Rogers takes lead in
SANDWICH, England (AP)-Bill share of the mark only for a couple of
Rogers had the lead, Tom Watson was hours before an obscure British club
in contending position and, almost in- pro, G.J. Brand, broke the mark with a
credibly, Jack Nicklaus still had an late-afternoon 65 that included a hole-
outside shot at the title yesterday after in-one on the 165-yard 16th hole. He was
two rounds of the 110th British Open at 143.
Golf Championship. ROGERS PLAYED consistently, a
"After what I did yesterday (Thur- trait that has become a trademark of
sday), I figured I'd better go out and the man who was, almost inevitably,
play a good round of golf if I wanted to dubbed "Buck" by his fellow American
play again tomorrow (today)," tourists.
Nicklaus said. He did not have a bogey. He missed
AND THE MAN who has won a only three greens. And, in two rounds,
record 17 major professional titles aid he has yet to venture into the deep
stamped himself as the finest perfor- rough. "I love this course," Rogers said
mer this ancient game has seen, did after going two strokes under par for
just that. the tourney. "It seems to be built for
He played a round of 66, four under my game, in that the premium is
par and matching the course record on keeping the ball in the fairway.
the Royal St. George's Golf Club cour- HIS GOOD friend, Ben Crenshaw,
se, stretching 6,829 yards through knee- with whom he is sharing living accom-
deep hay and rolling dunes beside the modations at a nearby club and with
English Channel. whom he will play in today's third
That was 17 shots better-just one round, and English pro Nick Job were
away from a stroke-a-hole im- tied for second place at139.
provement-over that shattering, Crenshaw, seeking the one major title
career-worst 83 he had in the first he needs to confirm his stature in the
round. game, had a 67 despite bogeys on two of
AND, AT 149, he was 11 strokes off the the last three holes. Job shot a 69.
halfway pace set by the skinny Rogers. Bernhard Langer of West Germany
Watson, the Masters champion and was at 140 after a 67. He was followed
defending titleholder here, said by Sam Torrance of Britain at 69-141.
Nicklaus still had a chance of winning. Watson, with a 69, Tony Jacklin of
"He can win from there," Watson England, a former British Open cham-
said. "It isn't probable, but it's pion, David Graham of Australia and
possible. It can be done." Mark James of Englnad were in con-
Rogers also tied the course record tention at 142, only four back with 36
with a 66, for a 138 total. But he held a holes to go.
1968 - Year of the Tiger
It doesn't matter if you side with the players or the owners in the
current baseball strike, there is one thing that everyone agrees on-it is
an unfortunate situation. So in order to partially relieve the misery of
any baseball junkies going through withdrawal, throughout the
duration of the strike the Daily is providing a look back to a more
pleasant time-1968. There was no free agent compensation, no
NLRB, no court injunctions-and no strike. And for those of you
who don't remember, in 1968 the Tigers were winners, World Series
winners, in fact. Each day the Daily relates the results of the previous
evening's Tiger game-minus 13 years.
Thy Michigan Daily-Sataotday July 18, 1981-Page 11
British Open
AP Photo
July 17-A's 3, Tigers 2
OAKLAND, California (AP) -
One way or another, Reggie Jackson
excites Oakland baseball fans.
He did it in the A's 3-2 win over the
league-leading Tigers by throwing
out the tying run at the plate in the
seventh inning.
JACKSON, WHO struck out two
times at bat to run his season total to
93, figures he's the kind of player
who has to be either a hero or a goat.
"I can throw the ball as hard and
as far as anyone in baseball,"
Jackson said. "But sometimes, it
might go 80 rows into the stands."
Jackson's defensive gem, which
nailed Dick McAuliffe, saved the
game for Jim "Catfish" Hunter, who
went the route to pick up his seventh
victory against eight losses.
Detroit's Joe Sparma, 7-9, absorbed
the defeat in lasting only one inning.
Detroit
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Stanley cf ............. 4 0 1 0
Northrup rf ............ 3 0 1 0
Kaline lb. .......... 2 0 0 0
Horton if ...... . 3 1 1 1
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GORDON BRAND, OF Scotland, doffs his visor to cheers from the crowd on
the 18th hole at the British Open yesterday, as he broke the course record
with a round of 65, five under par. He also holed in one at the 16th hole.
x-Mgolfer Crosby
wins amateur tourney
BAD AXE (UPI) - Elaine Crosby, with pinpoint short iron shots, played her
way to the title in the Women's Michigan Annual Amateur Golf Championship -
defeating seven-time winner Patti Boice by four strokes with three holes to play.
The tournament was played at the Verona Hills Golf Club near Bad Axe.
"SHE JUST OUT played me," Miss Boice said. "My drive wasn't strong and
my putting was very poor. I could not make any crucial putts and was never really
confident."
"But Elaine played beautifully and is a very deserving champion," Miss Boice
added.
Miss Crosby, 23, graduated in December from the University of Michigan,
where she played golf for the last four years.
"I PLAYED A lot of tennis before, but decided I like golf better," Miss Crosby
said. "This has got to be one of the happiest days in my life. My short irons and put-
ting improved all week."
"Patti is a nice lady and I respect her a lot, she's pleasant to play with and
right in the thick of things every year," Miss Crosby said.
Miss Crosby moved five holes ahead with a par on the 10th hole. Miss Boice
won the 11th and 12th to cut the margin to three. They tied the 13th. Miss Crosby
birdied the 14th and parred the 15th to claim the championship.
Miss Crosby said she plans on playing in the Jackson City Tournament next
week. She won that tournament in 1979 and was runnerup in 1980.
Detroi............. 020 000 000-2
Oahland............. 2i0 000 000-3
E-Kaline. DP-Detroit 2. LOB-Detroit 7,
Oakland 4. 2B-Bando, McAuliffe. HR-Monday
(4), Horton (23).
IP H R ER BB SO
Sparma (L, 7-9) ........ 1 5 3 3 0 2
Warden ......... 5 1 0 0 1 2
Dobson ................ 2 1 0 0 0 0
Hunter (W, 7-8) ........ 9 6 2 2 4 3
T-1:57. A-12,130.