Player Leads Nelson Golf by One Stroke
Gary Player shot 66 to lead the $100,000 Nelson Golf Classic by one stroke after the opening round at Preston Trail. Miller Barber Harold Henning and Jack Montgomery followed with 67s while winds up to 30 mph tested players and putting, with Henning using 28 putts and Barber sinking birdie putts from 18 to 35 feet.
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Virginia 500 qualifiers hit the Martinsville track
Qualifying for Saturday's Virginia 500 NASCAR Grand National race begins with hopes of breaking the existing speed record. Six drivers clocked faster laps than the 77.386 mph record, led by David Pearson at 78.091 mph and Richard Petty near 78 mph. Qualifying will determine half the 40 car field, with the rest set in a 20 lap race Saturday.
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Don Miller Faces New Threat at Bowman Gray Stadium
Don Miller, a rising force in Winston-Salem stock car racing, challenges for the modified division lead at Bowman Gray Stadium. He cites his 1936 Chevrolet modified car, owned by Richard Payne, and his improved second place after Easter Monday, aiming to move up one notch in the nine event meet including a demolition derby.
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Thursday's Results and Upcoming MLB Schedule
Chicago edged Atlanta 5 2 in Thursday action. Upcoming games include Philadelphia at Atlanta Houston at Chicago New York at Cincinnati Los Angeles at San Francisco Pittsburgh at St. Louis and more across two days with several N noted.
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Raleigh Invitational Golf For Ladies Begins Today
A field of 45 players opens the Raleigh Ladies Invitational Golf Tournament led by defending champion Kathy Whitworth. The $15,000 event at Raleigh Country Club runs three days with a top prize of $2,500. pro-am results put Mrs. Darden’s team at 60 for best ball, tied for second at 61 with Jeanne Lesko Beth Stone Amie Amich and Sharon Miller.
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White Sox Slump Keeps Stanky In Great Shape
The White Sox endure a winless stretch as Eddie Stanky walks the Met Stadium foul lines after a 3-2 loss to the Twins. Chicago ace Gary Peters allowed three straight third inning hits. Al Worthington earned the win for Minnesota. Cubs beat Braves 5-2 behind Ron Santo’s two homers.
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Salem Rebels top Hi-Toms in late rally protest after win
Pitching by Joe Little secured a Salem victory as Hi-Toms collapse after four innings. Little relieved Bob Settle and fanned 13 while holding Hi-Toms to two runs in 5 1 3 innings. Umpire tar trouble delayed start. Hoak protested batter interference in the first inning before discarding the protest after the win.
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Willow Creek May Get Meet
The Willow Creek Golf Club at High Point is under consideration for the 1971 U S Men s Amateur. Joe Dey of the USGA toured the course and will return for further inspection this summer before a decision. The course is under four years old and the last national event was in 1962 at Pinehurst North Carolina.
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Wildlife Commission proposes broad changes to hunting rules
North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission unveiled tentative 1968 69 hunting regulation changes. Proposals include aligning goose with duck season dates, spring gobbler season April 11 to May 3 with no dogs, a uniform bear season Oct 18 to Nov 23 in several eastern counties, and adjusted deer seasons across western and eastern counties. Also limits raccoon and opossum seasons in Duplin and related areas. A single $5 season permit covers most game lands and check stations. live animal removal is barred. Public hearings planned in May.
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