Imbalance of sports and life spotlights golf era
AP Special Correspondent Will Grimsley surveys golf’s rise amid rich prize money and corporate ties. He notes Arnold Palmer’s business empire and NBC deal, Jack Nicklaus expanding ventures, and other stars like Trevino Weiskopf Watson nearing the $2 million mark as Ray Floyd clinches the PGA Championship, highlighting the era’s wealth and star power.
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Cowboys cut Jones in Northfield race
Cowboys edged Jones as Northfield racing action unfolded with a decisive cut to Jones. Team performance and local venue details highlight a tight contest.
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Expensive dinners hinge on charity golf match in Groveport
In Groveport, Ohio, four golfers stage an annual charity style "dinner match" with teams Willie Plank and Fenny Wolforth versus Gary Phillips and Newt Z Thomas. Losers pay at least $100 for dinner, with past totals near $10,000 as the friendly rivalry fuels odd rules and wagers.
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Indians Bats Explode as Royals Crush Tribe 12-2
Kansas City Royals pound Cleveland for 20 hits in a 12-2 rout at Kaufman Stadium led by George Brett four hits Amos Otis Hal McRae Willie Aikens and Don Slaught matching three hits apiece. Dick Howser lauds club as they hit .322 against Indian pitching while Lary Sorensen takes the loss. Larry Gura earns his 13th win as KC strengthens AL leading hitting. The series continues tonight at 8:35.
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Browns Scrimmage Mix Hits Cousineau Weathers Inju ry Woes
Browns coach Sam Rutigliano reports Tom Cousineau sprained ankle after a teammate rolled onto it during a drill. Cousineau sits out afternoon practice but should return today. Curtis Weathers suffers a knee sprain, out 2 3 weeks, marking the second straight camp injury.
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Lake County Memorial Hospital
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Rutigliano
Coussneau
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