Nicklaus Invites Challenge At 75th U S Open
Jack Nicklaus prepared to tee off at Medinah No. 3 amid thunderstorms and rumors of wet greens. The Masters champion faces a strong field led by Lee Trevino, Johnny Miller, Tom Weiskopf, Gary Player, and defending champion Hale Irwin as he pursues an unprecedented Grand Slam amid uncertain weather.
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Ump's Assist Lifts Reds Past Braves in Six to One
Cincinnati catcher Johnny Bench delivered an odd RBI sequence with a shoe-kick hit off Lee Weyer's shoe that sparked a 6-1 win over Atlanta. Bench led the league with 57 RBI this season, eyeing a rare four RBI titles trot.
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Swann As Rookie Boosts Steelers Punting Record
Pittsburg receivers and returner Lynn Swann is highlighted as a rookie. The AP notes his 41 punts returned last season with a streak of 11 in a row, his average yardage, and that he was the Steelers top draft pick in 1974.
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Danny Thomas Memphis Classic to be televised by NBC next year
The 19th Danny Thomas Memphis Classic golf tournament will be televised by NBC next year after PGA approval of May 2023 dates. Tournament officials announced NBC signed a contract to televise the event.
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US Swimmers Show Prowess at AAU Trials
American teens dominate the AAU World Swimming Trials in Long Beach as 18-year-old Bruce Furniss sets a world record in the 200-meter freestyle and 17-year-old Kathy Hed dy lowers the American mark in the 200 medley to 2 20.86. Rick Colella wins the 100 breaststroke. John Hencken and Tim Shaw contend for records. Babashoff lowers the medley mark in finals. Giants manager Wes Westrum intends strong backstops behind the plate with Hill challenging Rader. New York Boat Show reports record reservations for 1976.
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MacGee Leads KWA Going Into Final 18
Salina Kansas AP Karen MacGee held a three stroke lead entering the 18 hole final of the Kansas Women’s Amateur. MacGee shot 76 for 36 holes to sit at four over par 150. Lauree Vedras 153 Elaine Brady and Levon Devers 156 Patti Hulteen 160 Yvonne Townsend 157. Other flight scores include Hoins 163 Gench 164 Jordan 164 Adams 166 Nelson 167 Allen 168 Jordan 168 Rasure 169.
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Topeka
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Leavenworth
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