Michigan Hosts Golf's First Bankrupt Open
WALLED LAKE MI AP Larry Ziegler won the $100,000 Michigan Golf Classic in a sudden death playoff with Homero Blancas after a 272 tied regulation, but officials said sponsors lacked funds to pay the prizes. The event's $20,000 first prize and $11,410 for Blancas were not funded.
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Ottawa University routs KC International 5 1 in exhibition
Ottawa University exploded for four goals in the final period to defeat the Kansas City International Soccer Club 5 1 at Cook Field. Eddie Bierlozer opened the scoring for KC, but OU tied it early in the second and pulled away in the fourth with a two goal flurry and further tallies from Gerald Kotman Mirko Gryas and Jermin Gomes. OU hosts Air Force Academy and Colorado College in Colorado Springs later this week.
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Laver Aims For 30th Straight Win In U S Open Clash
In Forest Hills Australia star Rod Laver seeks his 30th consecutive victory as he faces Tony Roche for the U S Open final, with a $16,000 prize on the line. Roche outlasted John Newcombe in a tight semifinal, while Laver beat Arthur Ashe Jr. to advance. Laver already holds the Australian French and Wimbledon titles, completing three legs of the pro grand slam.
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Killer Killebrew Feasts As Twins Rout A's At Oakland
Harmon Killebrew powered Minnesota past Oakland 16 to 4 at the Coliseum driving in seven runs including a three run homer and a grand slam. He left the game after a knee bruise in the fourth but his 42nd homer and 128th RBI boosted Minnesota’s lead in the AL West. Baltimore topped Detroit 5 4 as Belanger drove in two. Washington edged Boston 6 2 on Unser’s 5th homer. Cleveland beat New York 4 3 to dent the Yankees, while Chicago topped California 11 1 and Seattle won 7 6 in 10 innings over Kansas City.
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New Zealander Crookenden tops Orantes in U S Open consolation
Ian Crookenden of New Zealand defeated Manuel Orantes of Spain 5 3 Sunday to win the inaugural consolation tournament for first round losers at the U S Open Tennis Championships.
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Army Payday Put To Shame
Orville Moody, an Army sergeant and Killeen Texas native, won the World Series of Golf with a three-under 67 and an 86-hole total of 141, earning $50,000 and approaching $130,000 for the year. George Archer finished second at 143 after a 69, with Ray Floyd and Tony Jacklin tied at 145. Archer earned $15,000. Floyd and Jacklin split $12,500. Moody credited improved putting and said his U S Open victory remains his biggest thrill.
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