Player wins British Open amid brutal winds at Carnoustie
Gary Player held off Jack Nicklaus, Bob Charles and Billy Casper to win the 97th British Open at Carnoustie with a 289 total, two strokes ahead of Nicklaus and Charles. Casper faded despite an early edge, as winded conditions and a dramatic eagle on the 14th sealed Player’s first Open victory in three years.
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Carnoustie
Scotland
UPI
South Africa
Jack Nicklaus
Bob Charles
Billy Casper
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Nicklaus
Charles
Casper
North Sea
PGA
Johannesburg
New Zealand
Gatorade enters college football lore in Pitt WVU teaser
West Virginia players drink on breaks while Pittsburgh begins using Gatorade for training. The electrolyte drink, praised by Pitt coach Dave Hart and backed by ex Panthers, is sourced by Dick Bowen and backed by sports media. WVU hosts Pitt in next clash as trials of new hydration unfold.
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Coke
Jim Carlen
Carlen
Cookeville, Tenn
Jim
Jack Wells
University of Pittsburgh
Pitt
Dick Bowen
Panther
Stokely van Camp
Tigers
Bowen
Mountaineers
Local Golf Team Bids for Title at Bridgeport
Morgantown Golf & Country Club fields a team led by Jack Forber for the Mountaineer Golf League championship at Bridgeport Country Club. Sunnycroft of Clarksburg leads by 15 points as three-point matches decide the revolving cup. The first round was played locally and awards dinner will follow the day’s play.
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Bridgeport
Sunnycroft
Clarksburg
Jack Forber
George Petitte
Johnny Morris
Charley Hockenberry
Buddy Baker
Frank Stupar
Rick Shale
Terry Jones
Chick Feather
Stan Romanoski
Richey and Fillol Reach Western Amateur Finals
In Indianapolis Cliff Richey and Jaime Fillol won straight sets to reach Sunday’s men's finals. Richey, 21, seeks a third Western crown in four years after trailing late but winning 6-2 7-5 7-5 over Patricio Vernejo. Fillol, 22, beat Raman Krishnan 6-4 7-5 6-4 after overcoming early deficits. Nancy Richey and Stephanie Defina reach the women’s final with 6-1 6-0 win and 6-3 7-5 victory respectively.
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Ind
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Chile
Jaime Fillol
Richey
Nancy
Stephanie Defina
San Angelo
Tex
Woodstock Country Club
Fillel
Patricio Vernejo
Fillol
Ramanthan Krishnan
India
Krishnan
Charlie Pasarell
Puerto Rico
Cornejo
Fillo
Miss Richey
America
Peggy Michel
Pacific Palisades
Calif
Miss Defina
Hollywood
Fla
Betty Ann Grubb
Santa Monica
Players Owners To Meet Over NFL Pension Plan
John Gordy of the NFL Players Association heads to New York to resume talks with club owners on increasing the pension fund. Tom Vance says no meeting details are known for Sunday's session. Owners threaten to cancel the season if no agreement is reached. Gordy accuses owners of trying to break the union and avoids discussing specific pension figures.
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UPI
John Gordy
National Football League Players Association
New York
Athletes’ Pension Fund
Tom Vance
Players’ Union
Gordy
Arthur Modell
NFL
Cleveland Browns
Vance
John
Morgantown Little League Names All-Star Squad
Bob Morehead announced Morgantown Little League all-star selections for Suncrest Kiwanis Field. Notable picks include Victor Madia Etley Jenkins Kevin Clau dio and Michael Evanto from Morgantown with Kiwanis represented by Bryan Katc hur John Straface and Joey Straface and Tel O Dine by Brad Newhouse Bruce Newhouse and Ralph Cook. Additional members named from Citizens Savings & Loan FOP Lions VFW First National Bank and others complete the roster as intra city series looms later this month.
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Morgantown
Suncrest-Kiwanis
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
Victor Madia
Etley Jenkins
Kevin Claudio
Michael Evanto
Kiwanis
Bryan Katchur
John Straface
Joey Straface
Tel- O-Dine
Brad Newhouse
Bruce Newhouse
Ralph Cook
Kenneth Marstiller
Citizens Savings & Loan
Mark Henry
FOP
Mark Wilson
Lions
Roger Currie
VFW
Fred Wyant
First National Bank
Douglas Clark
Jimmy Parsons
Citizens Savings
Little League
Marilla
First Ward
Stockton Leads Milwaukee Open on Three-Stroke Margin
Dave Stockton extended his lead to three strokes in the Greater Milwaukee Open at North Shore Country Club Suburban Mequon after a 71. He sits 54 holes at 206, ten under par, with Jim Wiechers and Dave Marr tied for second at 209 and several contenders close behind.
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UPI
Dave Stockton
San Bernardino
Calif
North Shore Country Club
Mequon
Stockton
Capps Hikes State PGA Leads Into Final Round
Beckley’s Bill Capps owns a three stroke edge at Parkersburg Country Club after a 68 on Saturday in the four day State PGA Golf Tournament. Hurricane’s George Hoffer withdrew with a back injury, Joe Taylor shot 69 to reach 206, and Linden Meade eagle on the 500 yard No 9.
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Wa. Va
UPI
Bill Capps
Beckley
Parkersburg Country Club
Capps
George Hoffer
Hurricane
Joe Taylor
Charleston
Linden Meade
Logan
Sports Card For Friday Evening Events
FY TODAY lists events from 1 p m to 9 p m including hunting and fishing sessions 1 to 5 boxing auto thrill race 2 to 5 auto race 1965 Rebel 500 highlights 2 30 to 5 soccer Santos of Brazil versus Washington Whips 3 to 9 Friday baseball Pirates versus Braves 8 to 2 5 6 7 golf PGA Championship highlights 8 p m to 4
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Swim Lessons Begin Monday at Marilla Park Pool
A new series of swimming lessons starts Monday at the Marilla Park pool. Beginners meet at 10 a.m. and intermediates at 11 a.m. To join call 292-9181 or visit the pool in the morning hours.
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Marilla Park
West Virginia Alumni Golf Tourney Set at Lakeview
The 26th WVU Alumni Golf Tournament will be held Thursday Aug 8 at Lakeview Country Club. Co chairmen are Paul E Kidd and Dr J Fred Wilson of Morgantown. Men tee at noon women before 9 am for an 18 hole medal event with low gross winning. sudden death playoff if tied. Reservations with Mr Kidd at 643 Valley View St Morgantown by Aug 2.
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Lakeview Country Club
David W. Jacobs
Paul E. Kidd
J. Fred Wilson
Morgantown
Mr. Kidd
Valley View St
Harrick offers baseball coaching across city parks
Steve Harrick, supervisor of boy baseball for the Recreation Commission, will offer more instruction this week. Tomorrow at 9 a.m. at St. Francis Father Flynn Field he discusses sliding. Tuesday at City Park First Ward he provides defensive play tips with Heck's and VFW Babe Ruth squads. Wednesday at Westover Park at 9 a.m. McClain Land and Continental Motors of Westan Little League join to learn defensive play situations.
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Father Flynn
Harrick
City Park
First Ward
Heck’s
VFW
Westover Park
McClain Land
Continental Motors
Westan
Little League
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