Watson Quietly Clinches British Open at Troon Like Nicklaus
Tom Watson, relaxed and calculating, wins his fourth British Open in Scotland, matching a Nicklaus style. The victory caps a string of majors, with Watson now holding seven majors and sharing bold confidence about handling pressure. He emphasizes character over technique, citing links golf as the proving ground. His wife Linda watches as he finishes with a measured, two under par 70 final round.
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New York Times
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Scotland
Tom Watson
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Watson
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Firth of Clyde
Bobby Clampett
Sam Snead
Gene Sarazen
Jack Nicklaus
Bobby Jones
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Ben Hogan
Gary Player
Arnold Palmer
United States
Nicklaus
Jack
Tom
Payne Stewart Wins Quad Cities Open in Knickers
Payne Stewart claims the Quad Cities Open title at Oakwood Country Club amid heavy rain delays. He shoots 268 total to finish 12 under, two strokes ahead of Brad Bryant and Pat McGowan, earning $36,000 and PGA Championship Masters spots. Stewart’s knickers become his trademark as he thrives on late surges and clutch putts, including a 35-footer at 17. Bryant praises his day-long precision.
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Stewart
Atlanta
Oakwood Country Club
Scott Hoch
Brad Bryant
Pat McGowan
Bryant
McGowan
Illinois
Jim Thorpe
Calvin Peete
Dave Barr
Payne
Italian Franch Ancini wins Yugoslav Grand Prix lead
World bike leader Franco Ancini won the Yugoslav Grand Prix in Rijeka Yugoslavia on a Works Suzuki to extend his world championship lead to 20 points. Barry Sheene finished third on a Yamaha behind teammate Greame Crosby, moving into second overall.
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Yugoslavia
UPI
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Barry Sheene
Yamaha
Greme Crosby
Little claims Indy LPGA title to top money list
Sally Little, a 30 year old South African, won the Indianapolis LPGA tournament by five strokes over Beth Daniel, tying the course record at Country Club of Indianapolis and pushing her season earnings past Sandra Haynie and JoAnne Carner to lead the money list.
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UPD
Sally Little
Sacramento
Calif
Little
Beth Daniel
Sandra Haynie
JoAnne Carner
Country Club of
Glenda Cannon
Dallas
Soviet fencer Smirnov injured eye at Rome championships
In Rome at the World Fencing Championships a West German fencer struck Smirnov’s mask, piercing his left eye. Vladimir Smirnov, a world champion and two time Olympic champion, was seriously wounded as the incident halted competition.
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Rome
UPI
Vladimir Smirnov
Matthias Ber
Smirnov
First Gay Debutante Aims Third Win In Row
Bud's Vernon View highlights a strong harness card with multiple contenders. Notable names include Keystone Bandit Miss Royal Vic and Marcella Hanover as likely factors, while Tuna and Marcella Hanover feature among tonight's wagers. A feed bag note reports a small win parlay and a $5 win wager on Marcella Hanover in the eighth race.
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Miss Royal Vic
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Florida Sun
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Tuna
Dancer's Crown
Desert Night
Stanley Dancer
Team Nordin
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Crystal Star
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Lass Quick
Senator Hanver
John Simpson Jr
Keystone Edmund
Irish Adios
Moon Magic
Ulusive
Marcella Hanover
Janell
Sohappy Rainbow
Merrill Hanover
Yonkers
Metrolina Yankie
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John Simpson
Flagg Hanover
Hossie Boss
Coral Rose
Adios Raremrd
Whiskey Man Gay
Trattee
Leverty Swinger
del Weudiai
Gessie Knight
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Vieten Manever
Vinton Kanever
Lass Quick Simpson
Simpson
Keystone
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Marcella
Hanover Marcella Hyver
Marcella Hyver
Janek
Barbara Asken
Adies
Subappy
Rainbow
Flagg
Hanever
Jedi
Merritt H' Jedi
Merrill
Mir
High Jowell
Nestie
Cory
Cory Longshot
Wit
Miss Speedy
Rocky
Mystic Park's late surge in Vernon Gold Cup field hopes
Mystic Park led by Little League and Jazz Cosmos in the heat and, despite a brush with his father Billy Haughton in the stretch, pushed toward victory. Haughton credited wheel contact for the near win, while Incredible Nevele's Garnsey faced unusual sulky troubles. Yonkers Trot cap and Meadowlands prep loom as Arndon and Speed Bowl skip the half mile.
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Saratoga
Yonkers
Mystic Park
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Meadowlands
Miller
Arndon
Speed In
Bill Haughton
Gin Mist
Bone Lover
Hakan Wallner
Haughton
J D
Gary Gibson
Little League
Jazz Cosmos
Joggins
Frank O. White
Eagle Eugle
Drum Corp of
Verona
Vernon
Jurgen Gassner
Traber-Rundschau
Munich
Germany
John Cashman
Castleton Industries
Lloyd Gilmour
Monticello
Roz Collins
Journey At Sea wins Swaps Stakes at Hollywood Park
Journey At Sea led from start to finish to capture the $158,800 Swaps Stakes at Hollywood Park with jockey Chris McCarron aboard. The 3 year old carried 120 pounds in 2 00 15 over 1 1/16 miles, three lengths ahead of West Coast Native. Cassaleria and other rivals followed. Trainer Ross Fenstermaker expressed relief after a pressure-filled week as the colt targets Del Mar and a Derby bid.
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Calif
Wire
Hollywood Park
Ross Fenstermaker
Fenstermaker
Chris McCarron
Journey At Sea
J.C. Tobin
Seattle
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