Pate wins U S Open in dramatic rookie breakthrough
Rookie Jerry Pate captured the United States Open at Atlanta Athletic Club with a final round 68, two strokes ahead of Tom Weiskopf and Al Geiberger. Mahaffey, who led earlier, faltered down the stretch as Pate sealed the title, three under par 277. Weiskopf tied for second with Geiberger at 279, while Mahaffey finished fourth at 280.
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West wins orid tilt in 35 17 Coaches All America game
West comes from behind to beat East 35 17 in Lubbock Texas Tech with Henry Marshall catching two TD passes and setting up another. Marshall 7 receptions 104 yards, Myer and Rowland connect for key scores as West edges ahead and seals victory.
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Phillies overwhelm Reds to claim series finale
Phillies manager Danny Ozark praised his team's performance after a 6-1 win over the defending champs as Philadelphia moved 4-2 in six games against Cincinnati. Ron Reed fanned two key Reds with bases loaded and none out, while Ollie Brown's seventh inning highlight helped seal the victory. Other NL games saw Pirates over Astros 9-5 in game one, Giants routing Mets 9-2, Expos edging Dodgers 5-4, Padres beating Cardinals 5-4, and Braves blanking Cubs 5-0.
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Odessa Open Highway 80 Tennis Tournament begins
The 18th Odessa Open Highway 80 Tennis Tournament starts Tuesday at 9 a.m. across Odessa with events in singles and doubles for men women and juniors. A total of 221 players entered. doubles begin Wednesday. brackets posted Monday evening. matches best two of three with a nine point tie break.
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Ali urges Inoki to cancel June boxing bout
Muhammad Ali told reporters in Tokyo to urge Antonio Inoki to call off their June 26 match to avoid scandal and sorrow for his wife and daughter. He warned he would cripple Inoki if eye gouging occurred and claimed the bout must be real as he nears the end of his career.
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World Series and Indy 500 highlight official AP sports almanac
The official AP 1976 Sports Almanac features World Series and Indianapolis 500 coverage along with profiles of stars Fran Tarkenton Fred Lynn Chris Evert Jack Nicklaus and Arthur Ashe. It promises complete up to date records and expansive sport coverage praised as the finest of its kind.
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