Dickinson edges Nicklaus in sudden death at Atlanta Classic
Gardner Dickinson, at age 43 with tired legs, won the Atlanta Golf Classic after a playoff against Jack Nicklaus. Both finished 13 under with 275 on the 6,883 yard course. Lee Trevino and Gary Player were two behind at 276.
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Dramatic finish crowns Dickinson at Colonial National
In the Colonial National Invitation final, Dickinson edges Nicklaus Trevino and Player after key short-game saves. Nicklaus birdies from 25 feet on 18 but settles for 13 under. Trevino misses an eagle bid while Player blows a final birdie for a possible tie.
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Dickinson Wins Playoff Tie After Late Miss
Dickinson and Nicklaus tied on the final green as Dickinson dropped a cigarette and the ball in the cup on the 18th. Gardner pitched close, Nicklaus fed an awkward 20 foot eagle opportunity, and Dickinson sealed the victory with a late par to win the top prize after both leaders missed their decisive putts.
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Tascosa Palo Duro Win Legion Contests
In the American Legion City Baseball Tournament Tascosa blasted the Amarillo Dusters for 23 runs in a second round win to reach the finals. Palo Duro edged Caprock 4 1 in the other game to set a final against the Sheriffs.
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Sports Eliminator Races Slated at Amarillo Dragway
Amarillo Dragway will host a National Hot Rod Association Sports Eliminator brackets event on June 27. Owner Earnest Walker announced plans to feature four eliminator brackets with affordable admission and strong trophy racing, aided by wake of recent upsets by Carroll Caudle and others.
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Lightfoot Signs Pact With Texas
Randy Lightfoot signed a track scholarship with the University of Texas after a standout prep career at Klein High School. He clocked 13.4 in the 120-yard high hurdles, tying the state best, and held a perfect 1971 record in the event. Lightfoot also excelled in high jump and other sprints, earning the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce Track Athlete of the Year award.
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North Texas State University
Kempf Hess Lead Amarillo Swimmers At Mustang Meet
Tom Kempf won the 200 meter butterfly and placed second in the 400 meter freestyle in the open division. Richard Hess finished third in three events, the 100 freestyle 200 butterfly and 100 breaststroke. The Amarillo relay team of Ron Scott Kurt Biggers Hess and Larry Page took second in the 400 freestyle for 15 17 year olds. Branch Archer took fourth and sixth in the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle in the 11 12 division. David Dean was sixth in the 50 back and Keith Dyer seventh and eighth in the 50 back and 50 freestyle.
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Amarillo
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Larry Page
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David Dean
Keith Dyer
Lietzke Tops Texas Amateur With Final Round 71
Bruce Lietzke of Houston birdied three of the last four holes to win the Texas Men's Amateur at Midland Country Club. He shot 71 to finish 72 holes at 286, two under par, two strokes ahead of Art Russell and Jim Whittaker who tied for third at 291.
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Tom Jenkins
Ross Collins Jr
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Wichita Falls
Mike Triggs
Tyler
George Tucker
Kurt Cox
San Antonio
Jon Dill
Joe Seliman
Bill Penn
Austin Ces
Ricky Belden
Demons In State Tourney Highlight Texas Baseball Showdown
Eight high school teams from Class AAA and AAAA advance to state semifinals at Nelson Field Austin. Semi finals Thursday and final Friday, with pairings decided by a Monday draw at the UIL offices. Notable entrants include Lubbock Monterey, Lufkin, Bellaire, Lee, Dumas, Kilgore, Wharton and Taylor. Monterey carries a 14 game win streak as Lee seeks its first state title in years.
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Lackey Wins Dalhart Meet
Borger’s Don Lackey shot two under par over 54 holes to win the first annual Dalhart Tournament of Champions at Dalhart Country Club. Amarillian John Zett finished one stroke back at 215, with Don Bowers of Dalhart tied for third at even par 216. Ken Bailey and Jess Sorrells led a deep field, and the event will return next year with top finishers earning invitations for 1960.
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Dalhart Country Club
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Bob Langhorne Jr
Amarillo
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Bailey
Phil Holmes
Jess Sorrells
Spurs Beat Amarillo Giants To Tie Dixie West Lead
Wayne Garland held Amarillo to six hits and 5-1 victory at Turnpike Stadium. Spurs tie West Division lead while Hal Jeffcoat vs Tom Walker set for tonight. Garfield and Oikawa combos highlighted late scoring as Amarillo miscues aided Spurs.
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Muleshoe Hosts Pro Am Today Golf Event
Muleshoe Country Club hosts a West Texas Pro Am today from 9 30 a m to 2 p m under standard PGA rules. Men receive a half handicap and women a full handicap with Pro and A B C classifications. Projected turnout 80 to 105. Amateurs must present handicap cards signed by a PGA pro. Prizes are cash for pros and gift certificates for amateurs.
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Steinmark Courage Died After Cancer Stricken Career
Freddie Steinmark, UT football star who had his left leg removed after the 1969 national title run, died Sunday night at MD Anderson. The 21 year old Colorado native had reentered hospital April 20 after rising illness and inspired many, including President Nixon, with his courage and perseverance. Fred Akers called his death one of the saddest moments in sports.
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