Nicklaus Sees End of One-Man Golf Dominance
At the Atlanta Classic Nicklaus says no single player will dominate the pro tour in the future. He notes fewer players win eight to ten events yearly and predicts under five wins per year ahead. He cites money pressure and a strong influx of young talent as factors.
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Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Bermuda
Dallas
Houston
New Orleans
Palmer
Billy Casper
Casper
Atlanta Country Club
Julius Boros
al Geiberger
Argentina
Roberto DeVicenzo
Big Jack
Ussery Seeks Belmont Victory With Jade Amicol
Jockey Bobby Ussery rides Jade Amicol in the Belmont Stakes as Dancer's Image is retired to stud. A win would give Ussery a second Belmont triumph in the Triple Crown sequence, while Forward Pass looms as Calumet Farm’s bid to break the 1948 drought. Ardoise and Draft Card also race as contenders with CBS set to televise.
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ED Schuyler JR
Associated Press
NEW York (Ap
Bobby Ussery
Dancer
Jade Amicol
Ussery
Peter Fuller
Fuller
Boston Sportsman
Watermill Farm
Calumet Farm
Calumet
Citation
Max Hirsch
Adele Rand
Call Me
Prince
Bill Boland
Hirsch
John Rotz
Open Competition Debuts at Moulton Speedway Friday
Moulton Speedway launches open competition on Friday night as promoters Wayne Mahaffey and Bobby Boyd add a new 25 lat feature to a program including cadets and limited late models. Gates open at 5 p.m. with time trials at 7:30 and racing at 8:15.
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Bobby Boyd
Lawrence County
Moulton Speedway
Mahaffey
Boyd
Gene Chapp
Donis Michael
Earl Roden
Ohnny Abernathy
Don Ledlow
Crowden
Billy Putman
Rochester
Glenn England
McMurtrie
Brewer
Tennessee
Paul Crabtree
Vol
Skeeters
Ghlight
Jake
Here
Moulton-Decatur Road
North Alabama
Moulton ‘Speedway
Florida State and NC State Favored in District NCAA Baseball
In Gastonia North Carolina Florida State and North Carolina State were favored to win their opening District 3 games in the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Florida State at 27 4 faces East Carolina while NC State at 20 6 meets Alabama.
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Florida State
North Carolina State
Ening
Omaha
Neb
N. C. State
Alabama
East Carolina
Seminoles
Paradise Pool Offers Summer Swim Sessions in Decatur
Registration opens June 1 for Paradise Pool on Washington Street Northwest with four two week sessions for beginners advanced beginners and intermediates from June 10 to August 2. A three week Junior Senior Life Saving course runs June 10 to 28 with classes 9 to 9 55 a.m. 10 to 10 55 a.m. and 11 to noon. All classes run Monday through Friday.
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Decaturarks and Recreation
Red Cross
Paradise Pool
Washington Street
N.W
Registration Set For Net Program In Decatur Parks
Decatur Parks and Recreation invites eight week tennis instruction for all ages. Registration with Howard Belsher at Delano Park courts June 6 7 8 eight through 18 register 8-11 a.m. and adults 5-6 p.m. Classes run June 10 to Aug 2 Monday through Friday with fees 2 dollars per participant. Balls provided students must bring their own racquets.
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Decatur Parks and Recreation
Howard Belsher
Delano Park
Park and Recreation Department
Falcons Trade Two For One In Rams Deal
The Atlanta Falcons announced a three way trade sending linebacker Bob Sanders and guard Jim Wilson to Los Angeles for Bucky Pope and another player. Pope, a 6 5 205 lb veteran, has 34 receptions with 13 touchdowns. Sanders was a 1966 ninth round pick from North Texas State and Wilson previously starred at the University of Georgia.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Falcons
Los Angeles Rams
Bucky Pope
Bob Sanders
Jim Wilson
Falcons
Pope
Sanders
North Texas State
Wilson
University of Georgia
Wojcik Delivers Walkoff For Birmingham In 13 Inning Win
In a 13 inning Southern League clash Birmingham topped Savannah 3 2 as Stan Wojcik powered a late rally with a sharp hit after a 41 lead by Evansville beat Asheville 8 5 and Charlotte edged Montgomery. The Birmingham win keeps them three games ahead of Asheville in second place.
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Stan Wojcik
Savannah
Southern
Associated Press
Birmingham
Athletics
Asheville
Evansville
Charlie
Montgomery
A’s
Wojcik
Vancouver
Hoss Bowlin
North Carolina
University of Alabama
Bowlin
Alabama
Charlotte
Hornets
Chuck Manuel
al Norberg
Jim Jenkins
Reed Aims for seventh straight win with Braves
Atlanta rookie Ron Reed seeks his seventh consecutive victory as the Braves chase first place in the National League. He would stretch an undefeated start and maintain the club's strong late-season push.
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Atlanta
Ron Reed
Braves
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