Watson struggles at Merion in Open first round
Tom Watson shot par 70 at Merion East Course trailing leader Jim Thorpe by four strokes. Watson blamed a nervous start and missed fairways, noting fast greens may favor his putting. Others like Nicklaus, Miller, and Green posted solid rounds as David Graham and Chi Chi Rodriguez reached 68.
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Bob Ackerman
Detroit
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Rocco Scotti Faces All Star Anthem Decision amid Strike
Cleveland AP report says Rocco Scotti remains unsure if he will sing the National Anthem at the upcoming All-Star Game as the baseball players strike drags on into its eighth day. The Army claims the job for the Army Chorus at Ft Myer Virginia, with other Army musical groups also planned for the event. Commissioner Bowie Kuhn says no final decision has been made and other candidates may be considered.
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Indians singer Scotti stuns Army with All-Star Game snub
Scotti, who has seven years of singing at Cleveland Indians games, learned he would not represent the Army after strong push from fans and radio promotions. Indians support Scotti while awaiting commissioner decision. Gabe Paul says a Class AAA International League game is being arranged in the 78,000-seat stadium between Charleston and Tidewater, with Charleston as Cleveland's top farm team.
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Thorpe Leads Open After Surprising 66 As Telegraph Wails
Jim Thorpe, the 32-year-old Roxboro and Buffalo native, shoots a 4 under par 66 at Merion to lead the first round of the US Open. He speaks of his famous name and the lingering confusion about his legacy, saying he’s the flesh and blood golfer living up to the legend.
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UPI
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Merion Golf Club
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Thorpe
Morgan State
North Carolina
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