Hale Irwin Wins Western Open In Nail-Biting Finish
Hale Irwin claimed the $200,000 Western Open title at Oak Brook with a one-stroke victory finishing with pars. George Johnson led most of the wearisome day but faltered late while Bobby Cole and Ed Sneed chased. The win gave Irwin his second title of the season and helped shape the Ryder Cup selections. Weiskopf, Trevino, and Miller were among notable contenders.
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Lou Graham
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Gene Littler
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Ray Floyd
Billy” Casper
Shaffer Pitches Second No-Hitter in Rotary League
Bob Shaffer threw his second consecutive no-hitter as Boys' Club defeated Rotary 7-4 in Ottawa Babe Ruth action. Scott Gage had three hits and Mike Thompson two, powering the visitors. In the nightcap Lions won their third of the season, topping VFW 12-9 with Mark Gates earning the win over Jere Sellers.
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Ottawa Swimmers Shine At Two Weekend Meets
Ottawa Swim Club swimmers placed in multiple events across two meets. At the Capital City Invitational in Topeka 13 14 year old Linda Dearfoss finished 6th in 100 meter freestyle and 10th in 100 breaststroke. At Overland Park Nall Hills meet Randy Brewer took 3rd in 25 meters eight and under. Greg Nilges was 5th in 50 meters 11 12 and 6th in 100 meters. Rusty Pugh finished 4th in 50 back 10 and under and Susan Scott 5th in 100 meters. Scott and Pugh also placed 3rd and 4th in breaststroke. Ottawa relay teams finished 4th in 200 meter freestyle for 11 12 and 13 14. Next meet is at Ward Parkway Kansas City.
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Ali ends retirement risks and faces Frazier in Manila
Muhammad Ali announced non retirement then defeated Joe Bugner in a 15 round bout at Merdeka Stadium Kuala Lumpur. He said a Manila bout with Joe Frazier on Oct 1 could pay up to 8 million for Ali and 5 million for Frazier. Don King promoted the fight with the Philippines government. Officials set Oct 1 at the Philippines Coliseum with 30 000 seats.
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Ken) Norton
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Billie Jean King Seeks Sixth Wimbledon Title in Final Bid
Billie Jean King, 31, battles hay fever amid a sore throat and runny nose as she presses her claim to a sixth Wimbledon singles title. Her quarter final progress is noted with a win over Russia's top player as she pursues another grand slam victory.
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Billie Jean
Elizabeth Ryan
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WomenSport
Wimbledon Tennis Stars Set for Semifinal Clash
City scores seed, defending champion Chris Evert reaches the semifinals alongside Australians Margaret Court and Evonne Goolagong Cawley for an all American Australian women's final. Jimmy Connors remains odds-on favorite as men advance to quarterfinals with matches including Ashe Borg Tanner Vilas Okker Roche. Billie Jean King eyes historic Wimbledon title amid her No 3 ranking and possible 18th major.
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