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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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