Nicklaus wins first Tournament Players Championship in rain delayed finish
Jack Nicklaus triumphs in the rain delayed final round to finish 16 under and beat J C Snead by two strokes for a $50 000 prize and a 10 year PGA exemption plus a pass to the 1975 U S Open. Snead credits slow play and weather as he fights to stay in contention after delays. Nicklaus rallies with a six birdies in the final round including a birdie burst starting at the 14th.
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SCC offense shows progress but defense worries SCC coach says
Scottsdale Community College football under Larry Philpot shows offensive progress in a Saturday scrimmage while the defense struggles. He notes only about three players in the secondary can play and 10 linebackers are a step away. Sophs Dildine and Taylor and freshman Curry stand out. Pihl and Chatham quarterback the offense with Gadson Thornton and Frazier providing big plays. The team eyes a Sept 14 opener at Show College of Utah and plans one final dress scrimmage at Saguaro High.
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Newark star wide receiver will join SCC after illness
Henry Jenkins, top SCC freshman receiver last year, has been contacted at his Newark home by SCC coaches. He has missed the SCC camp due to his mother's illness and may report this week but will be ineligible for the locals first game September 14.
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Pirates Ride Home Crowd To Doubleheader Sweep
Pittsburgh fans sparked a tired Pirates club as they swept a Philadelphia doubleheader 7-4 and 11-1 at Three Rivers Stadium. Bruce Kison and Reuss delivered strong starts while Stargell Robertson and Zisk provided key power. NL results: San Francisco over Los Angeles 5-3, Houston over Cincinnati 4-3, Atlanta swept San Diego 8-2 and 4-0. Montreal at St. Louis and New York at Chicago rained out.
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Red Sox Batting Practice After Labor Day Losses
Boston rests with a day off as manager Darrell Johnson schedules voluntary batting practice following a 1-0 doubleheader defeat to Baltimore. The losses extend Boston’s skid to five and drop their AL East lead to one game over New York and three over the Orioles.
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Giants win state title with shutout of Toros in Tucson
The Phoenix Giants defeated the Tucson Toros 5-0 to clinch the Pacific Coast League Eastern Division title by sweeping the season series 17 games to none. Tom Toms earned the win in relief with four pitchers combining for the shutout. Jim Rosario and Mike Eden sparked an early sequence with a third inning run, and Glenn Redman provided power with a sixth inning homer and a later sacrifice fly.
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Billy Shuman Leads Sprint Durations and Sprint Field
Billy Shuman tops a field of sprinters in a 50 lap race while staying within a single car length. Buddy Taylor finished third with Dennis Matousek fourth in the close contest.
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Baseball Standings and Monday Results Across Leagues
Standings show Sacra at .458 with 66 wins and 78 losses. Monday results include Hawaii 8 over Sacramento 5, Salt Lake at Albuquerque, Tacoma 8 over Spokane 7, and Phoenix 5 Tucson 0.
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