Weiskopf sees PGA field thinned before start at Firestone
Tom Weiskopf says only six players can win the PGA Championship at Firestone with Nicklaus Trevino Miller Palmer Irwin and others in the elite group. He notes the 7,180 yard course favors distance and power as players assess its tough rough and wind if it blows.
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Indians Top Yankees 5-3 as Robinson Makes Shrewd Pitching Call
In Cleveland the Indians beat the New York Yankees 5-3 at the Stadium. Frank Robinson faced a skeptical Yankee writer who questioned his use of Fritz Peterson to face a right handed hitter. Peterson, from North Ridgeville, earned the win in a tense matchup.
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Elyria Faces Defeat in Big League Playoff Showdown
Elyria Big League All-Stars lose to Chicago Illinois 4-3 in a tight regional game setting up a decisive showdown for the championship. Starter Craig Schumacher pitched through fatigue, while Dave LaRoche excelled in relief striking out the side with pressure. Rico Carty added a three-run homer for a late surge before the finish.
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Virginia rookie Ambrose emerges as Browns top draft prospect
Virginia graduate Dick Ambrose, sidelined by a broken collarbone last season, trains with the Cleveland Browns as a middle linebacker rookie. Behind veteran Bob Babich, he shows promise, praising coach Forrest Gregg's disciplined camp and focusing on quick reads and step efficiency.
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Yogi Berra Loses Tough Managerial Readiness With Mets
Milton Richman reports Yogi Berra, famed Yankee catcher and former manager, attempted a natural, instinctive approach to managing the Mets but found it ineffective. Berra, known for his simple, professional style as a player, struggled to impose discipline as manager in 1934 and in recent seasons, prompting questions about his leadership.
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McMillan Named Mets Manager as Berra Is Cut Loose
Roy McMillan succeeds Yogi Berra as New York Mets manager after a tumultuous season marked by up and down play and a late slide in the NL East. Berra, in office since 1972, was fired after the Mets collapsed in a Montreal doubleheader and a Pittsburgh series, leaving McMillan to guide a club aiming to rebound.
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