Watson Wins British Open at Turnberry in Thrilling Duel
Tom Watson edged Jack Nicklaus in a dramatic Turnberry head-to-head finale to capture the British Open. Watson’s 65 final round and 268 total tied the tournament record, while Nicklaus finished one stroke back at 269 as Hubert Green took third.
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Grimsley Stops Yankees 6 0 In Baltimore Showdown
Grimsley blanked New York 6 0 on five hits as Eddie Murray hit his 13th homer and Billy Smith added a two run triple. Billy Martin accused Grimsley of using a grease ball, while Orioles manager Earl Weaver dismissed the claim, noting Grimsley's changing trick pitches and ground ball results.
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Cubs Rally Behind Sutter To Split With Cardinals
Cubs win 4-3 behind Bruce Sutter in relief as they stretch NL East lead to five games. Key moments include Larry Buttner’s eighth inning double and Steve Ontiveros’ tying single. Other results note Astros, Padres, Giants, and Mets games. track performer Kim Dunlap clocks 4:59.7 in mile at James Wood meet.
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KC Rallies in 9th To Nio A's, 5-4
Kansas City Royals erupt in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Oakland A's 5-4 as George Brett faces a fine for baserunning but escapes with a small penalty. Coach Chuck Hiller attempted to flag Brett at third while Whitey Herzog judges the outcome.
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Brown's Records Pace City Swimmers Weekend
Brown a 15 year old from Front Royal set both state and meet records in the girls open 200 free at 2:21 and 100 free at 1:03, also winning the 530 free in 29.4 while placing fourth in the 100 meter butterfly. Richard Culp of Winchester finished fifth in the 11-12 boys 200 free. In the A phase Winchester ranked seventh. Tag Grove won the boys open 100 breast in 1:24.4 and T C Miller had a third and a fourth. Miller placed third in the 11-12 weekend AAU Junior Olympics in Quantico.
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