Irwin leads Atlanta by three after third round
Hale Irwin shot a four-under 68 to hold a three-stroke edge at 13 under par through 54 holes in the Atlanta Golf Classic at Atlanta Country Club. Charles Coody, Johnny Miller, Tom Watson and Jim Dent trailed, with Nicklaus tied for fifth. Arnold Palmer failed to make the cut. In the NBA draft, the Chicago Bulls faced limited moves after a costly Thurmond trade, selecting Pete Green and John Laskowski in the second round.
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Perez Hopes Dad Can See Him Play in America
Tony Perez, the Cincinnati Reds first baseman, hopes improved U.S. Cuba relations allow his father to visit and watch him play in America. He has seen his parents only once since 1963 and his ailing father has never seen him in a pro game.
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Bobby Clarke Leads Flyers in Dominant Role
Profile of Bobby Clarke as Philadelphia Flyers captain and top star. Highlights include his 27 goals and 89 assists for 116 points this season, his high plus minus, Hart Trophy candidacy, and key role in last year’s Stanley Cup run with Bernie Parent. Also notes his leadership style and influence on teammates.
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Evert dominates Navratilova to win Rome Open title
Top seed Chris Evert of the United States defeated Martina Navratilova 6-1 6-0 to capture the Italian Open women's singles championship. In the men's semifinals, Raul Ramirez beat Il Nastase after a nervy finish, while Manuel Orantes crushed Guillermo Vilas 6-2 6-2 for a place in the final. Evert earned $5,000 for the victory as she overwhelmed Navratilova’s backhand and moved to 3-0 early.
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