Lost art of golf hustle at Pebble Beach
A Los Angeles Times analysis recalls how the old match play era shaped golf in a critique of today’s antiseptic medal play. It cites Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus rivalries, famed hustles, and a Hartford incident where Jerry Heard exposed golf’s underhanded tactics.
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Rollie Fingers Streak Against Hitless Patch Darkens Spirits
In San Diego AP reports Rollie Fingers endures a lengthy batting drought dating back to the 1973 World Series. Fingers emphasizes that even good hitters slump, recalling his lone 1973 base hit and a bunt by Bert Campaneris followed by three strikeouts. In Denver, Lindy Miller wins the Pacific Coast Amateur by one stroke after a late surge aided by birdies while Lee Davis falters.
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Integrity and honor define golf amid illegal club controversy
In a wide look at sports integrity, the piece highlights how golf relies on self policing. It notes the PGA Championship illegal club cases including Tom Watson and Johnny Miller praising the sport’s honor code and responsibility for equipment and scoring.
Integrity of equipment scrutiny sparks golf debate
PGA testing week in the Greater Hartford Open prompts discussion among stars like Watson Player Floyd Irwin and Nicklaus with about 60 players checked. Officials say equipment is the player's responsibility and inspectors on every shot would threaten the sport's honor and spirit.
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King Leads LPGA Event On 22nd Birthday
Betsy King, making her LPGA debut as a professional, shot 67 to lead midway at the Long Island Charity Classic at Culver Mill Golf Club. The Reading, Pennsylvania native and Furman graduate holds 138 total, one stroke over Mary Mills with Vicki Fergon, Kathy Whitworth, Sandra Post, JoAnn Washam and Jane Blalock in pursuit after day two.
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Twins Take Twin Bill From Hawaii Islanders
Tacoma Twins swept the Pacific Coast League doubleheader from the Hawaii Islanders two games to none. In the first game Randy Bass drove in six runs with a three-run homer, and Hawaii’s Jerry Stone hit a two-run homer. In the nightcap Tom Hall won with a three-hitter as Tacoma shut out Hawaii 6-0. Spokane beat San Jose 9-5. Phoenix crushed Tucson 13-2. Albuquerque defeated Salt Lake 14-7.
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Utah High School All Stars Triumph Over Arizona Rivals
Utah's high school all-stars defeated Arizona 111 to 89 before 8,000 fans at the University of Utah in a charity game for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Utah. Provo grads Kim Garrett Kevin Nielsen and Greg Ballif led Utah with 49 of their 111 points.
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Cardella Duo Set for Southwestern Equitable Family Tennis Challenge
The Tucson team of Ken Cardella and daughter Kyan Cardella will compete this weekend in the Southwestern Equitable Family Tennis Challenge. A win secures advancement to the national tournament at Forest Hills during the U S Open in September. Previously the Western Tennis Circuit folded due to lack of sponsor, ending Tucson Tennis Classic.
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Oilers seek regroup after 1977 preseason rout
Houston's NFL hopes dim after a 40-0 loss to Oakland in the opening weekend. Bum Phillips notes the quick deficit as the Oilers prepare for a nationally televised game against Baltimore at the Astrodome. Baltimore earlier beat Houston 38-14 and aims to rebound behind Morton and Penrose.
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