Wadkins and Hinson tied for 54-hole lead at Cleveland Open
Lanny Wadkins and Larry Hinson shared the 54 hole lead at seven under par 206 in the rain soaked Cleveland Open at Tanglewood. Cesar Sanudo one behind at 207 with Bruce Devlin and David Graham at 208 and 209 respectively. Defending champ Bobby Mitchell posted 214 after a strong finish.
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Pete Spudich
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
UPI
Lanny Wadkins
Larry Hinson
Wadkins
Richmond
Tanglewood Country Club
Hinson
Douglas
Miller Barber
Cesar ‘Sanudo
Sanudo
el Cajon
Calif
Lee
Trevino
Kemper
Bruce Devlin
David Graham
Brian Allin
Wilf Homenuik
Homenuik
Winnipeg
Ont
Graham
Devlin
Australia
Pebble Beach
Arnold Palmer
Sydney
Bobby Mitchell
Mitchell
Wimbledon Sees Record Crowds Amid Top Player Absences
Wimbledon reports 169200 in six days, up 1500 from last year, as absence of John Newcombe and 31 others did not dampen interest. Fans praise new faces, while women’s draw promises exciting quarterfinals and potential clashes among Evonne Goolagong Chris Evert Patti Hogan and Francoise Durr. Stan Smith leads the men while battles for seeds continue.
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John Newcombe
Laver
Stolle
Roche
Patti Hogan
Berning Captures Women’s Open Over Barnett At Winged Foot
Susan Maxwell Berning won the USGA Women's Open at Winged Foot with a one under 71 final round, overhauling Pam Barnett as Judy Rankin and Kathy Ahern tied for second. The 11 over par 209 total set a high winning score, amid strong play from Barnett who faltered on key holes including the 6th and 8th. Berning, married since 1968, credited motherhood for strength gains and balanced family with part-time LPGA play as she claimed $6,000 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Susan Maxwell Berning
Pam Barnett
Mrs. Benning
Winged Foot Country Club
Miss Barnett
Judy Rankin
Kathy Ahern
Miss Rankin
Miss Ahern
Betty Burfevndt
Gloria Ehret
Mickey Wright
Jane Booth
Dale Benning
Susie Marewell
Fleetwood
Robin
Ske
Alex Metreveli
Susie
U.S.S.R
Pam
West Virginia Lakes Stocked With Catfish And Bass
Assistant Chief Dave Robinson reports stocking catchable size channel catfish and fingerling bass in West Virginia ponds and lakes. Catfish were funded by the Fish and Aquatic Life Fund and stocked at multiple sites including Tom Run Lake Hancock County and Cedar Creek Park Pond Gilmer County. Fingerling bass stocked at Stonecoat Reservoir Lewis County and other sites across Kanawha Wayne Mason counties.
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West Virginia
Dave Robinson
Wildlife Resources Division
State Department of Natural Resources
Fish and Aquatic Life Fund
Toms Run Lake
Hancock County
Burches Run
Marshall County
Teter Creek
Barbour
McDowell County
Stonecoat Resevoir
Lewis County
Nimitz
Little Beaver Lake
Raleigh County
Blake Creek
Kanawha County
East Lynn
Wayne County
McClintic Wildlife Station
Mason County
BLL Names Eastern Division All Star Team
Beckley Little League announced the Eastern Division All Stars for a 114 man squad. The Braves led with four selections John Zimmerman Gerald Maxwell Doug Morris and Wayne Farley. Indians placed three Dwayne Simpson David Simmons and Sterling Lewis with other picks including Dwayne Gunther Gregory Brown Joe Maiolo Robert Stewart and Gary McGhee. Alternates were John Ashley Brad Turner Gary Leftwich and Don May. Manager Richard Merrick and coach Charles Fields lead the squad.
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Beckley
Braves
John Simmerman
Gerald Maxwell
Doug
Morris
Wayne Farley
Indians
Dwayne Simpson
David Simmons
Sterling Lewis
Dwayne Gunther
Gregory Brown
Red Sox
Joe Maiolo
Robert Stewart
Orioles
G. Davis
Mark Waddell
Yankees
Gary McGhee
Tigers
John Ashley
Brad Turner
Gary Leftwich
Don May
Richard Merrick
Charles Fields
Newcombe Wins Singles and Doubles at Holton Tennis Classic
John Newcombe, seeded seventh, won the singles title defeating Nikki Pilic 6-3 6-3. He teamed with Tony Roche to capture the doubles crown 7-6 6-3, earning $1,800 for the champions. Pilic upset two seeds en route, and Roche overcame a recent elbow issue to pair with Newcombe for the win.
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ST. Louis
UPI
John Newcombe
Tony Roche
Newcombe
Nikki Pilic
Yugoslavia
International Lawn Tennis Federation
ILTF
WCT
Lamar Hunt
Pilic
Tom Okker
Netherlands
Cliff Drysdale
South Africa
Joba
Pilie
Roche
John Alexander
Phil Dent
Dent
Alexander
Petty Eyes Breakthrough in Firecracker 400 Jinx
Richard Petty, NASCAR's all time winner, seeks his first Firecracker 400 victory in Daytona Beach. He will start on the second row beside Buddy Baker in the 400 mile race on Tuesday with a Dodge and rivals six drivers including Bobby Isaac, David Pearson and Bobby Allison. Isaac led qualifying at 186.277 mph. final 10 spots will be decided today after practice.
