Nicklaus Clinches Fourth Masters in Augusta
Jack Nicklaus wins his fourth Masters title at Augusta National with a 286 total, three strokes ahead of Weiskopf Mitchell and Crampton. He says a grand slam is unlikely this year, planning focus on the U S Open at Pebble Beach and the British Open at Muirfield.
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Baseball Strike Edges Toward Settlement In Washington Talks
President Nixon backs mediator led talks moving from New York to Washington as owners offer pension fund terms. Dispute over players full salaries if strike continues looms after 10 day stoppage and daily pay docking. Momentum builds with Counts to meet Counts and Nixon urging settlement to start the season.
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Football Players Back Baseball Strike Support
Washington AP The professional players union voiced strong backing for the baseball players strike calling owners position phony John Mackey head of the National Football Players Association urged reopen hearings on labor issues in professional sports to address what he called outrageous conduct by owners.
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Isaksson Beats Record 18-1 Before Leg Cramps Halt Vault
Kjell Isaksson of Sweden set an outdoor world pole vault mark of 18 feet 1 inch at the Texas Relays. He also holds the indoor world record of 17 feet 10 1/4 inches and aimed for 18-3 before cramps ended his bid.
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Allison Breezes to Victory in Southeastern 500 Race
Bobby Allison of Hueytown, Alabama, led nearly the entire race to win the 12th Southeastern 500 at Bristol International Speedway. Driving a Junior Johnson prepared 1972 Chevrolet, he captured his second straight Winston Cup race, beating Bobby Isaac of Catawba, North Carolina, who drove a 1972 Dodge. The near perfect run averaged 92.826 mph before a crowd of 34,700.
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Weak Crop Awaits NBA Player Draft
The NBA opened its annual college draft amid a downturn in top seniors. Cincinnati Royals GM Joel Axleson called the class the weakest in memory, as four teams lack first round picks. Notable names include Travis Grant, Tom Riker, Henry Bibby, Jim Price, Harold Fox, Robert McAdoo, Brian Taylor, and Mel Davis, with draft order listing Phoenix, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Seattle, New York, Detroit, Boston, Chicago, Milwaukee, and Los Angeles.
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Southern Illinois Wins NCAA Gym Crown In Ames
Southern Illinois captured its fourth NCAA Gymnastics title at Ames Iowa finishing with 315.925 points. The Salukis topped Iowa State 312.325 and Penn State 311.25 in the final optionals to claim the three team crown.
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Sugar Bowl Date Moved to December 31
The Sugar Bowl football game will be played Dec. 31 this coming winter instead of Jan. 1 after a decision by the NCAA executive council on Saturday.
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Bowling Scores in Women's Hi Nine Ten Edna Winder
Edna Winder leads in high scores with a 466 series and 30 high game in the women’s division. The M42 category notes her 10th frame standout performance.
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Bucks Defeat Lakers In NBA Playoff Clash
Milwaukee tops Los Angeles 93 to 72 as Lakers struggle with 20 percent shooting. Costello praises defense while Sharman laments poor offense and passing. Celtics oust Hawks 127-118 to take series 4-2 and face Knicks or Bullets in Eastern finals. Knicks lead Bullets 3-2 after 106-82 win.
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GI Forum Holds Key Tourney In Chanute Bowl Event
In Chanute Kansas three clubs swept the sixth annual GI Forum Bowl ing Tournament at Bowl Mor. Los Corralas Kansas City won team honors with 3162. Lloyd Zinn Parsons led 702 in singles and 637 high scratch 30. Delagar do Garden City and Chris Cruz topped doubles 1370. Delagardo captured all events 1921 and Cruz had tourney high scratch 268. Cruz and Cris Ward Parsons earned century patches from ABC.
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NFL Star Questioned in Auto Theft Ring
Chicago Tribune reports John Brockington star Green Bay Packers running back is being questioned in a nationwide luxury auto theft ring. Authorities say he allegedly purchased a $10,000 stolen car for $2,200, Brockington says he did not know the car was stolen.
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Crowder Bats Explode In Doubleheader Sweep Of Neosho County
Crowder College hammered eight extra base hits including four home runs to sweep Neosho County Community Junior College 15-0 and 7-2. Steve Buckingham led the onslaught with a homer in each game and five RBIs. David Peter held Neosho County until the late innings, while Ralph Pence connected for his first Panther homer.
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The Short Chip: Choking Up for Better Golf Chipping
The piece explains how golfers use a shorter grip on the club to improve chipping control. Renowned players like Nicklaus Archer and Casper illustrate gripping a couple of inches down for lighter, easier management, with chip length affecting grip depth. The author notes muscle control as key and adds a personal line about learning the technique in the Marines.
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Comet Thinclads Tie for Fourth at Red Raven Relays
Coffeyville wins 105 points to lead the Red Raven Relays with Pittsburg second at 44.5 and Independence third at 38. Chanute places with several runners earning seconds and thirds. Dick Ray wins Chanute discus 131 feet 2 inches as Coffeyville tops the outdoor season opener. Chanute heads to Joplin Relays on Tuesday.
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Missouri AD Sparky Stalcup condition uncertain after heart attack
Wilbur Sparky Stalcup, 62, UM athletic director, suffered a possible heart attack early Sunday in Columbia. Doctors said the next 24 hours would determine seriousness. he was resting comfortably Sunday night at Boone County Hospital and held in intensive care.
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