Nicklaus and Watson Lead Open Chase as Heat Tests Resolve
Jack Nicklaus with a sprained ankle and Tom Watson, holder of the best record, are favored to win the 77th U S Open at Southern Hills. The field features Pate chasing back-to-back Open titles, Weiskopf aiming to reclaim form, and players like Gary Player, Dave Stockton, Al Geiberger, Ray Floyd, Hale Irwin, Bruce Lietzke, plus Graham and Graham Marsh from Australia vying for major glory in the hot 100 degree heat.
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Seaver Traded to Reds in Five-Player Deal
Star pitcher Tom Seaver is traded by the New York Mets to the Cincinnati Reds for four players and a still unnamed fifth. Reds acquire Seaver to bolster a championship defense as Pat Zachry Doug Flynn and Steve Henderson head to New York along with one more player whose identity remains undisclosed.
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Rams trade Harris to Chargers for future draft picks
Jame Harris, once a top NFC passer, was traded from the Los Angeles Rams to the San Diego Chargers for future draft choices. Harris, a seven year veteran from Grambling, threw 91 completions in 158 attempts for 1,460 yards last season before being benched late in the Cowboys game.
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Cowboys Sign Glenn Carano To One Year Terms
Dallas announces Glenn Carano signings with the Las Vegas squad on a series of one year deals. Carano, 63, played for UNLV and was a Cowboys second round pick. First round pick Tony Dorsett was signed last month. Harris, visiting relatives in Monroe, La., was not available for comment with Los Angeles.
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Meredith to rejoin ABC for Monday Night Football
Former Dallas quarterback Don Meredith will return to ABC as a commentator on Monday Night Football replacing Alex Karras. He will join Frank Gifford and Howard Cosell and mix sports with entertainment duties, reuniting with the original 1970 ABC broadcast team.
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Money Drives Brewers Past Orioles in Six Run Rally
Don Money capped Milwaukee's six run second inning with a two run homer and added two singles as the Brewers defeated the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 behind a combined seven hit effort from Jim Slaton and Sam Hinds. Cecil Cooper had two hits and Steve Brye, Larry Haney, and Robin Yount contributed key hits to fuel the rally.
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Terrible Tommy Bolt Still Golfs Angriest Man
Tulsa based profile of golf legend Tommy Bolt describing his temper and reputation for throwing clubs. It notes his Open invitation to Southern Hills and lists his career highlights including 15 tour wins and a senior grand slam in 1969, while noting his absence from the PGA Hall of Fame.
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Who Owns Slew Noted Inquireby NY Board
Karen Taylor listed owner of Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew discounted an inquiry by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board. She said she was unfamiliar with details of the investigation. The board investigates the colt's partial ownership by Dr. James Hill of Garden State New Jersey.
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