Palmer Wins Second Playoff With Archer In Greensboro
Arnold Palmer defeated George Archer in a sudden death playoff to win the Greater Greensboro Open after both finished regulation tied at 11 under par. Archer and Aaron led early but Palmer seized the edge with a clutch finish and a 225 yard par three burst, securing a $40,000 first prize.
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Player Disqualified For Not Signing Card In Greensboro Open
Gary Player faced disqualification from the Greater Greensboro Open after failing to sign his scorecard. The incident potentially costs him the 40,000 first prize, though he philosophically praised handling the rules and noted Gene Littler faces cancer surgery. Littler, a former U S Open champion, is to undergo operation Tuesday.
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South Africa
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Long Beach Team Advances to Third Place in ABC Tournament
Long Beach team climbs to third at the American Bowling Congress event in California. A player praised the round stating it may be the finest of his career, with a 67 including several close putts and hops of pins.
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Long Beach
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Amer
American Bowling Congress
Campanella Kept In Dark On Hodges Death
Roy Campanella, Hall of Fame catcher in serious condition at Jat Grasslands Hospital, remains unaware of manager Gill Hodges death. Dr Dalziel said Campanella spent a restful Sunday in intensive care and officials will not tell him Hodges died.
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Roy Campanella
Pompano Beach handily beat Cedar Rapids 7 3 in spring game
Pompano Beach Mets minor leaguers topped Cedar Rapids Cardinals 7 3 at Pompano Beach on Easter Sunday. John Buce doubled for five runs as the Mets loaded five in the fifth. Cedar Rapids managed four hits and scored in the seventh on a pinch hit single by Charlie Blakey. The game ended after eight innings when pitchers ran short and teams prepared to travel back.
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ST. Petersburg
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Tulsa
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Mets
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Charlie Blakley
Talks Fruitless as MLB Players Strike Drags On
NEW YORK AP Baseball neared opening day as players and owners met over a pension dispute. John Gaherin said no progress and Miller warned a fuller committee may attend next talks. Players push for bigger pension contributions beyond a $400,000 health segment offer amid a $617,000 surplus in the fund.
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Marvin Miller
Major League Baseball Players Association
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Duane Josephson returns to Hampton amid MLB strike talk
Tampa reports catcher Duane Josephson, son of the Red Sox, flew home from Winter Haven toward Hampton. He says a strike may end soon and that Boston plans to start the season once settled. Josephson notes he hit about 300 in spring training and can play catcher or first base.
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Red Sox
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Boston
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Dallas
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Gil Hodges Dies At 47 On Easter Sunday
Gil Hodges beloved Dodger and Mets star dies after collapsing at a Palm Beach Lakes resort. Ed Yost and coaches Rube Walker and Joe Pignatano recall a golf outing before Hodges, who would have turned 48 Tuesday, passed away at Good Samaritan Hospital. Hodges, Princeton Ind. native, had a 1,274 RBI, 370 home runs, seven World Series titles and a NL record 14 bases loaded homers. He led the 1969 Mets to a dramatic pennant and World Series win over the Orioles. His death shocks teammates as MLB contemplates the 1972 season amid the players strike.
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New York
Mets
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Atlanta
Major League Players Association
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Jerry
Good Samaritan
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St. Petersburg
Fla
John Walsh Home Profile Highlights Animal Advocate
John Walsh of Bestott Massachusetts is a field officer for the International Society for the Protection of Animals. He directs rescues of thousands of jungle animals threatened by a flood from a new hydroelectric dam and writes on wildlife and conservation. He advocates ethical treatment of animals as part of nature’s balance.
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Massieusetts
International Society For the Protection of Animals
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Dewar
Aussie Tops Pancho In Hong Kong Tennis Championship
Mal Anderson of Australia defeated Pancho Gonzales of Los Angeles 1 64 62 to win the men's singles title at the Hong Kong Hardcourt Tennis Championships in Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong
Mal Anderson
Australia
Pancho Gonzales
Los Angeles
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