Amateurs Lead U S Open After First Round At Atlanta Club
Mike Reid a 21 year old BYU rookie led the U S Open with a three under par 67 as conditions drew complaints from stars including Arnold Palmer while course issues forced an apology from the U S Golf Association. Reid held a three shot edge over a field that included Ray Floyd Al Geiberger Rod Funseth Rik Massengale and John Mahaffey after the opening round.
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Bulls and Hawks to gain from ABA merger dispersal draft
Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks, tied for worst records last season, will get top picks in a special dispersal draft of ABA players from Kentucky and Utah plus remaining Virginia franchise assets. The NBA will absorb Denver, Indiana, New York Nets and San Antonio, expanding to 22 teams.
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Retiree golf league reports mild weather and strong play
Retiree golfers enjoyed fine conditions with only two cancellations in five years. Top scores include Leyba 70 in Class A and Klingler 57 net in Class C. Notable players such as Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus posted 75 and 74 respectively, amid league remarks from NBA official Larry OBrien. Reid, son of a retired colonel, spoke after a late tee time with feedback on course conditions.
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Tigers Dropped From Field as Rain Delays End Game
The Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins saw a 4-4 tie wiped after two rain delays totaling 94 minutes. Umpire Jerry Neudecker ruled the bottom of the sixth ineligible, sending the game back to the fifth with a 4-0 Twins win and prompting Tigers manager Ralph Houk to react.
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Major league standings and Friday’s and Saturday’s games
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