Royals rally seals 3-2 win over White Sox
Kansas City ace-pinch hitter John Wathan delivered a one-out single in the ninth off Randy Wiles to bring home Amos Otis and beat division leader Chicago 3-2. Oscar Gamble homered for the Chisox in the ninth, but Ken Kravec walked Otis to set up the rally. The Royals pull within 2 1/2 games of the White Sox as Minnesota wins big.
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Rankin breezes in ladies golf tourney
Judy Rankin won the European LPGA championship at Sunningdale by six strokes. The Texan captured her 25th title, earning $100,000 first prize and pushing season earnings past $100,000 for the second year in a row. Nancy Lopez finished second at 287, with Sally Little third after a 77 final round.
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Brake wins tourney at Ellis Golf Course
Former Washington man Mike Brake 30, a Cedar Rapids school teacher, shot a 75 to win the Marion Cedar Rapids City Amateur at Ellis Golf Course. He was five strokes behind with eight holes left as about 80 golfers entered the event.
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Phillies Top Dodgers as Carlton Dominates Backing NL East Lead
Philadelphia's Steve Carlton held the Dodgers to seven hits in a 3-1 win, pushing the Phillies one game ahead of the Cubs in the NL East and extending his home dominance. Carlton fanned eight, drove in a run with a sacrifice fly, and tacked on two hits. Cubs struggled in a sweep loss after a weekend setback as other NL results unfolded.
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Johnston Western state baseball titles triumphs in 1A 2A
In Marshalltown Iowa Johnston wins Class 1A over Breda St Bernard 5-0 behind Lee Reed three hitter and Breda’s seven errors. Davenport West captures Class 2A title 6-2 over Sioux City Heelan as Chuck Johnson fans 12 and Ritchey Fugate Beert drive early runs. Dubuque Senior takes 6-5 over Fort Dodge St Edmond in 2A consolation.
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Twilight League games rained out at Washington Club
Friday's Twilight League matches at the Washington Country Club were rained out and rescheduled for Aug 19. Advance matches encouraged this week as all teams are set to play. Merry Mixers banquet honors Pat and Mary's team for first place in the Summer League with Randy Payne Terry Payne Pat Burroughs and Mary Burroughs among the winners.
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Krogh seeks bar reinstatement in Seattle filing
Egil Krogh Jr., once head of the White House Plumbers, has petitioned the Washington State Bar Association to reinstate his license after disbarment. He seeks restoration of his professional standing in the state.
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UPI
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Kratzert Wins Hartford Open in 19 Under Par Victory
Billy Kratzert finished 19 under with a 69 on Sunday to win the Greater Hartford Open and $42,000. Curtis Strange, a 22-year-old rookie, faded with a final hole double bogey costing him $16,700 and second place. Grier Jones and Larry Nelson tied for second at 16 under 268. Regalado had the low round of 63 in round two and 269 total.
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Iowan runnerup in horseshoe pitching
Elmer Hohl of Wellesley Ontario won his sixth World Horseshoe Pitching Championship in Greenville Ohio beating Glen Henton of Maquoketa Iowa in a playoff. Hohl posted 23 wins 3 losses in regulation and won final matches 50 35 and 51 48. He finished top with 85.1 percent ringers.
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Banks and Sewell Enter Hall of Fame Ranks
Ernie Banks and Joe Sewell join five others in the Hall of Fame ceremony at Cooperstown. Also inducted are Al Lopez Amos Rusie John Henry Lloyd and Martin Dihigo. Bowing to tradition the event includes remarks by Bowie Kuhn with Hank Aaron presenting artifacts in a day of baseball royalty.
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Industry shifts to older buildings in Iowa growth
DES MOINES IDPA describes a nationwide trend of industry moving into existing structures to dodge zoning and environmental hurdles. Through six months of 1977 Iowa added 24 new industries and 38 expansions, creating 2,689 new jobs with $126.6 million in new capital, led by a $50 million Deere expansion and a $9 million Caterpillar project. Spec buildings demand rises as communities build ready-to-occupy facilities.
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