Palmer the legendary golfer with broader fame
A profile from Latrobe, Pennsylvania describes Arnold Palmer as more than the world’s greatest golfer, detailing his business ventures, celebrity appeal, and home life. It notes his Army fan club, endorsements, and status as a local hero who prefers ordinary family life between tours.
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Palmer Favored To Win Masters In Augusta Poll
Arnold Palmer is rated runaway favorite to win a fourth Masters title in Augusta this week by golf writers. In a Journal-Constitution poll he collected 63 points from 30 writers, with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player second. Charlie Coe led the amateur section with 18 first place votes.
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Tiger Fullmer Title Bout Slated for Nigeria Stadium
Nigeria plans a June or July defense fight for Dick Tiger against Gene Fullmer in Ibadan's Liberty Stadium with a guaranteed $182,009 amid parliamentary opposition. Tiger seeks to avenge defeats on Fullmer after taking the title in San Francisco and a February rematch draw in Las Vegas.
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Reds Peak Twins Tigers 19-0 In Spring Drills
Morgan County High School Tigers beat their White team 19 to 0 in spring training action. Key plays featured Melvin Carnel interceptions and a 21 yard pass from Mike Simpson to Wendell Blankenship, with Parker adding a 20 yard ramble and the final TD set by Simpson.
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Bham Teacher Tops Decathlon at Nashville AAU Meet
John Thomas led high jump with 7 feet 2 inches and was named outstanding performer. Phil Mulkey won the 10 event decathlon with 7616 points, beating J D Martin of Norman Oklahoma who had 7216. Brooks Johnson and Ralph Boston captured multiple events as 3000 spectators watched the Nashville meet.
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Little League Tryouts Set For This Week
Five age groups from 8 to 12 will try out this week. American League uses water tower field at Delano Park, National League at Wingfoot number one. Tryouts run Monday to Wednesday from 5 p.m. with 12 year olds on Monday, 11 year olds on Tuesday, and the remaining ages on Wednesday.
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Moseley Wins Three Events at Florida Relays
Alabama’s Charles Moseley swept three events including the 120 yard high hurdles and broad jump at the Florida Relays in Gainesville. Northeast Louisiana’s John Pennel tried 16 feet 4 inches in pole vault but failed, while Pennel also highlighted the day with a world mark chase in the high jump and related events.
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Barber Opens Azalea Open Lead In Wilmington
Jerry Barber moved into a one stroke lead after three rounds of the Azalea Open in Wilmington with a 2 under par 70, posting 207 for 54 holes. Bruce Crampton shot 65 to share second with Billy Maxwell at 208, as Littler finished at 209 and Knudson 211.
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Former Yankee Wilcey Moore Dies at 88 in Hollis
Hollis Okla AP Wilcey Moore a pitching star with the 1927 New York Yankees and Babe Ruths roommate for several years has died Born May 20 1897 in Bonita Texas Moore worked in pro baseball late entering at 25 and reaching the majors near age 30
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USGA Announces Qualifying Sites for Open Championship
The USGA released plans for 79 courses across 87 states to host 36 hole qualifying rounds, selecting a field of 150 players for the Open. Entries must be in by 5 p.m. EST May 8, with total prize money of 93 800 and 86 000 earmarked for the championship proper.
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