Extra-Hole Birdie Seals Ray Floyd Victory in Florida
Ray Floyd won the Greater Jacksonville Open in a sudden-death playoff, beating Gardner Dickinson by two strokes. The 20-year-old Bobby Cole led early, Arnold Palmer returned after hip bursitis treatment, and the $100,000 purse topped Floyd’s $20,000 winner’s check.
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King Alcindor Leaves UCLA Dynasty Ready to Continue
UCLA faces a reshaped lineup as Lew Alcindor departs after a dominant era. Coach John Wooden touts remaining talent John Vallely Curtis Rowe Lynn Shackelford and Henry Bibby to carry the Bruins forward with few seniors on the court. The team vows to contend for Pac-8 and NCAA glory next season despite Alcindor’s exit.
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Forty-two of final day field reach par in 85 pros event
The final day saw forty two players at par or better as Jack Nicklaus posted a 78 on windy Sunday to finish 2 under 286, while other pros struggled. Early rounds featured a mix of strong starts and late slips amid exhibition and college games.
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Californian Bay Repeats Daytona 200 Victory
Californian Harley Davidson rider Calvin Rayborg of San Diego surged from behind to win his second straight Daytona 200 national motorcycle race at Daytona International Speedway. The dramatic run featured front-running pressure from rivals and mechanical woes for key contenders, with Rayborg earning a hard-fought triumph before a crowd drawn to the 1.8-mile track.
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Phillies Rebuilder Paces 5-2 Victory
Ventied Press reports a 5-2 Phillies win paced by a rebuilder who homered for the Astros Edwards. Orioles beat the Braves 4-3 on two-run and RBI singles from May Blair and other key plays.
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Perry Hot Giants' 10-1 Spring Victory
Perry Hot in a 10-1 spring win as the Giants backed him with timely hitting. Jack Hiatt and Hal Lanier led with three hits each, while George Brunet struggled for the Angels, pulled after 2⅔ innings as San Francisco built a big lead.
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Still Hope For Little Guys Campy in Baseball
Baseball shows size isn’t everything as many successful players fit smaller frames. The piece cites players like Curt Flood, Maury Wills, Bert Campaneris, Cesar Tovar, and Jose Cardena while noting standout big stars such as Frank Howard and Hank Aaron. It highlights that skill, speed, and coordination aid smaller players in reaching major league levels despite not being giants.
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