Snead near top in U S Senior Open at Oakland Hills
Sam Snead at age 69 remains competitive posting a 72 in round one of the U S Senior Open in Birmingham Michigan. He was two strokes behind leader Lionel Hebert who shot even par while Thunders delayed play. Hebert, Wall, Goalby, Ferree tied at 71 with Snead and others at 72 as 150 players competed on the 6798 yard Oakland Hills course.
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Bryant faces retirement waiver clash at Alabama Bowl era
Alabama coach Bear Bryant says he is embarrassed by the controversy over a possible waiver to allow him to coach past the mandatory retirement age of 70. The measure, supported by lawmakers, aims to exempt Bryant from retirement rules as he nears Amos Alonzo Stagg’s career coaching win mark. The legislation prompted threats of a lawsuit by the State Retirement Systems board and sparked public comments from Bryant urging an end to the dispute.
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Midland Cubs rally past Dodgers in Texas League comeback
Carmelo Martinez drove in two with a bases loaded single in the eighth to lift the Midland Cubs to a 7 4 win over the San Antonio Dodgers. He added a two run double in the sixth and Fritz Connally hit a two run homer as part of a four run frame. Norm Churchill earned the win. Tom Niedenfuer took the loss. In other Texas League games Shreveport beat Jackson 3 4, Amarillo beat El Paso 10 7, and Tulsa beat Arkansas 5 3.
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Weather key to Davis Cup quarterfinal in New York
The Davis Cup quarterfinal between defending champion Czechoslovakia and the United States hinges on heat and humidity with highs in the 90s. John McEnroe and Jimmy Connors lead the U S singles while Stan Smith and Bob Lutz pair for doubles.
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