Weiskopf Declines Nicklaus Shadow Focuses on Golf
Tom Weiskopf rejects being the next Jack Nicklaus and says his aim is to win majors. He notes his recent run of form with three wins in four events and a major focus on maturing and refining his game for the Open at Oakmont.
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Nicklaus Faces New Challenge
Nicklaus drops from leading money winner spot as Trevino rises with a splash of wins. The text notes Trevino's 1971 Open wins and Nicklaus’s comeback with 11 titles in 18 months, including two majors, plus statements on the ongoing challenge from Weiskopf and the spirit of competition in golf.
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Wepner Terrell Bout Becomes Official for June 23
The 10 round heavyweight bout between Chuck Wepner and Ernie Terrell was made official in Trenton after promoters posted Wepner’s guaranteed purse of 10 000. Wepner’s New Jersey title is not at stake and the fight is set for Convention Hall in Atlantic City on June 23. A May 23 signing required Wepner’s purse to be placed 10 days before the match.
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Top 10 Pitchers and Records Snapshot
Snapshot lists top pitchers with teams Billingham Cincinnati 8 2 800 P Niekro Atlanta 6 2 .750 Twitchell Philadelphia 5 2 .714 John Los Angeles 3 2 .714 Wise St Louis 7 3 700 Os teen Los Angeles 7 3 .700 Sutton Los Angeles 8 4 3647 notes.
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U S All Star Basketball Team Heads for China Tour
A 12 member U S college all star basketball squad leaves for Anchorage on a three week trip to China. Star players include Quinn Buckner Kevin Grevey and Rich Kelly with coach Gene Bartow leading the team as they face the Chinese national squad and other clubs. A US women’s team from John F Kennedy College joins the trip.
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Foreman Files For Divorce
Heavyweight champion George Foreman 24 has filed for divorce from wife Adrianne Ray Foreman. Lawyer Robert Lord cited boxing duties and world championship commitments as partly responsible for marital strain. The suit filed Tuesday seeks custody of their six month old daughter Michi Helen. couple separated last month.
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Just Approaching Peak Not Yet Bored Says Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus, 33, opens U S Open defense amid claims he has not peaked. He cites strong concentration, aims for fourth Open and Jones record, and notes long-held clubs and equipment as part of his game. He values interest in golf over earnings and plans to keep competing.
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McCreary Hired as Vancouver Canucks Coach
Bill McCreary was named the Vancouver Canucks new coach, the last of four candidates to be interviewed. The 38 year old will lead a team that finished last season with the third worst record in the 16 team NHL and the contract runs for two years with terms undisclosed.
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