Palmer Back To Winning Again
Arnold Palmer ends a year-long drought with a three stroke victory at the Heritage Golf Classic in Hilton Head South Carolina. The win restores his status as the tour leader in money and signals a return to form after a slump. He finished 283 one under par, three ahead of Dick Crawford and Bert Yancey.
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Who's No. 1 To Be Settled In Grid Final
Texas dominates Texas A&M 49-12 to remain 9-0 while Arkansas upends Texas Tech 33-0 to stay 9-0. A showdown at Fayetteville between No. 1 and No. 2 looms as the lone regular-season test.
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Officials Referees Wanted for City Recreation Basketball
Officials and referees are still needed to work games in the City Recreation basketball league. Interested persons should contact Clyde Jarvis at 725-2323. The text also notes nearly 300 golf courses in North Carolina and lists top speeds for a lion and a Thomson's gazelle.
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Rams Run Slugfest to Clinch Coastal Division Title
Los Angeles Rams toppled Washington 24 13 to seal the Coastal Division crown as Roman Gabriel and Willie Ellison led a sharp attack. Cleveland won the Century Division with a 28 24 win over Chicago, and Green Bay beat New York as Dan Horn connected on two TD passes.
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Lamonica’s Raiders Top Jets in AFL Clash at Shea
Daryle Lamonica outgunned Joe Namath as the Oakland Raiders defeated the New York Jets 27-14 at Shea Stadium. Lamonica threw for 333 yards and two TDs while Namath managed 169 yards and a score as Oakland boosted its Western Division lead. Penalties and a hard-hitting defensive effort framed the competitive battle.
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Cage Officials To Be Told Interpretation
The Athens Chapter of Basketball Officials will hold a rules interpretation meeting Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Grover Center with state interpreter Dick Hyland present. The session, moved from Dec. 10, is the final area meeting. Dues for football and baseball officials are due for 1970, active and associate members $6, affiliate $4, payable to Darrell L. West, secretary.
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Bowling Doctor Advises Bend Knee For Proper Delivery
A bowling lesson explains that keeping the left knee bent during the slide prevents the body from rising and the ball dropping from height. Practice at home by sliding to a stop to pick up a paper, teaching the bend with the right arm forward in the delivery.
Winter baseball meet opens with draft and talks of restructuring
The 1970 winter meetings opened in Fort Lauderdale with the player draft and a focus on league office centralization. Proposals seek to combine AL NL offices with the commissioner and minor league body, while facing opposition from traditionalists. Discussion also covers rainout rule changes and the 1970 All Star Game site.
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Browns Clinch Century Division Title in Comeback Win
Cleveland Browns overcome 14-0 deficit to beat the Chicago Bears 28-24 and clinch the Century Division. Gary Collins stars with 6 receptions for 126 yards as Bill Nelson directs a 90-yard decisive drive. Bears suffer their worst season as Gale Sayers gains 126 yards while Dallas rookie Calvin Hill leads, but Chicago falters under heavy blitz.
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Bowling Star Pendegrass Nets 698 In Athens League
Bowling for Carling on Thursday at Rollerbowl, Dode Pendegrass posted the current season’s best 698 series in Athens. He opened 232 then 256 and 210 for a 250 Club award, as Carling totaled a 3121 scratch series with 1019, 1063 and 1039 games. Also scoring: Carl Murphy 606 Kenny Goodfellow 534 Gil Hickman 509 Jack Neal 486. The Swearingen’s led with a 1019 scratch game and a 1090 with handicap, featuring Gary Baldwin’s 236. Other scores: Jim Gault 203 Ott Wagner 190 Vaughn 167 Skip Ridenour 223.
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Detroit 110 New York 98 Boston 121 Baltimore 106 Philadelphia 129 Milwaukee 11 Atlanta 128 Cincinnati WW Seattle 130 Phoenix 129 ees Results Milwaukee 11 San Diego 99 Chicago 116 Los Angeles 114 ot Cincinnati 115 Philadelphia 107 Phoenix 116 Seattle 108 todays Games No games scheduled.
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