Mahaffey Wins PGA Championship In Dramatic Playoff
John Mahaffey overcame years of on course and personal setbacks to win the PGA Championship in a sudden death playoff at Oakmont. He birdied the second extra hole to defeat Jerry Pate and Tom Watson, earning $50,000 and a 10 year exemption, amid a career marked by late surges and personal trials.
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Watson wins PGA title in dramatic three way playoff
After a tense final round, Raymond Floyd? Wait no. The field included Mahaffey, Watson, and Pate in a historic three way playoff for the PGA Championship. Mahaffey birdied the second playoff hole to capture the title as Watson and Pate shared second and each earned $25,000. Morgan and Weiskopf tied for fourth at 280 with Morgan making a hole in one on No. 8.
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Pate loses crucial putt in final hole amid tears
At Oakmont, Jerry Pate faced a four-foot final-hole putt for $50,000 and the PGA Championship. The ball failed to drop, a blonde on site wept, and John Mahaffey won in a sudden-death playoff after Tom Watson led by five strokes entering the final round. Watson’s strong showing leaves golf’s drama unresolved as fans react.
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Mathews inducted into Hall after 10 year wait in Cooperstown
Eddie Mathews was inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside Larry MacPhail and Addie Joss in a ceremony in Cooperstown New York. He explained his relief at finally achieving election after years of waiting and discussed records held as a third baseman with the Braves and Astros and his managerial stint with the Braves.
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Walton pursuit begins as Knicks and others seek Blazers star
Portland awaits decisions on Bill Walton as NBA teams including the New York Knicks coach Willis Reed and San Diego coach Gene Shue pursue the 1977 MVP. Walton desires a trade from Portland after four seasons despite Blazers efforts to accommodate him.
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Hendrick’s hot bat lifts Cardinals past Mets in 3-1 win
George Hendrick, after a slow start and back strain, delivered a solo homer and an RBI single in a 3-1 victory over the New York Mets. Since joining the Cardinals May 26, he has 12 hits in 24 at bats, five runs scored, four driven in, and raised his average to .271.
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Lopez eyes records at Sunningdale in Europe
Mickey Wright’s 13 win year record looms as Nancy Lopez pursues a second goal of earning $200,000 in a single season. Lopez won at Sunningdale to move to eight wins this year, with 13 tournaments left. She birdied late to secure the victory over Carner and Dwyer who finished 4-under 292 at the 6174-yard course.
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