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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1979
Page
12
At the 61st PGA Championship in Birmingham David Graham led by two entering the 18th tee. Ben Crenshaw, repeatedly a runner up, remained hopeful but the final moments produced a sudden death decision.
Willie Mays was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame joining Hack Wilson and Warren Giles in a Sunday ceremony at Cooperstown New York. The 22-year major league star known for his bat and fielding thanked fans, noting his career spanned with the Giants and Mets and featured 20 All Star selections and 660 home runs.
Lopez wins the European Open for the second straight year collecting 16500 dollars as she adds a seventh title this season. Tim Melton moves into their Cincinnati home as the 22 year old from New Mexico contemplates golf in a family future.
In a tie game seventh, Jeff Reynolds cleared the bases with a triple after Madison pitcher Lannie Cropper, brought in relief, allowed two walks. The Winchester Royals beat Madison 6-2 at Bridgeforth Field to take a 2-1 series lead in the President's Cup playoff.
Bob Orndorff resigns after eight years as Clarke County baseball coach to take a freshman football post at R.E. Ayler Jr. High this fall. He cites limited feeder programs and seeks to return to Frederick County schools while reflecting on Clarke’s pitching gaps and past teams. He also notes his history as James Wood quarterback and his ties to the area.
Redskins win 20 14 in overtime as Vince Ferragamo drives 65 yards for the decisive score. Preston Dennard and Wendell Tyler spark the rally. Several NFL preseason games noted with multiple team results and key plays.
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