Hogan Sags At Houston In Champions Invitational Opener
Ben Hogan, 58, shot nine over par after 11 holes in the Houston Champions Invitational. Kermit Zarley incurred a two stroke penalty yet shared the lead at four under with Larry Hinson after 18 holes. Hubert Green, Dave Hill, Bob Murphy were within a stroke, while Arnold Palmer and others trailed. Zarley joked about the penalty as he eyed victory.
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Gamecocks Lose In Tournament
William Carey College of Hattiesburg and Livingston University move into the NAIA District 27 winners bracket. Therrell Myers hit a home run to lead Carey past Jacksonville State 7 6 in 11 innings while Livingston routed Jackson State 10 1.
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Baseball Standings and Week Overview
The American League East showing Boston Baltimore New York Washington Cleveland and Detroit with varied records. West Division includes Oakland California Minnesota Kansas City Milwaukee and Chicago. Thursday results feature New York over Milwaukee 4 3 in 10 innings. Friday games list several matchups across divisions with night schedules and weekend pairings.
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League Owners Protests All Star Game Controversy
NBA commissioner Walter Kennedy reports all 17 league owners protest a planned all star game with an ABA team set for Houston May 28. Owners say the game breaches contracts requiring club permission, threaten action against players who participate. Kennedy notes charity proceeds could ease consent. ABA comment unavailable.
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Valentine Tops SEC Field In Opening Golf Round
Tom Valentine shot a three under par 69 to lead the SEC golf tournament at Callaway Gardens Mountainview Course. Georgia holds a one stroke lead over Florida as Danny Yates and Florida’s Andy North and Jimmy McQuillan carded 71. Alabama sits third at 372 and LSU 377 after rain and wind affected scores.
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NASCAR Race Eye Big Finish
Frank Warren and Bill Champion, veterans of NASCAR's Grand National circuit, aim for strong finishes in Sunday's Winston 500 at Talladega. Warren qualified 11th at 177.093 mph and Champion 12th at 175.249 mph as Donnie Allison won the pole at 185.869 mph for the 12:30 p.m. start.
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Chicago Beats Montreal 2 0 in NHL series start
Chicago defeats Montreal 2 to 0 to take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series. Chicago hosts Montreal in game 2 with Sunday noon start and national TV coverage noted.
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