Nicklaus Defends PGA Title at Firestone in Akron
Jack Nicklaus won the 57th PGA Championship at Firestone South, finishing with a 71 for a two stroke victory over Bruce Crampton. He said he keeps getting better and plans to play several more years, while Crampton vowed to defend his runner up spot next year.
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Nicklaus Wins Fourth PGA Title As Crampton Finishes Second
Jack Nicklaus captures his fourth PGA Championship win of the year and his 16th major title, finishing two under at 278. John Crampton, firing a final round 69, ends two behind in second after a strong run, with Weiskopf, North, Irwin, and Casper close behind.
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Nicklaus Driven by Miller Challenge Seizes Major Record
Jack Nicklaus caps a stellar year by winning the PGA Championship for major No. 16 and extending his tour earnings. He credits Johnny Miller's early-season challenge for sharpening his focus as Nicklaus eyes the Grand Slam and contemplates playing beyond 40. Miller missed the cut at the PGA event.
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Gregg not unhappy with opener
The Cleveland Browns lost 7-13 to the San Francisco 49ers in Gregg’s debut as Cleveland head coach. Gregg praised the effort but noted many early mistakes by a young team. The 49ers defense sealed the win late, while Cleveland's offense faced pass coverage challenges.
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Browns Rally Past 49ers In Wild Scoring Start
Poole led Cleveland with 59 yards rushing and Roan caught a late touchdown pass from Sipe as the Browns beat San Francisco 23 7. Snead and Gossett contributed on offense for the 49ers while Clepihps matched his team’s yardage through the air. Lakers Sign Ford to Multi Year Contract
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Alliance North Ridgeville and LaGrange to decide Class C title
Undecided Class C championship moved to Lorain County after a 1 1 tie at six innings due to darkness. North Ridgeville Savings and LaGrange Merchants meet Sunday at 1 p.m. at Grafton Hot Stove field to complete top of seventh. Bacina homered for NR Savings. LaGrange scored on error, two passed balls and Keller RBI.
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Mayberry leads Royals past Indians with 4 RBIs and 26th homer
Big John Mayberry stroked a four RBI effort including a 26th homer as Kansas City beat Cleveland 5 to 1. He drove in another run on an infield grounder as Whitey Herzog’s club won 14 of 18, narrowing the gap with Oakland in the division race.
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North Olmsted Clinches State Class F Baseball Crown
Don Hild pitched a five inning no hitter as North Olmsted Conditioned Air defeated Lakeview Rest Home 10 to 0 to claim the first Cuyahoga County state Hot Stove Class F title. Hild allowed one baserunner on an error as four runs came in the second and six in the third. Don Hood drove in three, Karl Molnar added two hits, and Jerry Eilman hit a key triple in the 10th inning semifinal win over Spiker Foster Funeral Home.
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Trevino Recovers From Lightning Delay In PGA
Akron Lee Trevino, struck by lightning in the Western Open earlier, faced a restart in the PGA Championship after a 22 minute rain delay. He yelled OK God you can play through then left the tee and returned later to finish the hole with the course empty.
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Litchfield wins state title with dramatic eighth inning rally
Litchfield rallied from a 7-2 deficit to beat Sebring Quaker City IGA 8-7 in the Class B State Hot Stove Championship. Jim Walter delivered an eighth inning homer and Scott Miller led with four hits as Litchfield clinched the title in Alliance.
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