Ballesteros Wins British Open In Dramatic Finish
Seve Ballesteros captured the 108th British Open at Lytham St Annes with a final round 70 to finish 1 under par 283, three strokes ahead of rivals including Nicklaus and Crenshaw. The Spaniard dazzled with daring shotmaking amid 40 mph winds, vowing to win for all of Europe as veterans praised his bold play and future potential.
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Yankees funnybird and business lessons in Baseball
Dick Young surveys Yankees plans and offbeat topics from the 1980s. It covers a proposed team mascot, management tensions between George Steinbrenner and Al Rosen, executive reshuffles, and comments on player discipline. The column also notes preseason injury hints, racing track promotions, and tributes at the Polo Grounds while weaving in broader sports business observations.
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City tennis tournament wraps up local standings
In the city Tennis Championship, players from several clubs competed across divisions. Top honors went to a local junior who claimed the singles title while the doubles pair from Riverside Club earned second place. Community officials praised youth participation and sportmanship.
South Seniors Reach District Final in Deciding Game
Elyria South and Norton meet at North Field today at 2 pm for the Latte League District finale. South salvaged a split by winning 6-5 after dropping the opener 2-0 to force the deciding game and a shot at the regional tournament.
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Barker’s Curvebacks Fail as Haas Dominates Brewers
Len Barker struggles in a rough first inning as Moose Haas shuts down Cleveland. Milwaukee builds a 4-0 lead in the opening frame and goes on to a 5-0 win behind three Milwaukee hits and strong pitching. Barker recovers after the first, but the Indians fail to solve Haas, who notch his seventh win.
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Browns Hold Bills in Scrimmage Tie at Edinburg State
Cleveland Browns coach Sam Rutigliano praised four standouts from a 6-6 practice scrimmage against the Buffalo Bills at Edinburg State College in Pennsylvania. John Smith caught three passes for 102 yards, while linebackers Robert Jackson and Rick Christie anchored the defense. Willis Adams did not play due to a hand injury but expected to resume practice. Kent Perko injured knee. Browns outgained Bills 296 to 214 in total yardage with 172 rushing yards on 40 carries and eight completions for 174 yards.
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