Wadkins Leads At Memorial With 3-Under First Round
Lanny Wadkins stacks three early birdies to lead the Memorial Tournament opener at Muirfield Village. Mike McCullough and Mac McLendon sit two back, Ed Sneed and others chase amid wind and rain as 29-year-old Wadkins reflects on solid iron play and two three putts.
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Snakes in Ohio: colorful, misunderstood, and mostly harmless
Ohio outdoors columnist Jerry Pickrell dispels myths about snakes in Ohio, noting all 28 species are beneficial, venomous bites are rare, and 1976 saw no deaths from venomous bites. He advises practical protection and curiosity over fear, highlighting timber rattlers, massasauga, and copperhead in context.
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Wadkins Takes First-Round Lead At Memorial With Birdie Burst
Lanny Wadkins clenches his fist as his ball drops for a birdie on the ninth during the opening round. He finished three-under 69 to lead after round one at the Memorial Tournament.
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Major League Box Scores First NL and AL Games
National League games feature Chicago routing New York 9 to 5 and 13 to 7 in a doubleheader with Foote Ontiveros and Sutter homering for Chicago while Falcone suffers two losses. Second NL tilt shows Chiago defeating San Francisco 7 to 2. American League action includes Milwaukee and Baltimore wins, Seattle taking Kansas City 7 to 4, with notable homers by Oglivie Bando and Horton.
Finley faces question on selling A's says Lane
UPI columnist Milton Richman notes Frank Lane doubts Charlie Finley will sell the Oakland Athletics. Lane recalls Finley’s patience, attendance woes in Oakland, and lingering questions about whether a sale will occur. Lane highlights Finley’s long wait strategy and necessity of a deal, while detailing A's fan absence and poor home attendance. The piece also tracks Lane’s varied baseball career and recent Angels optimism over Rod Carew’s impact.
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State track meet opens two day run at Ohio Stadium
The two day state high school track meet begins at Ohio Stadium with Lancaster led by John Zishka favored in the mile and two mile while Akron North contender Gerg Beasley pursues double wins in 100 and 220 yard dashes. Cleveland John Adams teams look strong for the Girls Class AAA title as Mifflin eyes both boys and girls crowns in Class AA.
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Washington and Seattle battle in 1-1 playoff series
The NBA playoffs feature Washington and Seattle tied at 1-1. May 20 Washington 99 Seattle 97. May 24 Seattle 92 Washington 82. Remaining games include May 27 Washington at Seattle 3 PM and May 29 Washington at Seattle 11 30 AM with further dates in June if needed.
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Do-it-yourself vacation boost at Hocking Valley lodge
United Press International reports in Nelsonville Ohio how the Hocking Valley Motor Lodge promotes a Create-It-Yourself vacation model amid high gasoline prices. Manager Alan Jones notes guests share interests for low added costs and access nearby state parks, campgrounds, and group activities through Hocking Technical College.
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New England Signs Drake Fullback Rob Forbes
New England signs free agent fullback Rob Forbes from Drake University. Forbes joins the roster in hopes of adding power and depth at fullback during the upcoming season.
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