Weiskopf Captures Kemper Open In Charlotte
Tom Weiskopf edged Bill Rogers and George Burns by two strokes to win the Kemper Open in Charlotte. He moved into a late lead with a birdie on the 10th and finished with a steady stretch, earning $50,000 for his third Kemper title and 12th career victory. Rogers and Burns tied for second at 11 under, while Lou Graham and Doug Tewell tied for fourth.
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Pirates rally past Cubs in rainDelayed 3 hours
Bill Robinson hits a two run homer and Willie Stargell adds a two run double to power the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs 5 4 in a rain shortened game. The win tightens the NL East lead with Cubs ahead by a half game.
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Sidney Junior Legion Defeats Holyoke 7-2 in Night Game
Sidney pitchers dominated with Jay Schmidt throwing a one hitter and 16 strikeouts while the offense gathered nine hits, including two triples and a home run. Holyoke’s errors and lights helped Sidney score in multiple innings, as Gregory and Surber contributed key runs and Schmidt sealed the win.
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Trail Blazers Win NBA Title 109 107 Over 76ers
Portland captures the championship as Bill Walton dominates with 20 points 23 rebounds and 7 assists aided by five players in double figures led by Bob Gross 24 and Lionel Hollins 20. Ramsay praises Walton while the team celebrates amid parade plans.
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Darnell Wins Texas 500 In Last-Minute Victory
Ray Darnell finally won his first major stock car race at the Texas World Speedway, defeating A.J. Foyt after a late car swap. Darnell earned $11,000, while Paul Feldner and Gordon Blankenship finished second and third in a field with only 11 of 33 finishers. Foyt crashed out midway, uninjured, in a Gilmore Chevelle.
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Van Tine, longtime Kearney sports editor, dies at 55
Robert E. Van Tine, sports editor of the Kearney Daily Hub since 1956, died Friday at age 55 after a heart condition. He had worked Thursday and contributed to the Little League program, of which he was a director, and was honored last winter by the Nebraska High School Athletic Directors Association for service to state high school sports.
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Andretti Crashes as Nilsson Wins Belgian Grand Prix
Mario Andretti’s brief run in the Belgian Grand Prix ended after 30 seconds when he tangled with John Watson in wet conditions. Gunnar Nilsson captured his first Formula 1 victory by charging from seventh, with Niki Lauda second and Ronnie Peterson third. Jody Scheckter still leads the world standings with 32 points as Lauda stays close behind.
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