De Vicenzo Wins Houston Open After Controversy
Roberto De Vicenzo wins the Houston Champions International with a final total of 287 after a late decision on the 18th hole. Dan Sikes finishes third at 276, Jack Nicklaus fourth, and Lee Trevino tied for second before missing a short putt. De Vicenzo’s 141st tour victory earns $20,000 and marks his third Texas win.
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Cummings Cups Loosa Tourney Champion Again
Hometowner Jackie Cummings won the Loosa Country Club Men's Invitational for the fourth time. He shot 65 65 69 for a 203 total a sub-par round on a par 70 course to beat Mike Smith of Selma by 12 strokes. Don Meyer won the B division in a playoff with Tommy Burns after a 230 total.
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Pearson Wins Fireball 300 at Asheville Speedway
Ford driver Dave Pearson from Weaverville led nearly every lap to win the Fireball 300 stock car race at Asheville Weaverville Speedway. Richard Petty started on the pole, Bobby Isaac finished second, and Buddy Baker spun out after leading for one lap. The race served as a prep for the Rebel 400 at Darlington.
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Open Racing Big Success at Decatur International Raceway
A full house watched 60 cars compete in multiple classes at Decatur International Raceway on Saturday night. Earl Roden of Muscle Shoals won the modifieds open, with Paul Crabtree and Bill Woodall of Manchester, Tennessee close behind. Thomas Morgan of Warrior led the limited late models, followed by Morris Smith of Hartselle and Ray Steele of Decatur. Oeal Terry of Decatur won the feature for his third straight main event, with Jessie Justice and C. Chambers of Decatur 2nd and 3rd. Twenty seven cadets and late models, plus skeeters, added to the turnout as another open race is planned.
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Baseball Roundup: Indians and Yankees Rally in Tight Games
A flurry of late-inning hits and pitching brilliance highlights baseball action. Stan Williams saved a two-hitter for Cleveland after a Siebert exit in cold weather as the Indians won their third straight with three consecutive three-hitters. The Yankees, buoyed by Jose Cardenal and Leon Wagner, pulled ahead in the bottom of the seventh. Al Downing allowed a grand slam to Peters but Chicago’s lefty struck out nine for his first win after three losses. The Red Sox fell to the A’s as Bert Campaneris and Ramon Webster produced key plays and Chuck Dobson earned the win. Mickey Stanley and Denny McLain propelled Detroit to victory as McLain moved to 4-0 with distance-preserving effort.
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Georgia Tech Star Drafted by Indiana
Georgia Tech guard Phil Wagner was drafted by Indiana in the early rounds of the NBA draft. The 6-foot-2 guard led Tech with an average of more than 19 points per game last season.
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Dancer's Image eyes Triple Crown bid after Derby win
Louisville report notes Dancer's Image heads to Baltimore for the Preakness with a possible Triple Crown bid. Owner Peter Fuller reveals insurance on the Derby winner increased to 1.8 million while no concrete syndication plans exist. Ussery rides the colt to victory, becoming one of the few jockeys to win consecutive Derbies.
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