Wadkins Wins PGA National in Sudden-Death Over Littler
Lanny Wadkins, 27, beats Gene Littler in a sudden-death playoff at Pebble Beach to win the 59th PGA National Championship. He overcomes a six-stroke final-round deficit, birdies the 18th, and earns $45,000 plus Ryder Cup and World Cup berths with a decade-long tour exemption.
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Nicklaus called master but falls short in PGA title
At Pebble Beach Jack Nicklaus, 37, finished one stroke behind Lanny Wadkins and Gene Littler as Wadkins claimed the PGA Championship. Nicklaus, already 0-for-24 months in majors, lamented a rare miscue at the 17th but affirmed his enduring skill and drive.
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Village Inn Falls to Grand Rapids in NBC Final
Scottsdale’s Village Inn Pizza lost 7-1 to Grand Rapids Michigan in the National Baseball Congress title game. Dierker collected a 2 for 4 day with a long double, while Jim Anderson yielded one run in three innings of relief. Village Inn ends the season 39-12 with the Arizona nonpro crown.
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Devils Pick Bruce Hardy at Sun Devils Tight End
Bruce Hardy, 6-5 241 senior from West Jordan Utah, third in ASU receiving last season with 18 catches for 223 yards, was Sports Illustrated Prep Athlete of the Year in 1974 and is a business major. Al Harris, 6-4 230 from Wheeler AFB Hawaii, started part time last season and grew into a full-time defensive end, a junior with communications major duties.
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Baseball and tennis schedule for Tucson and Phoenix events
Tonight PCL Baseball features Tucson Toros at Phoenix Giants at Municipal Stadium with 1400 AM coverage. Monday Night Baseball presents Chicago White Sox versus New York Yankees on Ch 3. Tuesday Pro Tennis has Sea Port Cascades at Phoenix Racquet in first round playoffs at Memorial Coliseum. Also PCL Baseball Phoenix Giants visit Albuquerque at 6 15 p m on 1400 AM.
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Mr Magic QB Henry Dropped From SLU Football Team
Roy Henry a star quarterback at the University of Southwestern Louisiana is expelled from the team on the eve of fall practice for disciplinary reasons. The 6 foot 1 inch, 205 pound senior nicknamed Mr Magic previously starred at Notre Dame and earned all Southland Conference honors and AP honorable mention last season.
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Colts Rally Behind Kirkland In 14 7 Preseason Win
Baltimore Colts rookie Mike Kirkland, from Pasadena Texas, scored the winning 14 yard TD in the fourth quarter and added 101 passing yards. He earned the game ball as the Colts beat Houston 14-7, while Seattle, Buffalo, Cincinnati and others posted preseason wins.
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Orantes crushes Connors for U S Open Clay crown
Manuel Orantes defeated Jimmy Connors 6-1 6-3 in Indianapolis to win the U S Open Clay Court Championship at the Racquet Club. Orantes earned 17500 dollars while Connors took 8750, as Orantes improves his Open era standing and heads to the Canadian Open after a short rest. Third seed Laura DuPont then beat Nancy Richey 6-4 6-3 to claim the women's title.
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