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Newspaper
Newton Kansan
Location
Newton, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1975
Page
6
Lou Graham and John Mahaffey, two longshots, meet in an 18 hole playoff for $40,000 in the 75th U S Open at Medinah. Graham tied at 287 with Mahaffey after Graham bogeyed the final hole and Mahaffey shot 71.
Giants rally to beat the Braves 5-2 after a delayed melee at first base involving Willie Montanez and Rod Gilbreath, ending Pete Falcone's bid for a no hitter in the eighth. Atlanta won the opener 8-2, other NL results follow.
Oakland extends the win streak with a 7-6 12-inning victory and an 8-1 rout of Kansas City. Sal Bando and Billy Williams drive the offense while FBI and Coliseum guards protect Reggie Jackson and Vida Blue after a threatening letter.
At the AAU National Championships in Eugene Oregon the 100th meet crowned upset winners and a largely unknown U S team. Don Quarrie Jamaica born star won the 100 and 200 meters and declined the world fastest claim. Mark Enyeart won the 800 and Stan Vinson will represent the U S overseas.
A full slate of Pee Wee to high school slow pitch games listed for Themian Park, Athletic E, Athletics, and local venues. Notable matchups include Ist Mennonite versus St Marys Cards, Trinity Heights versus St Marys Giants, Hesston vs Tigers, Rangers versus Hesston, and multiple girls and women's fast and slow pitch contests with times from 6 30 to 9 00 PM. Some games noted as postponed or rained out.
Four undefeated teams remain after rain delays. Salina Weigel Insurance faces Wichita Contractors at 7 p.m. and Salina Tri-County meets Margies of Wichita at 8:15 with a 10 p.m. final if Guadalupe Park is playable. Weekend results list several decisive scores and pairings.
Charles Proske delivers two clutch hits and a key triple play to lift Dodge City to a 3-2 victory over Halstead Wray Roofers, tying their records at 2-1 in a three day round robin. Roofers drop to 11-8 after ending a seven game win streak.
Muhammad Ali announced at a Kuala Lumpur news conference that his July 1 heavyweight title defense against Joe Bugner will be his last fight. He indicated a formal TV announcement and left some doubt about retirement, noting he is 99 percent sure but may change his mind.
New Jersey pitcher Bob Locasso, 18, met the Pittsburgh Pirates after a Sunday tryout at Shea Stadium and was assigned to the NL club's rookie camp in Florida. Locasso, bypassed in the draft, stood 5 feet 11 and weighed 180 pounds and was recommended by a friend of trainer Tony Bartirome. Nolan Ryan averages 196 strikeouts per season over eight major league seasons.
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