Veeck Views Sox Florida Stop and Open Day Bets
In St Petersburg Florida Bill Veeck and Roland Hemond mingle with fans at Campbell Park during the White Sox exhibition against the Cardinals. Veeck chats about season tickets, center fielder questions, and the team’s plans, while noting changes at Comiskey Park and the new sod and infield ahead of the Kansas City opener.
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Bill Veeck
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Chicago
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Ken Henderson
Ralph Garr
Atlanta
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Andy Messersmith
Brooklyn Dodgers
Downing
Brian Downing
Sarasota
Rankin and Geiberger Clinch Rich Wins in Greensboro Tourneys
Judy Rankin captured the richest prize in women’s golf, earning $32,000 and a new car at the Dingle Shore Winner’s Circle. Al Geiberger edged Lee Trevino by two strokes at Greensboro, flashing a smile after finishing strong while Trevino showed mixed emotions at the 18th green.
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Quad Cities Shifts Baseball Opener
Dubuque Iowa United Press International reports the 1976 Midwest Baseball League opener moves from Davenport to Clinton due to park renovations. Quad City Angels GM Harry Pells notes the season begins April 17 with six other openers, and Davenport will host the May 24 game after the shift. The team also signs a two year agreement with the Angels. President Bill Walters praises the league's setup and an opening day attendance trophy plan.
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Burlington
Ecorse Wins National Bantam Hockey Title
Ecorse beat Burlington 8 to 2 in Warwick Rhode Island to capture the national bantam hockey crown for the third straight year, fueled by a dominant offensive display and strong defense throughout the final.
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Mass
Geiberger Wins Greensboro Open In Controversial Gallery
Al Geiberger held off Lee Trevino to win the Greater Greensboro Open by two strokes after a raucous gallery cheered his miss on the eighth hole and a near hole-in-one two-iron shot. His wife Lynn recalled the crowd’s wild reaction as Geiberger stayed ahead with four to play.
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Sedgefield Country Club
Rankin wins Dinah Shore with windy final round
Judy Rankin storms to the Dinah Shore Winners Circle title at Mission Hills with a final round 68 to finish 72 holes at 285, earning $32,000 and a new car. She overhauled Kathy Whitworth and Sandra Haynie on the front nine and held a three stroke lead with steady play in gusty conditions.
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Sandra Haynie
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