Watson Uses Older Irons to Enter PGA Crowd
At Pebble Beach Tom Watson faced a club controversy as his bag was deemed illegal for grooves. With no backup ready he borrowed Roger Maltbie's 25 year old irons and, aided by Leonard Thompson's sand wedge, shot a 68 to stand one stroke behind leader Gene Littler in the opening round.
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Golf's honor code shines amid pro sports grip for edge
The piece contrasts the rough edge in major sports with golf's honor system. It notes PGA cheating concerns as eight pros face illegal grooved clubs, including Tom Watson whose old and new sets failed. Johnny Miller, Gary Player, Hale Irwin and about 60 players requested checks, with most passing.
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Chiefs Look To Top Quarterback For Offense
Kansas City hosts Pittsburgh at Arrowhead in a pre season clash with Mike Livingston starting at quarterback and expected to play most of the game. Wiggin aims for offensive continuity as Lions defeat and Steelers loss loom in the background.
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Tony Reed
Gary Green
Pittsburgh
Chuck Noll
Buffalo
Mike Kruczek
Cliff Stoudt
Terry Bradshaw
Neil Graff
Robin Cole
Dennis Winston
Wentford Gaines
Jack Lambert
Mel Blount
Rangers Use Squeeze to Beat Royals in Arlington
Texas halted Jim Colborn jinx with a rare death by own action squeeze bunt as Dave May scored on a Bump Wills bunt in the sixth. Mike Hargrove and Claudell Washington hit two-run homers to back Doyle Alexander’s 12th win in an 8-3 Texas victory.
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Maravich Signs Five Year Pact With Jazz
New Orleans star Pete Maravich agreed to a five year 3 million dollar contract with the Jazz and will earn about 600 thousand dollars annually making him among NBA leaders. He cited loyalty to Louisiana and desire to win a title as key factors. Jazz also signed forward Truck Robinson to bolster front line power and rebounding.
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Bonds Does Number On Streaking Red Sox
Bobby Bonds continues a hot stretch for the California Angels as he drives in four runs and hits his 29th homer to power a 7-3 win over Boston, snapping the Red Sox 11-game winning streak. Orioles and Yankees win to tighten the AL East race while Minnesota, Cleveland and Texas record additional wins.
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