Watson Reclaims British Open Title In SpaRkling Return
Watson wins the British Open at Royal Birkdale for the fifth time. He notes a strong finish after wobbling in earlier majors, recalling how champions recover to reclaim dominance. The piece compares his arc to historic greats like Nicklaus and Ali.
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Irwin’s blunder adds to golf history of costly mistakes
Associated Press reports Southport England. Goff’s blunders are tied to majors. Hale Irwin in the 112th British Open faced a costly miss on the 14th hole during the third round. A left handed tap in mis-hit counted as a stroke and left him one behind in a playoff chance behind Tom Watson. Irwin called it history and moved on.
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Tom Watson
Justice postpones TV ruling on NCAA football contracts
Supreme Court Justice Byron White temporarily blocked the 10th Circuit ruling that the NCAA violated antitrust law in televising college football contracts with ABC CBS and Turner. He asked for emergency briefs from the NCAA and universities, delaying impact until the Supreme Court can hear the full appeal likely late this year or in 1984.
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New Mexico
U.S
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10Th Circuit
Burciaga
Supreme Court
Panthers win USFL title in inaugural championship game
Michigan wide receiver Anthony Carter exploded for 179 receiving yards and a 48 yard TD as the Panthers defeated the Philadelphia Stars 24 22 in Mile High Stadium. Carter's heroics highlighted a game where Michigan quarterback Bobby Hebert threw for 314 yards and three TDs en route to the title.
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USEFL
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Louisiana
ABC USFL championship coverage stirs defence over football not film
ABC aired the USFL title game in spring amid defensiveness about choosing football over movie reruns. Keith Jackson and Lynn Swann offered blunt commentary on refereeing and quarterback play, calling shots, penalties, and questionable calls, while acknowledging gaps in officiating and talent.
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Lynn Swann
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NEL
NFL
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Swann
NCAA eyes 64 teams for future basketball field
NCAA eyes a 64 team field for the 1985 tournament while considering no byes and a perfect bracket. Ohio State AD Hugh Hindman, new chair of the football television committee, also chairs the rules committee as George Paterno rises at Merchant Marine Academy. Cortland State seeks a Sept. 17 game. Saratoga adds a trivia guide and coverage of the Spa.
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George Paterno
Joe
Merchant Marine Academy
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George
Nittany Grid
Cortland State
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