Peete Wins Milwaukee Open In Tight Final Stretch
Calvin Peete after a nervy round fired a 3-under 69 to win the Greater Milwaukee Open, finishing 14-under 274 for his second Milwaukee title and a $45,000 payday. Victor Regalado and Terry Diehl chased him, while Canadian rookie Dick Zokol faded late to a fourth-place tie.
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McEnroe Outlasts Wilander In Davis Cup Thriller
John McEnroe outlasted Mats Wilander 9-7, 6-2, 15-17, 3-6, 8-6 in a postwar marathon quarterfinal, a record 6 hours 32 minutes. The United States edged Sweden to reach the semifinals, with Australia, France, and New Zealand advancing in other ties.
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Criswell Sings The Blues Breaks Sink Carriers Penitentiary Term
Former St. Louis Cardinals defensive end Kirby Criswell faces a five year prison sentence after being convicted of conspiring to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine. He cited a Sports Illustrated piece on Don Reese as influencing his sentencing and admitted past drug use. Criswell remains free on bond pending appeal and plans to appeal the conviction.
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Babe Ruth League All Stars Begin Prep For District Play
The Ottawa Babe Ruth League 14 and 15-year-olds and older all stars began practice after selection for district tournament play. The older group will face Topeka Royals this evening and Garnett Thursday, with a southern swing to Pittsburg and Chanute en route home. Districts start Friday July 23 in Ottawa. winners advance to state in Pittsburg and Wellington respectively.
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Stacy Captures West Virginia Classic in Fifth Win
Hollis Stacy won the LPGA West Virginia Classic in Wheeling after a playoff, denying Kathy Postlewait who bogeyed the playoff hole. Stacy birdied the 17th to take a one shot lead, then parred the 18th to force the fifth playoff in event history and clinch $18,750. Alice Miller and Cathy Morse tied for second at 6 under 216.
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Barber Dominates U S Senior Open at Portland
Miller Barber surged to a 6 under 65 at the Portland Golf Club to win the U.S. Senior Open with a two under par 282, the only under-par score in 72 holes. Dan Sikes, the third‑round leader, joked of stopping Barber while Gene Littler tied for second at 286.
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Kings Schedule 38-Game NBA Home Stretch in Two Cities
The Kansas City Kings announce a 38 game home schedule with three regular season games at the Checkerdome in St. Louis. A St. Louis exhibition is set for Oct. 20 against Detroit Pistons. Regular season open in Kansas City Oct. 29 versus Portland Trail Blazers. St. Louis hosts Los Angeles Lakers on Feb. 4, Seattle on Dec. 5, and Phoenix on Feb. 16.
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