Trevino wins British Open as Nicklaus falls short
Lee Trevino captured his second straight British Open with a 71 as Jack Nicklaus, seeking the Grand Slam, failed by a stroke after a fierce late charge. Nicklaus shot 66 to tie the course record but bogeyed the 16th and 18th holes to finish at 279 while Nicklaus’s rival Jacklin faded with a three-putt on 17. Trevino’s clutch 30-foot chip on 17 sealed the outcome.
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Muirfield
Scotland
Jack Nicklaus
Lee Trevino
Trevino
Nicklaus
Tony Jacklin
Jacklin
Lee
Jack
Heather
Jackson
Fullington Leads Jaycee Open After First Round
Jim Fullington of Decatur High, playing from Burningtree, shoots an even par 71 to seize medalist honors and lead the Jaycee Open at Indian Hills. Willie Wilkerson, last year’s champion, cards 72 to sit two back in a three way tie for second with Bobby Knowlton and Mike Free.
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Willie Wilkerson
Wilkerson
Gary Wilhite
Indian Hills Golf Club
Fullington
Euel Livingston
Decatur
Saugahatchee Country Club
Opelika
Bobby Knowlton
Mike Free
Free
Knowlton
J. Cooper
H. Street
J. Newby
J. E. Johnson
R. Estis
F. Chenavit
C. Vinson
D. Teague
Jaycees Open Round Ends With Birdie Putt Finish
Body English helps Gene Livingston line up a birdie putt on No 18 during the opening round of the annual Jaycees Open at Indian Hills Golf Course. Daily Photo by Gary Withite.
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Gene Livingston
Indian Hills Golf Course
Gary Withite
Harion Hill A Football Hero From Florence Starred in 1950s NFL
The piece recalls Harion Hills rise from Florence State Teacher's College to NFL fame with the Chicago Bears in the 1950s. It details his quiet farmboy origins, late discovery by Clark Shaughnessy, and rapid rise to Rookie of the Year, Jim Thorpe Trophy winner, All-Pro honors, and Pro Bowl appearances before a 1958 injury. The article advocates his induction into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, noting his enduring Alabama legacy and urging final ballots to recognize him.
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Montgomery
Chicago Bears
Jacksonville State
Don Salls
Ray Wedgeworth
Gamecocks
Shaughnessy
Wedgeworth
Florence
Hal Self
Notre Dame
Florence State Teacher's College
Harion Hill
Florence State
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Self
George ‘'Pappa
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Bears
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Harion
Chicago
Hanion Hill
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
Haron Hill
Alabama
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Jed Ave
Firestone Champion Tires
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