Campbell Defends Spirit of America Golf Classic Title
Veteran golfer Frank Campbell of Huntsville defends his Spirit of America Golf Classic title at Burningtree Country Club. Norman Barnhart led by four strokes entering the final round but faltered on the back nine as Campbell's steady play, including a clutch shot to seven feet on No. 18, sealed a two stroke victory.
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Norm Barnhart
Burningtree Country Club
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Campbell
Huntsville Country Club
Huntsville Insurance
Gary Wilhite
Spirit tournament ends with Campbell tied for lowest three day total
Billy Mitchell Campbell finishes with 214 total, tying inaugural Spirit winner Billy Ray Roberson who set a similar three day score. Roberson led in 1969 when the course played par 71. his three day total was 213. Barnhart, who started two back of Wren Lum and four ahead of Campbell, stood even at the turn before the round concluded.
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Spirit
Billy Ray Roberson
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Mobile
Decatur Eyes AAU Diving Nationals Site
Divers and AAU officials in Decatur and Point Mallard urged the AAU to name Decatur as the host of the national diving championship, arguing the city’s facilities and support make it a strong venue for the event. The contention came from local divers and officials gathered Sunday.
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Decatur
Decatur eyed for 1974 National diving championships
The article details the first Olympic pre qualifying regional diving meet held in the South. It notes Decatur’s hosting bid for the 1974 National AAU Championships, praising the meet’s organization and local support. It cites Barton and local officials along with 2,000 spectators as strong positives for Decatur’s bid.
Five Divers Qualify for National Championships in July
Five divers Don Craine Rich Mathery Sue Rogers Lori Futch and Barbara Harding will dive on both 1 and 3 meter boards at the Amateur Athletic Union National Championships July 11 15 after pre qualifying at Point Mallard. Craine led the men on 3 meter Sunday while Mathery topped the 1 meter. Miss rs from New Cannon YMCA and other contenders earned Nationals spots and Olympic Trials qualification.
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U.S.A
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Dick Ridge
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Bill Barton
Barton
Cornell University
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Sue Rogers
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Barbara Harding
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Craine
Mathery
Carrie Irish
New Cannon Ymca
Miss Futch
Barbara
New Cannon
Barb Seel
Steve Schenthal
Saints
Steve McParland
Hurricane
Maxwell Benning Wins U S Open Amid Barnett Collapse
Susie Maxwell Benning captured her second U S Open title at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck New York defeating Pam Barnett who squandered a three stroke lead. Benning posted a final round 71 earning $6000 as Barnett finished tied for second with Judy Rankin and Kathy Ahern.
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N.Y
Susie Maxwell Benning
Pam Barnett
Mrs. Benning
Incline Village
Nev
Pam
Miss Barnett
Judy Rankin
Kathy Ahern
Mrs. Rankin
Miss Ahern
Betty Burdevidt
Edwards Records SE Golf Triumph
Danny Edwards of Edmund Oklahoma won the 45th Southeastern Amateur Golf Tournament with a final round two under par 70 to finish six strokes ahead. Frank Zoller of New Albany Indiana won a sudden death playoff for second place over Ben Crenshaw of Austin Texas.
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Pinehurst
N.C
Chris Pigott
Marlow Heights
Vinny Giles
Richmond
Arthur Russell
Freeport
Tex
Gary Koch
Temple Terrace
Fla
Bill Lewis
Florence
S.G
Tom Kick Jr
Austin
Danny Yates
Atlanta
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