Mitchell Triumphs In Sudden Death At Tournament Of Champions
In Rancho La Costa California Bobby Mitchell edged golf great Jack Nicklaus in a sudden death playoff to win the Tournament of Champions. Mitchell’s 20 foot birdie on the first extra hole sealed his second pro victory, besting Nicklaus who led by five strokes before faltering on the 14th. Trevorino Cranpton Hill and Heard tied for third at 264.
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Columbus Junior High split duals at Norfolk
Columbus Junior High track teams split a dual with Norfolk on the all weather oval. Seventh graders won 1A 40 while the grade meet yielded strong showings from Urets Swartzer Geax and Goos with multiple event wins. Ninth graders and eighth grade divisions produced points and notable performances as coaches noted upcoming meets in Grand Island and near-term invitations.
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Rich Sliva
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Great Plains
Chiefs-Dolphins set to clash in league opener
The article previews the NFL 1972 season opener between the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City. It notes past dramatic games, opens with a historic playoff overtime finish, lists opening games across the league, and mentions new coaches Abe Gibron Bill Peterson John Ralston Lou Sabin Khayat Harland Svare.
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Redskins
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Houston
John Ralston
Denver
Lou Sabant
Buffalo
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Platte College Tops Creighton In Golf Match
Platte College defeated Creighton University 1 4 in a match play meet at Elks Country Club Saturday. Jim Bartak earned medalist honors with 25 and won 77 234 over Hanson. Keith Engelmann won 7 0 to top Sheehan 84. Dan Harrish shot 77 for a 34 win over Kennedy 78. Ron Filipowicz posted 2 and a 2 1 win over Chavez 83. Dave Maurstad and Carvey tied 03 with split 1B.
Knicks meet Lakers in NBA Finals showdown season preview
Basketball notes project a Knicks versus Lakers final with a wide opening game on Wednesday at 3. The Lakers beat the Bucks in six to reach the final, while the Knicks routed the Celtics in five. Jerry West could regroup for a stronger series. Baseball sections lament Saturday snooze and odd TV choices. The Astros and Richie Allen shine as the season unfolds.
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Celtics
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New York
Swords
Houston Astros
Richie Allen
Chicago Bulls Sold to San Diego Investor
The Chicago Bulls NBA team has been sold to Peter Graham, a Canadian millionaire and operator of the San Diego Arena. The deal keeps the team in Chicago for at least three years, per the San Diego Union report.
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Chicago
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Astros rally for 13-7 win over Giants in ninth inning
Astros overcome a four-run lead entering the ninth as Tony Houston sparks a 10-run burst with a three-run homer and Jee May adds a late rally. Mets sweep Cubs in doubleheader. Expos stumble. Padres and Phillies win. Atlanta, St Louis, and others post results.
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Charlie Fox
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Tony Houston
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Alanta
Cincinnati
Jee May
Houston
Cleon Jones
Jin Fregosi
Mets
Jim Beauchamp
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Ted Simmons
Clay Kirby
Evansville Takes Early Lead As Pitcher Esteffe Powers Win
Pitcher Dick Esteffe delivered a three run homer in the fourth inning helping Evansville Tri-Plests beat the Wiehlta Aeros 6-2 to stay two games up in the Eastern Division of the American Association. Dob Hansen and Bob Cotuccia reached base ahead of Esteffe. Hansen added an Evansville homer in the eighth. Elsewhere Denver defeated Oklahoma City 9-5 to close in on the top in the Western Division. Omaha beat Indianapolis 4-3 and Iowa defeated Tulsa 7-4. Tom Washington of Pittsburgh set the ABA playoff record with 35 rebounds in a game versus Minnesota in 1980.
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Omaha
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Darwin Rookie Clouts 4th Home Run for Twins
Rookie Darwin belted his fourth homer in five games as Minnesota beat Oakland 4 2. The 22-year-old outfielder turned from pitcher to hitter, after rising through Dodgers and Twins systems, and was a key spark in a day of MLB results across the circuit.
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St. Paul-Minneapolis
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Oakland
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Lakers Clinch Western Title In Six Games Over Bucks
The Los Angeles Lakers toppled Milwaukee 1000 to clinch the Western Conference playoffs in six games. Jerry West sparked a late surge scoring 12 points in the final 3½ minutes after a rough third period, as LA overcame a 10 point deficit. The Lakers will face the New York Knicks in the Finals starting Wednesday in Los Angeles.
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Rangers reach Cup finals after semifinal sweep of Hawks
The Rangers beat Chicago 6 2 to advance to the Stanley Cup finals as they chase their first title since 1940. Rod Gilbert Hadfield and Bobby Rousseau scored with Villemure backstopping. Boston needs one win over St Louis to join in the final series despite St Louis’ two goals from Murphy and Sabourin.
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CHS Second At Hastings Invitational Golf Meet
Lincoln Southeast won the Hastings Invitational with 335, edging Columbus and Fremont. Hastings placed fourth at 340, with Lincoln Thigh at 344 and North Platte 351. Ran Strickler led Coach Jack Johnson’s team on a wet course with an 80, tying for second before a playoff moved him to fourth. Ian Emerson and Alicn Kappler shot 84s, Tom Stelser 87, while Rembie Sasse of Southeast earned medalist honors with 78. Columbus heads to Fremont Invitational. Apollo Conference event to follow at Elk Country Club.
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Vanderbilt selects three captains for 1972 football team
Nashville AP reports offensive guard Jim Avery linebacker Joe Cook and safety Ken Stone have been chosen as tri-captains for Vanderbilt’s 1972 football squad. St Louis AP notes Crystal Palace captain John Sewell, 31, is fired after a stint as right back in English football.
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Ryun clocks mile in 3 57.1 at Kansas Relays
In Lawrence Kansas Carl Ryun returns from a 16 month retirement to run the Glenn Cunningham Mile in 3 57 1. He says 8 57 is on pace for the Olympic Trials and plans a Drake Relays start this week. Tom Von Suden finishes second in 3 57 5 as a packed crowd roars.
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Knicks Clinch East Title in 131 103 Win Over Celtics
Knicks rally from 14 down to beat Celtics 131 103 and take the series 4 1 to advance to the NBA finals. Dave DeBusschere leads New York with 24 points and 11 rebounds as Jerry Teasdale adds eight baskets and Bill Bradley contributes a layup. Celtics star Havlicek nets 32 in a losing effort.
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JFK cage mentor resigns post
WAHOO Nebraska AP Coach Haymond J. Tennant resigns as head basketball coach and faculty professor at John F Kennedy College. Tennant arrived in 1870 after five years coaching at Walsh High School Ottumwa Iowa. His JFK tenure ended with a 1-31 mark and his future plans are uncertain.
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