Green on greatness: majors define legends in golf
Hubert Green argues true greatness comes from sustained major titles not a single win. He cites Gary Player, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Lee Trevino as examples, and notes Gene Littler lacks public acclaim despite a major. The piece also covers Green’s own drive to win multiple majors and his frustration with near-misses against Jack Nicklaus.
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Tom Welskopt
Gary Player
Green
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Jack Nicklans
Lee Treving
Gene Littler
Lakers land Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in big trade deal
Los Angeles owner Jack Kent Cooke commits at least 2.8 million as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar signs a five year Lakers contract. Trade from Milwaukee sends Lew Alcindor along with Walt Wesley to LA for Elmore Smith Evan Winters and two first round picks David Meyers and Junior Bridgeman.
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Mike Burke
Knicks
Earrie Donovan
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Bill Alverson
Wayne Embry
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Bridgeman
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Milweuker Bucks
US-USSR track meet canceled over contract breach
The AAU announced the annual U S Soviet track series is suspended after USSR violations and TV rights denial. About 66 athletes were to travel to Kiev for the meet, with Prague and Durham events affected. USA will still compete in other meets in England France and Finland and select teams from the National AAU Outdoor Championships.
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Prague
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England
France
Finland
West Germany
Pan Africa
Durham
N.C
Durhan
Eugene
Ore
White Plains
N.Y
Amana VIP golf field adds Dent as top hitter
The Amana VIP field of 40 golf pros next Monday includes Jim Dent, hailed as the longest hitter with a 326 yard drive. Lent becomes Amana’s first black player, while Flip Wilson and Charlie Pride join a celebrity lineup that also features Chet Atkins and Stan Musial. Dent, born in Augusta, qualified for the PGA Tour in 1971 and earned $48,486 last year. Dave Fidler’s death is noted with recollections of his boxing career. Jim Jamieson misses the U S Open but will play Quad Cities Open July 10-13 before leaving the tour due to a hand ailment.
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Jim Dest
Amaga
FV Corhectian
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Charlie Pride
Low King
Dent
Onlyone
PGA
CBS
Chicago
King
Gene Littler
Ju” Dent Belt
Iowa
Finkbine
Augusta
Augusta National Course
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Campbell
Iowa City
Las Vegas
Flip
Wilson
Chet Atkins
Roy Clart
Floyd Cramer
Goober Lindsey
Ronnie Prophet
Boote Randolph
Buck Trent
Woody Wondbury
Charlie
Wilsor and Co
Dave
John Kennedy
Abraham Lynn Cohen
Jim Jamieson
Moline
U.S
Jim
Metro Junior Buys golf tourney set Aug 11 to 15
Cedar Rapids and Marion Rotary clubs sponsor the Metro Junior Buys golf tournament from August 11 to 15 with no team format this year. Open and novice divisions include players from Cedar Rapids or Marion addresses. play starts at 8 a.m. daily at Squaw Creek Elmcrest Country Club Ellis Park and Indian Creek Country Club.
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Metro Junior
Squaw Creek
Elmtrest Country Club
Ellis Park
Inilan Creek Country Club
C.R
Metro
Dick Swarzenwaber
Vigortone Co
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CR. Rotary Club
Metro Girls
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