Stockton Defies Odds Wins PGA Championship In Rainy Finish
Dave Stockton predicted victory days before the final round and sank a 15 foot putt on the 72nd hole to win the 58th PGA Championship at Congressional by one stroke over Don January and Ray Floyd. He finished 281 one over par amid rain delays that pushed the finish to Monday.
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Connors Dominates U S Clay Court Final In Indianapolis
Jimmy Connors defeated Wojtek Fibak 6-2 6-4 in the U S Clay Court Championship final at the Indianapolis Racquet Club, earning 25 000. Fibak praised Connors while noting the prize disparity. Raul Ramirez and Brian Gottfried won the doubles, while Kathy May captured the women's title. Total tourney prize was 157 000.
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Calhoun County Slo-Pitch Plans Meeting Ahead of Playoffs
The Calhoun County Slo-Pitch Association schedules a Wednesday 7 p.m. meeting at First State Bank to elect next year’s officers and vote for the all league team. Playoff timing to be announced. Tonight’s slate features Port O’Connor vs Weavers and Dukes vs Royal Realty with Royal Realty at 23-5. Weather may push makeup games.
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Calhoun 4-H Skeet Team Takes Second in State Meet
Calhoun County 4-H skeet and trap team finished second among eleven teams at a statewide San Antonio shoot. Dave Stone led the squad with second in skeet at 72, while David Krause was sixth with 69. Teammates included Surovik Wise Cantor. leaders were Wise Stone Krause Surovik.
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Louisiana race dates to be set for five tracks
Louisiana eyes the 1977 racing schedule as the Louisiana Racing Commission meets in Bossier City to decide dates for five tracks. Louisiana Downs seeks 105 racing days from April 1 to September 5, marking its fourth season at the venue.
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Yanks Trounce Rangers in 5-1 Win and Stanley's Rise
New Yorks triumph over Texas 5-1 keeps a nine game lead in the AL East as Catfish Hunter dominates on the mound. Fred Stanley, once traded for minor leaguer George Pena, collects his fourth major league homer and gains long overdue recognition with a fortuitous grand slam trivia note from 1973.
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Cubs Rally To Clip Astros 5-3 In Rebuilding Year
Chicago extends winning ways as Rob Sperring lines a two run ninth inning single and Bruce Sutter preserves the lead with two innings of shutout relief. Cubs beat Houston 5-3, moving toward progress under manager Jim Marshall.
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Standings and schedules swirl in major league baseball
Major league standings show California Tanana 148, Fidrych 13-4. Oakland Norris 43. Cleveland Dobson 111 with Bird 10-5. Baltimore R May 89, Bare 4-4. Boston Cleveland 66, Odom 2-1. Detroit Milwaukee game noted. Montreal Fryman 10-8 at Philadelphia Underwood 73. Atlanta LaCorte 16 at Cincinnati Al Cala 3. San Diego Strom 10-12 or Freisieben 7 10 at St Louis Denny 66. Chicago Stone 34 at Houston Richard 13-42. Pittsburgh Kison at San Francisco D Acquisto 3-7. New York Matlack 1 26 at Los Angeles Rhodes 10-1.
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Invitation to Slo-Pitch Tournament Opens Entries
The Calhoun County Slo-Pitch Association invites B Plus teams to a 16 team ASA softball tournament August 27 to 29 at Jaycee Field. Pick up players allowed if named to their team. no refunds. Entry $40 to Lee Rivera by August 23. contact Rivera after 5 pm at 512-552-5234 for details.
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Five Place In Shoot Five Area Men At Victoria Club
At the Victoria Gun Club range north of Victoria the Hotter N Hell shoot produced several top finishes. Wayne Daggs took second in class A in the men’s division while Jeff Birmingham and David Stone placed first and second in class A among youths. In class B, David Krause and Jeff Daggs finished first and second, and Dale Wise won class C.
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