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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1971

Page

12

Nicklaus Tops Disney Open in Rain-Delayed Finale

Lee Trevino conceded Nicklaus deserved the win as Nicklaus captured a 273 total to win $30,000 in the Walt Disney World Open. Trevino finished tied for 21st to end the year with $231,201.97, Arnold Palmer tied for third at 209,603.77, and Deane Beman placed second in Disney with 276. Palmer, Nicklaus, and Trevino wrap the year with Bahamas Open next.

Orlando Fla Lee Trevino Pro Golf Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Trevino Arnold Palmer Disney Ben Hogan Palmer Little Deane Beman Lanny Wadkins Wadkins

Kentucky Wins Thriller as Lyons Sparks upset Bid

Adolph Rupp’s Kentucky Wildcats beat Kansas State 71-64 while Lyons scored 21 and 19 in the second half. Reggie Royals led Florida State with 22 in Civitan action. Georgia overwhelmed South Alabama 85-70 and Vanderbilt topped Boston College 82-75.

Vanderbilt Boston College Baylor Louisiana State Mississippi Northeast Louisiana Mississippi State North Carolina Charlotte Georgia South Alabama Jacksonville Florida State Stetson Tennessee Tech Ronnie Lyons Kentucky Wildcats Kansas State Jim Andrews Tom Parker Lyons Rupp Lon) Kruger Kruger Reggie Royals FSU Victo

Princeton Stuns North Carolina In Upset Victory

Princeton defeats third ranked North Carolina 89 73 in a stunning non league win. Tigers coach Pete Carril hails a great performance and Ivy hopes while Dean Smith notes Princeton hustle and sharp guards. The night also features Santa Barbara routing Houston 91 71 and Lamar rallying to beat Houston as West Virginia tops NC State with 34 turnovers forced.

Bert Rosenthal Associated Press Princeton Pete Carril North Carolina Tigers Carril Dean Smith West Virginia North Carolina State Wil Robinson

Tigers Upset Tar Heels In Top 20 Collision

The underdog Tigers beat North Carolina 74-61 after a 58-57 second half lead, led by Andy Rimel with 23 points and Ted Manakas 21. Tar Heels stars Bob McAdoo and Bobby Jones each had 20, with Jones fouling out late. Other top teams faltered as Houston, NC State also fell to West Virginia and Southwestern Louisiana respectively.

Tigers Tar Hells North Carolina Andy Rimel Ted Manakas Brian Taylor Bob McAdoo Bobby Jones Tar Heels Jones Associated Press Houston Southwestern Louisiana North Carolina State West Virginia Ohio State Utah State Kentucky Kansas State Jacksonville Tennessee Tech Florida State Stetson Villanova Oregon Arizona State

Causey Plans Scout Life After Big League Career

Wayne Causey, 34, ex infielder for Kansas City, Chicago and Atlanta, moves toward scouting for the Royals covering Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama. He visited Calhoun Junior College coach Fred Frickie in Decatur and recalled playing with Hank Aaron.

Wayne Causey Louisiana Mississippi Alabama Kansas City Royals Causey Decatur Calhoun Fred Frickie Monroe Frickie Cleveland Indiana Baltimore Kansas City Chicago Atlanta

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