Yancey Wins American Golf Classic After Sudden Death
Bert Yancey edged Ulozas in a sudden death playoff on the 18th hole to win $30,000 at the American Golf Classic in Akron Ohio. Yancey overcame bogeys in holes six through eight after leading by four, while Ulozas from Edison NJ finished second for $51,100.
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Jerry West lands two year Lakers deal worth six hundred thousand
Milton New York reports Jerry West signed a two year contract for 600000 with the Los Angeles Lakers. The piece notes owner Jack Kent Cooke calls it the best bargain in sports and highlights West’s on and off court value. It also recalls coaching speculation around Bob Devaney and anecdotes from Casey Stengel and Lefty Gomez.
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Charlies Swoon Continues After Twin Loss to Toledo
Charleston slips in the International League as the first place Charlies lose 5-2 and 6-5 in eight innings to the Toledo Mud Hens. Lerrin LaGrow won the opener for Toledo, while George Pina hit an eighth inning homer for the visitors. Syracuse topped Richmond 8-6 and Tidewater defeated Louisville 7-0 as other IL games unfold.
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Bobby Allison Wins Dixie 500 Ahead of Petty at Atlanta
Bobby Allison, driving a Chevrolet for Junior Johnson, won the Dixie 500 at Atlanta International Raceway in 1 522 miles. Richard Petty finished second by 12 seconds as David Pearson faltered late amid heat that pushed track temperatures over 100 degrees. Parsons and Yarbrough followed in fourth and fifth.
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Mabscott and Arnold Lead City Softball Wins
Mabscott Supply beat Bureau of Mines 12 to 9 and Arnold Dodge won 13 to 12 over Bureau of Mines. Bureau of Mines defeated Maxwell Hill 10 to 5, and Wilkes topped Maxwell Hill 18 to 3 at Caseino Stadium in City Softball League action.
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Sophia Little League Opens Round Robin Schedule
The SLL tournament starts this week with City Finance facing Truman Mines today. Ben Franklin meets Sophia Electric Tuesday and Lowell Auto plays Slab Fork Wednesday. All games begin at 6 p.m.
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Campbell Feels Amateur To Be Wide Open Contest
Huntington star Bill Campbell doubts he should be the favorite as 49 entries chase the 53rd West Virginia amateur title at White Sulphur Springs. Campbell notes a deep field with many capable players, including Jim Ward and Jim Justice II, while conceding the likely favorite could be Campbell if forced to pick.
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Bobick Becomes Boxing Focus After Hunter Exit
Duane Bobick defeats Nick Wells by stoppage after Wells suffers a deep cut over the eye. It marks Bobick’s 91st win in 100 fights and 38th KO as Olympic hopes rise. Wells receives stitches and fight ends in round two.
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Whitworth Wins Raleigh Classic By 2 Over Smith
Whitworth defeats Smith by two strokes to win the Raleigh Classic as Sunday heat and humidity challenge players. Miss Whitworth credits mental resilience for handling the conditions while Jackie Evans falters, finishing tied outside the money with a 84 in the final round and 231 overall.
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Raleigh Classic leads with Prentice shot to win third
Jo Ann Prentice fired a 66 to post a 215 total and claim third place at the Raleigh Classic held at Raleigh Country Club. others include Rankin fourth at 216 and Mann tying at 216. conditions reached 93 degrees during the round.
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