Cavaliers pick Carr amid 15 win season and praise
Cavaliers coach Bill Fitch celebrated their No 1 draft choice Austin Carr of Notre Dame after a 15 67 season in which Cleveland chose Carr over Sidney Wicks. Fitch and Red Auerbach praised Carr as a star guard who can score and run the floor, with teammates Steve Patterson Willie Long and Gerald Lockett adding rebounding. Fitch said he learned from the tough campaign and hopes for a playoff run soon.
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Derby favorite Hoist The Flag fatally injuries during workout
Hoist The Flag, last year’s 2-year-old champion and Derby favorite, fractured two bones in his right hind leg at Belmont Park during a workout for the Gotham Stakes. The horse underwent a five hour operation but could not be saved, ending a brief but brilliant racing career.
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Managers Predict 1971 MLB Fortunes In Spring Pose
New York United Press International reports spring predictions from major league managers. Boosted by talent like Baltimore's Earl Weaver and Detroit's Billy Martin, opinions split between strong contenders and cautious waiters. Several managers express confidence in pitching depth and competitive clubs, while others warn of potential slumps and tougher schedules as teams aim for division titles and pennants.
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Big four set to spark 1971 Masters golf title chase
Augusta native Arnold Palmer Gary Player Billy Casper and Jack Nicklaus lead the anticipated field as the Masters opens its 35th run. Palmer and Nicklaus vie for dominance amid recent wins and major titles while Casper defends, with Player eyeing more success and Mr X figure Miller Barber in the mix.
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