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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1974
Page
5
South Africa’s Bobby Cole, tied for third with Lee Trevino and Jack Nicklaus looming, fades after a bogey at 16 and a mishap at 17. He blames poor driving and long game as Trevino wins the 56th PGA Championship. Cole earned about $10,950 more and reflected on pressure and form.
Lee Trevino defeated Jack Nicklaus to win the 56th PGA Championship at Tanglewood, sealing the victory with a closing 18-foot birdie bid by Nicklaus failing to force a playoff. Nicklaus praised Trevino’s superior play as excitement built among 19,000 fans.
In Clon NC coverage of the GA National championship at Tanglewood Golf Club, Lee Trevino won $45,000 for first place on a 7050 yard par 70 course. Other prize money listed includes Jack Nicklaus $25,700 and Sam Snead $10,955, with numerous players earning from $4,275 to $1,260.
Richard Petty and David Pearson battled through the Talladega race at Alabama Motor Speedway. Petty trailed at times but faked outside then drove inside near the finish, edging Pearson by a nose as Baker faded with car trouble. An early caution shaped the unusual start.
NASCAR star Richard Petty swapped to a 355 cubic inch engine this season and has dominated superspeedway events. He edged David Pearson by five feet at Alabama Motor Speedway, earning his 163rd career victory and boosting season earnings to 201.17 dollars. Pearson blamed the last lap draft, while Petty highlighted timing and late bid moves as the difference.
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