Miller Closes In On Carnoustie In Open Duel
Johnny Miller fired a 66 at Carnoustie to equal the course record and sit within two strokes of leader Bobby Cole with one round left in the 104th British Open. Miller moved past Nicklaus to become a strong favorite as Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus trailed in a tight, high stakes finish expected over the final holes.
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Open lead features Hale Irwin Mahaffey Tapie and more at 208
Hale Irwin John Mahaffey and Alan Tapie share the 208 mark as the Open field includes Andries Oosthuizen in his debut and Neil Coles representing Britain at the 208-yard threshold.
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Final round action in progress at Apple Capital tourney
The final round opens with a four stroke gap among the top ten as Miller notes the unusually tight field. The Apple Capital Girls Slow Pitch tournament entry deadline is Monday at 8 p.m. at Winchester Park. contact Sonny Higgs for team eligibility and field limits. The 18th hole at the course features Berry Burn and poses a stern test after two rounds where Gary Player struggled. Peter Oosterhuis and David Huish led early but faded in Friday’s third round amid U.S. challenges.
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Red Sox Rally Winds Beat Rangers 11-8
Boston advantages from the wind power a run surge as Bernie Carbo hits a three run homer in the sixth and Carl Yastrzemski adds a two run single in a four run eighth. The win marks the Red Sox fifth straight as they top Texas 11 to 8 at Fenway Park with 16 hits.
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Eichelberger Leads Quad Cities Open At Oakwood
Dave Eichelberger surged to the 36 hole lead with a 10 under par 132 at Oakwood Country Club in Moline. He sits five strokes ahead of Sam Snead and Homero Blanca who are tied for second at 137, as Howard Twitty Jr. and others trail.
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Knicks eye Wilt Chamberlain comeback for 1975-76 season
The Knicks weigh reviving Wilt Chamberlain as a possible 39 year old centerpiece amid their worst stretch. Miami, Chicago, and players like McGinnis, Thompson, and Webster color a tense market as Larry O'Brien negotiates rights and New York seeks a high profile return to boost tickets.
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