Miller recalls 1973 U S Open as PGA return looms
Johnny Miller returns to Oakmont for the PGA Championship amid swing struggles and questions about what caused his slump since 1976. He reflects on the 1973 U S Open final round 63 record and notes mixed results in practice as he eyes a possible breakthrough.
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Ruth autograph worth $250 despite supply of signatures
Baseball historians note Babe Ruth signed thousands of baseballs after games, making his autograph ubiquitous yet still valuable. Auctioneer Charles Hamilton says Ruth likely signed at least 10,000 items, and interest remains high due to Ruth's universal fame.
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Ruth Autographs Fetch High Prices In News Reel
The column notes Ruth signatures command high bids from collectors with Nixon and Roosevelt autographs offered at rising values. A Times piece recalls Ruth boasting a better year than Hoover and a curious anecdote about autograph trades.
Rose eyes record as forkball threatens streak
Pete Rose of the Cincinnati Reds has tied the NL record with 44 straight games and aims to top Willie Keeler’s mark tonight against Braves rookie Larry McWilliams. Rose, 37, faces McWilliams with a forkball. McWilliams is 2-0 in four major league starts and has yet to face Rose.
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Ruidoso Downs to host five day racing week
Ruidoso Downs resumes a five day racing week from Wednesday through Aug. 23 with daily posts at 1 30 p m midweek and 1 p m on Sunday. Friday features trials for the Rio Grande Futurity worth an estimated 40000. Saturday hosts the Three Bars Handicap for 3 year olds and up at 400 yards. Sunday presents the Jockey Club Stakes at seven furlongs with 10000 added.
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Roswell Pirates win New Mexico slowpitch title and advance to regionals
The Roswell Pirates captured the New Mexico Class A Slowpitch Championship final over Gardenswartz Sportz 16-9 in Clovis and earned a regional berth in Sierra Vista, Arizona August 11 to 13. Ronnie Phillips earned MVP honors with a 11 for 17 and 6.8 runs allowed per game as the team claimed its fifth straight tournament win. Donations to support the team can be made at Security National Bank.
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Scores From Around The Majors In Midweek Action
Teams in St Louis Chicago New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati San Francisco Los Angeles and others posted results. Standings and player stats feature Batting leaders LeFlore Rice Rose and Foster along with pitching leaders Guidry Gale and Bonham across the American and National Leagues.
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Pro Sports NFL and MLB Transactions Reported
The Angels place Dyar Miller on the 21 day DL to clear room for Chris Knapp while the Yankees activate Bucky Dent and option Mike Heath to West Haven. Braves place Buddy Solomon on the 21 day DL and recall Max Leon from Richmond. Falcons waive Bill Pritchett, David Adkins and Jim Duggan. Broncos release seven players. Lions sign Greg Landry and cut several players. Packers sign Woody Green and announce Keith Hartwig retirement. Chiefs waive Dave Reeve and Alan Trotter. Vikings waive Mike Jones.
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