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Daytona Beach
Fila
Richard Petty
Petty
Nascar
Buddy Baker
Daytona
Randleman
N. C
Bobby Isaac
David Pearson
Bobby Allison
Pete Hamilton
Ha Petty
Thhat Isaac
Baker
Isaac
LeeRoy Yarbrough
Ford
Cecil Gordon
Mercury
Allison
H.B. Bailey
Glass Boys Fall After Long Winning Streak In Raleigh League
West Virginia Glass lost to Hinton 5-1 after a 12-0 win over Ansted in Raleigh County Industrial League play Sunday. Melvin Reed hit a grand slam in a six-run sixth inning. Larry Robertson earned his 15th victory in as many starts over two years, fanning 12 with no walks. Jim Crites took the loss with eight strikeouts and two walks.
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West Virginia Glass
Ansted
Glassmen
Hinton
Raleigh County
Hieron
Ben Blankenship
Fred Mack
Ted Yates
Steve Ward
John Meadow
Tom Meadows
Steve Meadows
Bil Newton
See Pack
W. Va
Glass John Kerzie
Bob Cernuto
Walter Leach
Charlie Meadows
Paul Asbury
Larry Robertson
Melvin Reed
Dick Bailey
Gary Dean
Ben O'Dell
Glass
E. Reed
Meadow
RBI
Bailey
Pack
Mack
J. Meadows
C. Meadows
Robertson
Cerrito
Ward
Yates
O'Dell Dean
Jeanne Evert Captures Southern Tennis Championship Title
Fourteen year old Jeanne Evert won the women's title at the 87th Southern Tennis Championships in Raleigh. The second seed defeated Beck West 6 1 6 3 to claim the crown, following sister Chris Evert’s win last year. Raz Reid defeated Charles Owens 6 3 6 2 to take the men’s division. PMID
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Raleigh
N.C
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Raz Reid
Greenville
S.C
Reid
Owens
Correct Your Aim to Reduce Right Missed Putts
A golf study by Vance Elkins shows 67 percent of missed putts go right due to misaligned aim. Test by drawing lines from toe to target, then parallel lines from the ball to gauge true ball alignment and adjust stance.
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Vance Elkins
Hutchinson Wins Smith Handicap at Black Knight CC
Dave Hutchinson shot 70 to overcome a three stroke deficit and win the Joe L. Smith Handicap Tournament at Black Knight Country Club. He followed a 68 Saturday, finishing 36 holes at 138 to edge Cotton White and Ron Troutman, with White taking second after a playoff on the second hole.
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Dave Hutchinson
Joe L. Smith
Black Knight Country Club
Hutchinson
Bill Bower
Cotton White
Ron Troutman
White
Troutman
Chester Roberts
Bob Cunningham
Paul Loflin
Frank West
Mike White
M. J. Ahmed
Tom Jarrell
West
Don Murray
Bob Brown
Nick Zambos
George Corey
J .¥Ivan Lilly
Darryl Roberts
Ahmed
Mel Tolle
Jim Lemo
Dan Murray
Bob New
Mike Luchini
Bob Wills
Elp. Meadows
Vivan Lilly
Hulett Smith
Ray Richman
Tird Flight
Phil Zambos
Kissing Gouramis Display Curious Kiss Behavior
The National Geographic Society notes kissing gouramis touch and kiss other fish walls and stones for unclear reasons. This courtship or exploration behavior puzzles researchers and aquarists alike.
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National Geographic Society
Blalock compared to Shoeless Joe in LPGA case
An analysis links Jane Blalock's golf cheating case to Shoeless Joe Jackson's 1919 World Series scandal. The piece notes Blalock's disqualification and antitrust suit, her impact on fans, and her insistence she did not throw games.
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Milton New York
UPI
Joe
Joe Jackson
Chicago
Jackson
White Sox
Cincinnati Reds
Jane Blalock
Black Sox
Greenville
S.C
LPGA
Louisville
Portsmouth
N.H
Kathy Whitworth
Sandra Haynie
Kansas City
Mamaroneck
Pacie
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U. S
Wimbledon
England
Hunt
Berning
Barnett
Jim Connors
Belleveille
Ill
the Nastase
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Nastase
Clark Graebner
Tom ‘Gorman
Raleigh Drive IN
Hell
John
John Wayne
Howard Hawks
RIO Lobo
Steve Edwardg
Ann
Orie
Margret
Karl Maeden
Martin Ranschoff
THE
Cincinnati S
Harry Novak
Metrocolor Panavision
Creters
Pete & Bob's
Valley Drive In
Holton
By Walt Smith
Pineville DR
True Grit
Bill Schultz
Ron Nuckols
Bill Allport
Butch Nuckols
Larry Smith
Carl Bennett
Ed Linkenhaker
Cecil Crosier
Tames Crites
Bob Cerruto
Asbury
Ben Dell
Melon Reed
Kerzic
Leach
Reed
Meadows
Crites
Bennett
Tyltriztoiz
Kerzic Br
Jeanne Evert
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