Rudolph Edges Nicklaus For Thunderbird Crown
Mason Rudolph defeated Jack Nicklaus by one stroke at the Thunderbird Golf Classic with a final 70 after a 69 season total 278. Johnny Pott supplied key swing tips, boosting Rudolph to his first win since 1964 and a $20,000 payday amid a crowded leaderboard led by Nicklaus and Martindale.
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Nicklaus
Martindale
Aaron
Dudley Wysong
Jacky Cupit
Gary Player
George Knudson
Julius Boros
Jack McGowan
G. Knudson
K. McGowan
G. Player
J. Boros
P. Rodger
B. Nichols
T. Weiskopf
J. Pittman
D. Massengale
A. Palmer
C. Rodriguez
M. Barber
C. Sifford
B. Casper
L. Harris Jr
J. Herbert
B. Charles
B. Lichardus
B. Farrell
E. Towns
D. Ragan
E. Griffiths
C. Courtney
B. Devlin
J. Pott
G. Littler
R. Funseth
K. Zarley
R. de Vincenze
W. Garrett
F. Haas
C. Coody
K. Nagle
D. January
P. Bendeson
G. Dickinson, Jr
T. Bolt
R. H. Sikes
F. Marti
B. Verney
P. Schwab
P. Brown
D. Saunders
D. Crawford
G. Brewer
T. Jacobs
R. Weber
B. Goalby
Ig. Archer
Rudolph Wins Upper Montclair Pro With Narrow One-Stroke Margin
Mason Rudolph of Clifton New Jersey defeated Jack Nicklaus by one stroke at Upper Montclair Country Club to win $20 000 in prize money. Rudolph survived nerves and a late drive contest to seal the victory with a precise final putt after a dramatic back nine.
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Clifton
UPI
Thunderbird
Mason Rudolph
Rudolph
Upper
Montclair Country Club
Jack Nicklaus
Mason
Nicklaus
Jack
Freeman and Waddell Win at Beckley Raceway
Malin Freeman and Tommy Waddell earned wins in the sportsman and stock features at Beckley Raceway in Prosperity on Sunday after Saturday rain postponed programs. Freeman led a Boggess Radiator Special to victories in the 35 lap feature and heat, passing Paul Prince with five laps left in the big event. Waddell led early in the stock feature overcoming Larry Cantley and Charlie Jordan to take top honors, also winning the stock slow heat. Eddie Hess won the fast stock heat, Cantley the King of the Hill, and Jordan the consolation.
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Malin Freeman
Tommy Waddell
Beckley
Prosperity
Freeman
Paul Prince
Waddell
Larry Cantley
Charlie Jordan
Eddie Hess
Cantley
Charleston
Hubie Bass
Pete Deck
Richard Cay
Ducky Is Match Champ At Grandview Dragway
A match race at Grandview International Dragway matched Ducky Hudson of Huntington against Allen Vanoy of Columbus in a best two of three for A Fuel and AA dragsters. Hudson defeated Vanoy as crowd of 114 cars entered the event. Rain halted top stock and junior eliminator races. those events will run Saturday night before the regular program. Herman Lewis continued top time and C gas runs. Mike Porter won D and C stock money. Roger Smith powered his 55 Chevy to F Gas and F Modified Production wins.
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Ducky
Chuck Allen
Herman Lewis
Mike Porter
Princeton
Roger Smith
Beaver
Carling Triumph Third Straight For Whitworth
Kathy Whitworth wins the Lady Carling Open to seal her third consecutive title and move within one victory of a fourth. She finishes 54 holes at 214, edging Peggy Wilson by three strokes. Betsy Rawls places third at 219 as Whitworth eyes Milwaukee and another major.
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Baltimore
UPI
Kathy Whitworth
Milwaukee
Miss Whitworth
Jimmy Kiser
Bass
Frank Mickey Wright
Prince
Cantley
Miss Wright
Peggy Wilson
Bosall
Calif
Lady Carling
Miss Wilson
Betsy Rawls
Spartanburg
S.C
Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament Entry Blank
Entrants apply for participation in the Sixth Annual Raleigh Register Horseshoe Tournament at New River Park on August 18 and 19, 2021. The form waives claims for bodily injury and obliges adherence to all decisions of the tournament director.
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New River Park
BECC Golf Pairings for 18 Hole First Flight
The BECC golf event lists Pairings for 18 hole play across three flights. First Flight matches feature Lissa Mohler versus Jessie Lips and Lena Lilly against Virginia Cooper with Joyce Manley facing Edna Phil lips, Viola Wray up against Nell Duncan. Second Flight includes Ann Sprague versus Thelma Wood and Jan Straton versus Leah Piper, Natalie Hedrick versus Nell Russell, Sis Wetzel against Blanche Howen. Third Flight has Grace Whitlock versus Katherine Hunter and Meadows versus Dot Barker, Thelma Brown versus Irene Fink, Katherine Stanley versus Sally Susman. Nine Hole golfers pairings include Helen Drewry against Sara White and Elizabeth Hancock versus Betty Bowen. Mary Ann Gates faces Lou Culp, Mary Sanger versus Mary Cicalelli, Louise Larry versus Shirley An.
