George Johnson Chooses Calm Tenacity In Open Round
Miami golfer George Johnson, a rookie turned pro, carded a six under 66 in the National Airlines Open first round at the Country Club of Miami. He trails leader Bob Menne who shot 64, as Johnson credits mental coaching from Menne and an offbeat book for focus. Johnson notes past struggles and plans to play for money, aided by brother Charlie Johnson's support.
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Aiken Hornets tie North Augusta in four team track meet
Aiken wins two events led by Donald Jennings as he sweeps hurdles and the Hornets tie North Augusta for first with 59 points apiece. Mid Carolina Prosperity finishes third at 36 and LBC adds three points as the meet ends with a closest finish to date.
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Pilots Edge Indians 2-1 in Arizona Exhibition
Seattle’s flak-riddled Pilot franchise aims to move to Milwaukee as the American League nears approval of a sale for 10.8 million dollars. Marty Pattin and John Gelnar held Cleveland to one run while Mike Hegan drove in the go ahead run in Tempe.
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Maravich Joins Hawks On Five Year $1.9 Million Deal
Pistol Pete Maravich signed a five year contract with the Atlanta Hawks reportedly worth 1.9 million, making him the highest paid college star turned pro. LSU's Pete Maravich, the nation’s all time scoring leader, chose the NBA offer over a rival ABA bid and said he aimed to entertain.
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Derby contenders and notable signings across major races
Florida Derby draws My Dad George and Terlago among 10 Kentucky Derby hopefuls at Gulfstream Park while Santa Anita Derby hosts Terlago and other Derby eligibles. Arts and Letters debuts at Aqueduct in Westchester Stakes as top-weighted entry. NBA and ABA rookie signings dominate basketball news with Cowens Henry Lanier Issel Scott and Mitchell signings. Maravich’s LSU fame fuels Hornets crowds.
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Pro Golfers Face Uneven Year Despite Big Names
The 1969 money list shows even top stars may struggle on the tour with Bob Watson earning 1.88 and Frank Beard top with 175223.93 while many players earned modest sums. The article notes travel costs and aging stars reducing earnings and highlights sponsors enabling players like Orville Moody to stay in contention.
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Round Robin Polo Match This Sunday
Round Robin polo action resumes this Sunday at Whitney Field in memory of Cyril Harrison. Three teams will play three seven and a half minute periods per match, with standard six chukkers per team. If no team wins two matches, the overall winner is the team with the most net goals. Harrison, a noted high goaler, inspired many players and appeared in Camden, Columbia, and Aiken events. Play starts at 3 30 p.m.
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Speedy Baker Enters Race at Atlanta Qualifying
Speedy Baker eyes wins beyond speed titles as he enters a 500 mile race in Hampton Georgia with Cale Yarborough and Charlie Glotzbach. Yarborough leads qualifying at 159.929 mph, starting from pole in a 1969 Mercury. Glotzbach and Baker follow in winged Dodge Chargers. Baker, Buck Baker's son, has two career victories in 272 starts and recently set a 200.447 mph closed course record at Alabama International Speedway.
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South Carolina Wins ACC Defense Honors In 1967
ACC season end stats show South Carolina top defense at 57.4 points allowed per game while North Carolina holds top scoring at 88.9 points per game. North Carolina State takes rebounding crown, and Duke leads in field goal percentage with Wake Forest posting best free throw rate.
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Esposito Refuses To Alter Flopping Style In Net
Tony Esposito defends his unorthodox style as he tied an NHL modern record with his 14th shutout of the season, stopping 35 Detroit shots in a 1-0 Black Hawks win that pulled Chicago within one point of Boston in the East race. Roy Edwards matched saves until Pit Martin scored on a rebound late in the third. Detroit stayed fourth in the division after the loss.
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