Nicklaus Loses Major Again at Pebble Beach
Jack Nicklaus, golf’s bridesmaid, fails to win a major for the third time this year and remains without a major in 24 months. Lanny Wadkins edges him by one stroke at Pebble Beach as Gene Littler finishes 47, Nicklaus earns 15000 and sails to 1977 money leader status near Tom Watson.
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Lanny Grabbed His Chance. I Didn’t.” Big Jack
Wadkins Edges Littler In Pebble Beach PGA playoff
Lanny Wadkins, seven-year pro, wins the 59th PGA Championship at Pebble Beach in a sudden death playoff over Gene Littler after a final round charge from six strokes down. Nicklaus falters and Wadkins gains a $45,000 prize, Ryder Cup and World Cup spots, plus a decade of tour exemption.
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Cleveland pummels Brewers in 26- and 14-run doubleheader sweep
Cleveland rallied to 26 runs on 35 hits in a doubleheader against Milwaukee, winning 12-4 and 14-5. Andre Thornton led the offense with six RBIs on four hits including his 20th homer. Wayne Garland and Al Fitzmorris improved to 13th and fourth wins. Travers strong arm fatigue and extended innings overshadowed the losses as Milwaukee used nine pitchers.
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Henderson and Coach share early lead in Lorain County Amateur
In soggy Forest Hills Golf Center the Elyria City champion Jim Henderson and Jim Coach opened with even par 71s to share the Class AAA lead. Henderson highlighted a 14-foot birdie and a two-foot par save as he and Coach sit one stroke ahead of Bob Crawford.
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