Nicklaus and Player Tie At Memorial In Rainy Round
Nicklaus and Player share the lead after a rain shortened opening round at Muirfield Village. Nicklaus shot 67 in only his eighth 1978 event while Player, on a 10 week run, posted a five under par 67. Rex Caldwell, Tom Kite, and Jim Simons close at 68, with others active in the 69 70 range as conditions forced altered fairway lies.
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Jack Nicklaus
Gary Player
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Rex Caldwell
Tom Kite
Jim Simons
Ed Sneed
Lon Hinkle
Curtis Strange
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Andy North
Alan Tapis
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Hale Irwin
Arnold Palmer
Instant monster hoax born from lake fish tale
A Southern Illinois outdoor writer recalls fabricating an instant monster from reports of a large flathead catfish in Crab Orchard Lake. He staged escalating sightings, a dramatic chase, and a hoax photo with a taxidermy gar, a goose wing, hawk talons, and a cow in flight, provoking surprise and apology from a reader.
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Los Angeles battles IOC over 1984 Olympic contract
The IOC provisionally awarded Los Angeles the 1984 Games but warned a signed contract must follow IOC rules by July 31. Mayor Bradley must win City Council approval aligning with Rule 4 joint finances, or L A could lose the bid to another city.
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Los Angeles
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IOC
Tom Bradley
U.S
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Uruguay
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