Golf Round Delayed by Rain In GGO Event
Benny Phillips reports that Friday's second round of the GGO was postponed due to rain. Leaders Julius Boros and Arnold Palmer had strong scores before the delay, with Casper at 68 and Palmer 67. Doug Sanders voiced misery at the weather while others like Crampton were penalized for late tee times as Chi Chi Rodriguez posted 75 in the first round.
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Chi Chi Rodriguez Faces Masters Pressure in Greensboro
Chi Chi Rodriguez aims for a sub 68 score to secure a Masters spot while noting PG rules force him to declare entry by Sunday. He mentions his brother Jesus turning pro next month and praises his putting. He seeks a top 20 finish to qualify, contending with late PGA calls and border line invitations.
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Celtics Aim to Dethrone 76ers in Eastern finals
The Celtics seek the NBA title by beating the Philadelphia 76ers on their home court in Philadelphia. Havlicek scored 35, Sam Jones 27, and Bailey Howell 24 as Boston edged Philadelphia by strong defense and a Howell jumper.
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Davis Leads Bowlers Into Tournament Final
In Akron Ohio Southpaw Dave Davis of Phoenix leads five finalists in the PBA Champions tour. Davis topped Bill Tucker 225 213 to seize the lead late in the block while Jim Stefanich defeated Dick Weber 214 212. Don Johnson of Kokomo also earned a final spot with the $25 000 first prize on the line.
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Worms Turn In NHL Playoffs Stirring West Division Race
The Associated Press reports the West Division playoff battle intensifies as Los Angeles and St. Louis push to keep the momentum. Los Angeles blanked Minnesota 2–0 after Terry Sawchuk made 31 saves, while Glenn Hall was solid for St. Louis limiting Philadelphia to 14 shots. New York’s Ed Giacomin starred in a 3-1 opener win as internal playoff pacing continues amid Martin Luther King Day observances.
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ACC Games Rained Out In Raleigh And Chapel Hill
Rain halted two ACC baseball games as NC State led 6 1 in the third at Raleigh over NC State Maryland at Chapel Hill was 0 0 in the second when the game stopped. Rescheduling depends on impact to standings.
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Bowling Results Highlight Carolina League Standings
The report lists last night's bowling results and notes Rudy's Raiders leading the Carolina League with Karen No. Place and Cecil High Team among contenders.
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Season Openings Shift As Pirates Astros Clash In Houston
Opening day spreads across several parks with many postponements due to King’s assassination. Pirates and Astros inaugurate in Houston with Jim Bunning versus Larry Dierker, Larry Shepard’s managerial debut, while other teams like Senators Twins Cubs Reds Mets Dodger St. Louis Braves and Red Sox begin season actions under adjusted schedules and notable debuts.
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Weather Talk Plays Big Role In Golf Practice
From Page 6 the report notes rain affecting club selection but not much the ball distance. A golfer says rain doesn’t change play and a second round putt was worse on Thursday while High Point’s Johnny Johnston received a reprieve Friday.
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Pride Takes Priority In Olympic Cage Trials
The AAU All-Stars defeated the Armed Forces 71 to 63 as team depth and power outweighed service squad grit. A 45-man selection committee will meet after tonight’s AAU NAIA title game to name the 12-man Olympic team and six alternates for Mexico City.
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Henderson Leads AAU Diving Event
Henderson of Lansing tops the field in both one meter and three meter events at East Carolina University as preliminaries begin for the NCAA AAU diving championships. McManaman and Huffstutler post notable scores with other named divers listed among entrants.
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DiMaggio Returns To Dugout As A's Coach
Joe DiMaggio is named full time coach and Oakland vice president. The 53 year old Hall of Famer returns to baseball after years away, joining the Oakland Athletics during their Birmingham exhibition with the Cincinnati Reds. He says he aims to mentor the young players and has no plan to manage.
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Spring Baseball Friday Results Skipped by Rain
Wet grounds in Baltimore forced Friday night baseball to be canceled as Atlanta faced the weather in Indiana with the schedule hit by rain and delays.
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