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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1971
Page
10
Part II of a sun series examines clashes between a head basketball coach, the school board, and a local newspaper. It recounts how a writer's false letter and negative coverage marred the coach's reputation while the coach fought for authority and fired five coaches for misconduct.
The Rice Owls, after January setbacks, have won three straight in the SWC, upsetting league leader TCU and pulling into a three-way tie for second. Don Knodel notes a streamlined offense and defense helped turn the stretch around.
Arnold Palmer outlasted Ray Floyd in a sudden-death playoff to win the Bob Hope Desert Golf Classic in Palm Springs. Palmer, 41, ended a 14-month drought with a dramatic 18-foot birdie on the first playoff hole after a late surge by Floyd. Floyd earned $16,000 for second. Bert Yancey was third at 346.
Richard Petty won the Daytona 500 earning 148000 dollars, with A J Foyt runner up, Buddy Baker third, on a 2.6 mile track. Foyt demanded a recount after a disputed lap count but Speedway officials upheld Petty’s victory amid manufacturer backing for Petty Enterprises.
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