Elder Says He Will Make It On His Own Masters Fight
Lee Elder in New Orleans for the Greater New Orleans Open rejects being invited to the Masters by special favor. He argues rules changes may hinder black players from entering, and he emphasizes he will qualify under Masters criteria if possible.
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Firestone Tournament of Champions Opens With 8 Past Winners
The $125,000 Firestone Tournament of Champions begins in Akron on Tuesday with all eight prior winners expected to compete for the big purse. Notables include Billy Hardwick, Don Johnson, and a field limited to 52 past PBA champions. Johnson seeks a second win after two runner ups and could boost his 1970 title to $25,000 more this year.
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