Crampton shoots course record leads PGA at halfway
Bruce Crampton fires a seven under 63 at Firestone to take a three stroke lead over Hale Irwin at 134 as Jack Nicklaus sits 138 and the field chases the first of the final two days. The Australian says a Sunday win matters more than a record.
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Gamble's eighth inning homer seals Indians win over Royals
Oscar Gamble overcame fielding doubts with a tie-breaking two-run homer in the eighth inning as Cleveland beat Kansas City 4-3 at the Stadium. He also added a fourth-inning double and a clutch outfield grab, while Frank Robinson praised his resilience and aggression on the bases.
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Browns vs 49ers Preseason Opener Sets Return of Hope
Cleveland under new coach Forrest Gregg faces San Francisco in the first 1975 preseason game as questions loom over Mike Phipps at QB, the defense, and kicking duties. Rookies like Ambrose Mitchell and Lewis aim to shore up the unit while backups compete for roles and a backup punter.
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Nets Clinch Key World Team Tennis Victory Over Loves
Cleveland rallies to a 27-15 win as Marty Riessen dominates Ray Ruffles 6-2 and teams with Clark Graebner for a 6-3 victory over Ruffles and Allan Stone. Ann Jones and Sue Stap crush Wendy Overton and Pat Bostrom 6-1 in women's doubles. Carrie Meyer beats Sue Stap 6-3 for the Loves only win. Cleveland has five matches left and needs four more wins to reach the playoffs.
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Irwin confident after strong showing at PGA Championship
Hale Irwin, the 1974 U S Open champion, moved into solo second behind Bruce Crampton at the PGA National Championship after a five under 65. Irwin praised rivals Jack Nicklaus Lee Trevino and Gary Player while stressing he earns respect through his play and a recent Open boost. He carded five birdies and a lone bogey on Firestone South, asserting he is finding his game and remains unafraid of the game's greats.
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Laver Eyes Connors in International Tennis Semi Final
Rod Laver, turning 37, advances toward a semifinal with Jimmy Connors at the $100,000 International tennis tournament in North Conway New Hampshire. Connors edges Victor Pecci 7 6 2 6 4 while Ken Rosewall and Ilie Nastase win to set the other semifinal.
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Superdome football debut marks NFL preseason
The New Orleans Saints host the Houston Oilers in the Superdome’s first football game amid a $163 million domed palace debut. Mardi Gras turf, giant TV screens, and a 76,000 attendance expectation frame a weekend of NFL exhibitions across eight cities.
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PGA Championship third round pairings at Firestone Akron
Saturday's third round at Firestone Country Club shows starting times from 1 50 pm to 2 22 pm EDT with golfers including Ver Brugge Snead Baird Schlee Geiberger Weiskopf Irwin Hayes Dougherty Crampton Nicklaus Wynn and Weiskopf in contention. Bruce Crampton praised his form after a 134 two day total tying PGA Championship record. Palmer and others trailed.
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Birdie on Monster Hole Highlights Crampton Round
Bruce Crampton, steady through Firestone record 63, battled a rough lie on the Monster Hole 16th. He recovered with a crisp two iron back to fairway and saved par by holing from 30 feet for a birdie, illustrating how tournaments are won.
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