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Lissa Mohler
Jessie Lipscomb
Lena Lilly
Virginia Cooper
Joyce Manley
Edna Phillips
Viola Wray
Nell Duncan
Ann Sprague
Thelma Wood
Jan Straton
Leah Piper
Natalie Hedrick
Nell Russell
Sis’ Wetzel
Blanche Howen
Grace Whitlock
Katherine Hunter
Lib
Meadows
Dot Barker
Thelma Brown
Irene Fink
Katherine Stanley
Sally Susman
Helen Drewry
Sara White
Elizabeth Hancock
Betty Bowen
Mary Ann Gates
Lou Culp
Mary Sanger
Mary Ciccarelli
Drag Results Top Time Herman Lewis and Partners
Top time lists show Herman Lewis leading with a 62 Chevy, plus entries from Beckley and Peterstown. Notable finalists include Cary Hess with a 62 Ford and Eddie Allen in a 62 Falcon. Event features classics from 1955 to 1966, including Chevys, Fords, and a Corvette.
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Herman Lewis
Beckley
Cary Hess
Eddie Allen
Jim Harvey
Hinton
Frank Matks
Lester
Aaron DeLong
Oceana
John Martin
Logan
Farrell
Gene Poindexter
Marvin Wagner
White
Round Robin State Announced by Beckley Babe Ruth League
Richard Cooper president of Beckley Babe Ruth League says the Round Robin tournament continues tonight at Harry Lewin Field with Blue Ridge versus Eric's at 6. New River defeated Harry's last week in the only prior Round Robin game. Bays Buick meets Silver Brand Tuesday at 6 followed by Marty's and Raleigh Motors. Semis Wednesday at 6. Thurs 6 Good Guys vs NL Babe Ruth All Stars then the final.
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Richard Cooper
Beckley
Harry Lewin
Blue Ridge
Eric
Babe Ruth
Home & Hall 9 Tops Coal City in Senior League game
Home & Hall rallied in the final stanza to defeat Coal City in Sophia Senior League action on Saturday night. Coal City moved to second place after the loss, as Home & Hall used timely hitting with Whit driving in runs and Keffer delivering key situational plays to seal a 5 to 4 win.
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Coal City
Sophia
Coal City Combine
Dennis Saunders
Adams
Brown
Whit
Keffer
Smyre
Moody
Daniels
Zambos and Parker Meet in Page 10 Tennis Showdown
Joyce Zambos faces Ann Parker while Louise Gilchrist clashes with Gloria Cunningham on page 10. Marzetta Roberts competes against Marion Forren in neighboring matchups, spotlighting local sports action.
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Joyce Zambos
Ann Parker
Louise Gilchrist
Gloria Cunningham
Marzetta Roberts
Marion Forren
Namath Injures Knee as Browns Win Without Jimmy Brown
Exhibition football roundup reports Joe Namath injuring his right knee in a Birmingham clash with the Houston Oilers, sparking controversy over a fumble play. Mike Taliaferro led the Jets 16-10 win as Namath sat out. Frank Ryan directed Cleveland’s 28-17 win, proving the Browns can win without Jim Brown. Other scores include Colts, Giants, Cowboys, Vikings, Raiders, and Chargers victories.
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Snell
Houston
Ernie Ladd
Oilers
Ladd
Floyd
Jets
Mike Taliaferro
Frank Ryan
Cleveland
Jimmy Brown
San Francisco 49Ers
Ryan
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts
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Earl Morrall
Homer Jones
Joe Morrison
New York Giants
Ae Atlanta
Don Meredith
Pete Gent
Bob Hayes
Dallas Cowboys
Los Angeles Rams
Minnesota Vikings
Detroit
Pittsburgh Steelers
Bob Berry
Tom Flores
Art Powell
Oakland Raiders
San Diego Chargers
Pro Charts Pittsburgh Steelers Passing and Roster Outlook
New coach Austin pushes optimism for a club with the league's worst 1975 passing and overall record. Nelson flashes on a knee sore unit while Ballman Jefferson and Wilburn form a strong receiving crew. Running game relies on Lind Hoak Peaks and a rookie group with Mossed linemen. Secondary returns Thomas with Keys Bradshaw and Daniels, while Pottios exit reshapes a mostly veteran defense. Prediction: seventh.
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Atlanta
Bill Nelson
Tommy Wade
Bill Austin
Gary Ballman
Steelers
Roy Jefferson
J. R. Wilburn
South Carolina
Tony Jeter
John Henry Johnson
Austin
Mike Lind
Dick Hoak
Clarence Peaks
Dick Leftridge
Cannonball Butler
Ben McGee
John Baker
Baker
Ben
O.K
Chuck Hinton
Riley
Army
Russell
Gene Breen
Rod Breedlove
Bill Saul
Ed Pine
Clendon Thomas
Brady Keys
Jim Bradshaw
Willie Daniel
Marv Woodson
Area Teams Start Grid Drills Today
Schoolboy football players don pads to practice for the high school season openers the weekend of Sept 2 after two weeks of non uniform drills. Triple A schools aim to topple Bluefield, last year’s title holder by a 13 to 0 playoff win over Dunbar. Ceredo Kenova defends Class AA crown in a playoff with Mount Hope.
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Bluefield
Dunbar
Ceredo - Kenova
Mount Hope
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