Spartanburg Hands USCA First Losses Of Season
Spartanburg Junior College defeated USCA Pacers in both ends of a double header, 6-3 and 7-2, ending USCA’s 2-0 PAC start. Willie Bell took the loss in game one, while Martin Coffee suffered the loss in game two as USCA dropped two games to Spartanburg JC at Aiken High. Mike Garner led USCA with three hits in game one. Whit Chappell added two.
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Whit Chappell
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Aiken High
Soft Spoken Aaron Edges Snead To Win 37th Masters Tourney
Tommy Aaron, known for a career of near misses, won the 37th Masters at Augusta with a final score of 283 after a dramatic finish. Jack Nicklaus surged but finished tied for third as Aaron corrected a scoring mistake that could have cost him the title.
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de Vicenzo
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Golden Bear
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Nicklaus Holds Off Tough Field At Final Round
Nicklaus battled through a crowded leaderboard as contenders pressed late. He finished with eight birdies including a 30 foot putt on the last, while Oosterhuis showed fatigue and Aaron and Snead surged briefly.
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Oosterhuis Declines Open and PGA Card Pursuit
Peter Oosterhuis, 24, London born golfer known for unlikely Masters run, says he will skip the U S Open this year and likely not seek a PGA Tour card. He cites time and better earnings abroad, while remaining tied for third at Augusta after a 74.
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Rosewall Wins River Oaks Invitational Title
Australian Ken Rosewall defeats Fred Stolle 3-6 6-2 7-5 at River Oaks County Club to claim the 10,000 first prize in the 39th River Oaks Invitational. Rosewall comes back from a 4-2 third set deficit to win as Stolle, who had beaten him only once in 20 matches, falls short in Houston.
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Margaret Court Seeks Peace Between Tennis Factions
Margaret Court urges unification of competing women's tennis tours citing financial gains and better competition. She notes $20,000 a month on the Virginia Slims circuit and $60,000 in three months, with expectations of near $200,000 by year end. Billie Jean King and Chris Evert cited as other top players. King suggests two tours may remain but supports joint events.
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Racing Roundup From AP Tracks Winners Across Circuits
Fortunate Harbor won the Munden Point Purse at Aqueduct by a short three quarters of a length over Petrograd. Open Air Ride edged Hannibale by a nose at Lincoln Downs. Dartium won at Gulfstream Park by two lengths over G Lafayette. Bold Bikini led Pimlico’s program with a head victory over Get Singing. Mad Kick claimed Suffolk Downs main event by two and a quarter lengths.
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