Nicklaus Learns From Son and Emerges Contender for PGA
Nicklaus credits a private tip from his 17-year-old son Jackie for potential turn at the PGA National Championship at Oakland Hills. The 61st event could rekindle a season stalled by missing Ryder Cup, no World Series of Golf eligibility, and a late Masters bid. Contenders mentioned include Tom Watson Hale Irwin Fuzzy Zoeller Lee Trevino and others.
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Reynolds streak fuels Royals in pivotal Valley League playoff
Jeff Reynolds recent hitting surge lifts Winchester Royals as they face Harrisonburg Turks in a sudden death Western Division playoff for the Valley League President's Cup. Reynolds, 12 homers and 45 RBIs, batted .452 over his last eight games and credits improved confidence and league adjustment for his late-season breakout.
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Potomac State
Jefferson High School
Jones Ready to Roll as Colts Signal Return of Bert Jones
Baltimore quarterback Bert Jones, fully recovered from a shoulder injury that limited him to three games in 1978, says he is throwing as good as ever and expects to play a quarter or more in Friday’s exhibition opener vs the Philadelphia Eagles. Colts backfield and receivers express confidence in his return.
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Painkilling injections in sports spark controversy
The case of Willis Reed and Bill Walton prompts debate over injectable anesthetics in NBA playoff runs. Doctors and players describe risks, fear of disclosure, and questions about whether numbing injuries helps or harms, with experts noting reduced use but continued uncertainty.
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Lenox Hill Institute of Sports Medicine
New York
Winchester Hosts 1979 AAU Junior Olympics Swim Meet
Winchester prepares for the 1979 Virginia AAU Age Group Junior Olympic Swimming Meet with 650 swimmers at Winchester Recreation Park. The three day event begins Friday at 2 p.m. and runs with Saturday and Sunday sessions. locals hope the meet boosts interest and improvement for Winchester swimmers.
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