Graham Adds American to Victory List at Akron
David Graham of Australia won the American Golf Classic at Firestone North in Akron Ohio, finishing 14 under with a 274 total. He earned 40000 of the 200000 purse, while Lou Graham, not related, shot 68 to close and finish four back after a 65 Saturday. The win earns Graham a berth in the World Series of Golf on Firestone South after his Westchester Classic triumph.
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Poll Favors Cornhuskers Nebraska Coach Eyes Top Teams
Nebraska coach Tom Osborne predicts a national championship contender season with the Cornhuskers atop the preseason AP poll. Voters split between eight other teams, led by Michigan and Arizona State, as the 59-member panel projects a wide field of title contenders for 1976. Osborne notes ranking raises expectations, while Nebraska aims to translate early prominence into postseason success after finishing ninth in 1975.
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Cowboys Dominate Steelers In Heat A Preseason Clash
Dallas beat Pittsburgh 20-10 in Texas Stadium with 64,000 fans, sacking Bradshaw five times and throwing two Staubach touchdowns. Noll blamed poor conditioning in 85 degree heat, while Landry praised a stifling defense and veterans showing form.
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Palmer Triumphs At Green Gables In LPGA Open
Sandra Palmer captured the Green Gables LPGA Open title at Green Gables Country Club with a five under par 67 in the final round, totaling 206. Pat Bradley finished two back after a 67, while Sandra Post and Penny Pulz tied for third at 209. Palmer credited a putting lesson from Paul Runyan for her steady pace and balance, and hopes the event can be held here annually.
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Standings and Results From A Busy Baseball Weekend
Standings show New York and Los Angeles with mixed results, listing Cincinnati Philadelphia Chicago Atlanta Houston St Louis Pittsburgh San Francisco Montreal San Diego across Saturday and Sunday games. Monday night schedules include Cincinnati Louis Philadelphia at Houston, plus several Texas and Midwest matchups and noted pitchers.
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Lets Miami Down Oilers Lets Miami Down Oilers
Houston Oilers receiver Ken Burrough blamed a dropped pass for a 10-6 exhibition loss to the Miami Dolphins at the Astrodome. Randy Crowder intercepted a Pastorini punt and returned it for a TD after a muffed play, then Yago Yepremian added a late field goal as Miami seized momentum. The Oilers, 0-5, seek gains before a final preseason vs Dallas.
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Nastase Poised for Forest Hills Showing
The article previews Ilie Nastase ahead of the U S Open at Forest Hills, noting his recent form in South Orange where he defeated Chuck Tanner 6 4 6 2. It highlights Nastase’s focus on preparation and his status as a leading player amid a field including Renee Richards and other top names.
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Yarborough Wins Volunteer 400 at Bristol
Cale Yarborough of Timmonville South Carolina led from lap 27 and won the Volunteer 400 Grand National stock car race at Bristol International Speedway finishing two laps ahead of rivals. He earned 8950 dollars and extended his point lead in the NASCAR Grand National series third leg.
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Rockport Sea Gun Inn Wins Slo Pitch Tourney Title
Sea Gun Inn of Rockport defeated King Compressor of El Campo in a double elimination Slo-Pitch tourney to capture the championship as the Calhoun County association reported. King Compressor finished second. Poor Boys of Palacios took third. Dirt Dobbers of Port Lavaca were fourth. Hi-Lo Auto Parts earned sportsmanship honors. Chipper Holt posted .666. Umpires were Bartola Lerma Perez and Cox. Ed Graham and Charlie St. Clair presided at trophy presentation with Junior Minjares.
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Astros Bop Cards 6-0 in Houston rout
Houston Astros blanked the St Louis Cardinals 6-0 as pitcher Joe Sambito delivered a dominant effort on the mound. The Astros offense supported him with timely hits and solid defense to seal the victory.
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Orioles Fall To Rangers 11-0 in Slump-Busting Loss
Texas pitcher Jim Umbarger rebounded from a prior poor outing to throw a six hit shutout as the Rangers blanked the Orioles 11-0. Umbarger, 9-10, snapped a skid despite calling his last appearance the worst of the season.
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Seahawks Edge Chargers 17-16 in late gamble
In Seattle 59,092 fans watched as coach Jack Patera let the clock run to bait San Diego. Jim Zorn connected on a three-yard TD pass to Ron Howard with 13 seconds left, Don Bitterlich added the extra point for a dramatic comeback victory as Seattle avoided a fifth straight exhibition loss. Oakland beat San Francisco 14-9 in a nationally televised upset.
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Bowling Meeting Set Tuesday In First National Rank
The Sunday Night mixed bowling league will hold a meeting Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the First National Rank to form teams for this year's new league according to Mrs Robert Hochstein.
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