Burns holds Open lead with Merion escape in third round
George Burns escaped waist-high bushes with a ruling and shot 2-under 68 to lift his 81st U S Open total to 203, seven under par, three strokes ahead at Ardmore Pennsylvania. David Graham 206, Bill Rogers 207, Jack Nicklaus 208, with Chi Chi Rodriguez and John Schroeder at 208 as well. Strong rounds from Crenshaw 64 and Thorpe 70 highlighted a day of high drama amid Merion's treacherous 6528 yards.
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Puerto Rico
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Rodriguez
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Tucker misses cut at U S Open in Ardmore hometown scene
Carbondale native Jerry Tucker failed to reach the U S Open cut with a 155 total after rounds of 78 and 77 at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore Pennsylvania. He qualified for the Open with a 144 at Mission Hills Kansas, aided by a final-hole birdie and family support including his father as caddy.
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Baseball owners call off meeting in Kansas City
Major league club owners canceled a planned Kansas City meeting to discuss the broadcasting agreement amid the 10 day baseball strike. While some owners pressed for a show of unity, others voiced unrest, and players and mediators signaled no session until a clear position emerged. Baltimore shortstop Mark Belanger and others urged action, arguing the strike is costing players money and no progress has been made.
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Ray Grebey
Kenneth E. Moffett
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Major League Baseball Players Association
Mark Belanger
PAC
Marvin Miller
Blewett Leads SIGA With 4 Under Par 68
Former SIGA champion Bill Blewett of Carbondale shot a bogeyless 33 35 68 to lead the 60th Southern Illinois Golf Association tournament at Franklin County Country Club in West Frankfort. Randy Lewis Jr. of West Frankfort shot 69, three under, while Bill Johnson, Doug Dunbar and Scott Simpson each posted 71. Final rounds set for today.
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Murphysboro
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Benton
Rewards and Risks of Sports Told Through Steve Graff
Mike Chamness reflects on the life of Steve Graff, an 18-year-old Murphysboro High School athlete, after a freak baseball injury. The piece weighs risk versus reward in sports, praising courage and resilience, noting Graff’s recovery, plans to study at Murray State, and his desire to continue competing if he chooses.
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Mike Chamness
Southern Illinoisan
Steve Graff
Steve
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St. Louis
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