodwin held the mound for the winners. Mt. Airy’s Tom Cheavens drove in the tying run in the sixth. Mt. Airy hosts Westminster again Thursday and Funkstown next Sunday.
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