North Wins U S Open in Dramatic Oakland Hills Finish
Andy North clinched the U S Open at Oakland Hills with a one under 279, finishing one stroke ahead of Tze Chung Chen Denis Watson and Dave Barr. Chen surged with a remarkable quadruple bogey eight at the fifth and strong play early, but North held firm closing with pars at 17 and 18 as the field faltered.
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North wins U S Open in dramatic final round
Andy North ended a long title drought by clinching the U S Open as Chen faltered with a quadruple bogey on the fifth hole. North’s $103,000 first prize pushed career earnings over $1 million and justified his perseverance after years without a major win.
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North wins Open in chaotic finish at Oakland Hills
At Oakland Hills the 1981 U S Open unfolded as a mass retreat with leaders collapsing. Andy North endured a shaky final round yet finished under par at 1 under to claim the title as contenders faltered behind him.
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Cavs Near Big Draft Trade Amid Deep NBA Draft
Cleveland Cavaliers explore a high-stakes deal ahead of the draft as rumors swirl about World B. Free Ron Anderson and their No. 9 pick being traded. General Manager Harry Weltman navigates a busy offseason with potential moves centered on re-signing Johnnie Moore and aligning with San Antonio’s selections.
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Indians Drop Doubleheader in Oakland Losses
Cleveland suffered a 3-2 defeat and an 11-4 loss to Oakland in a Sunday twin bill. Manager Pat Corrales lamented the skid as the Indians fall to 20-40-6 with 18 losses in 23 games, while Dwyane Murphy’s ninth inning homer sealed the opener and a seven-run fifth doomed the nightcap.
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