Amateur Jim Simons Just Misses U S Open Title
Jim Simons, 21, of Butler Pennsylvania, finished 283 after a 76 Sunday to place three behind Nicklaus and Trevino who tied in regulation and faced an 18 hole playoff. Simons, the best amateur in a decade, heads to Tucson aiming for Wake Forest in the NCAA, confident he can handle pressure.
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Trevino Nicklaus playoff headlines U S Open at Merion
Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus reach a playoff for the U S Open after tying 280 at Merion Golf Club. Jim Simons, 21, Butler Pa, led early but faded. Nicklaus praised Simons while Trevino predicted another tense 18 holes for the $30 000 first prize.
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Miller Barber
Roy Pace
Ronnie Relf
Jim Masserio
Earl Monroe Leads West To Victory In King Benefit
The West defeated the East 111 to 100 in the Martin Luther King benefit game led by Earl Monroe's floor play for Baltimore. Jimmie Jones paced six West players in double figures with 14 points, while John Brisker topped all scorers with 21 as the East narrowed the gap at halftime before the West pulled away.
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West Virginia SSAC loosens pre season football risks
The SSAC Board of Appeals announced two rule changes for spring practice. Players may wear helmets during pre season conditioning starting August 9, and pre season scrimmages are prohibited before August 23. Practice begins August 2 with pads allowed on August 14.
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West Virginia Glass Tops Hinton 4-3 in League Play
West Virginia Glass rallied with four fourth inning runs to defeat Hinton 4-3 in an Industrial League game Sunday. Bob Cerrito and Thompson doubled for WV Glass with Kerzic, McGraw, Meadows and Asbury contributing. Howard fanned seven for the winners and Pack took the loss. Wilkes to face WV Glass at Warren Williams Field Thursday at 6 30 p.m.
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WVU Names Polen Publicity Director
Dick Polen promoted to athletic publicity director at West Virginia University. The 25 year old Belle Vernon Pennsylvania native and former WVU journalism teacher succeeds Ben Lusk who resigned to join the West Virginia Surface Mine and Reclamation Association. Polen will be aided by John Jarrett, a 21 year old 1971 WVU journalism graduate and ex San Jose Mercury reporter.
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Broberg Debuts With Shutting Start For Senators
Washington rookie Pete Broberg pitched six scoreless innings in his major league debut before Boston tied the game in the ninth. The No. 1 draft pick impressed Ted Williams and impressed Carl Yastrzemski with his moving fastball as the Red Sox rallied late. The Senators led 3-0 before a late Boston rally tied it, with Frank Howard driving in three runs on a ninth inning homer.
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Ted Williams
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Bob Montgomery
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Phil Gagliano
Frank Howard
Toby Petren
Dave Nelson
Nicklaus and Trevino Tie Open in 18-Hole Playoff Duel
Jack Nicklaus and Lee Trevino both shot even par 280 to force an 18-hole playoff for the 71st U S Open at Merion. Nicklaus missed a 15 foot birdie putt on 18 and Trevino slipped a seven foot par putt on 18, setting the stage for a one day playoff.
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