Nicklaus Skips Hall of Fame Classic at Pinehurst No. 2
Golf Notebook reports Jack Nicklaus declines this week's Hall of Fame Classic at Pinehurst to skip the event before the World Series of Golf at Firestone. The piece notes other defections, a notable pin drop by Jay Overton, Hale Irwin's drive to qualify for the World Series, and Leonard Thompson's 64 at Pinehurst.
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Pinehurst
Jack Nicklaus
Nicklaus
Golden Bear
Tom Watson
Gary Player
Gene Littler
Ray Floyd
Floyd
Hall of Fame Golf Classic Scores Set In Brief Round
First round results list numerous players on the 7007 yard Inehurst Country Club course as J C Snead Hale Irwin Mike Morley Lou Graham Rex Caldwell and others posted scores in the Hall of Fame Classic. The scoreboard notes various initials and abbreviations amid an expansive player lineup and references a page 58 hall feature.
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Pinehurst
Inehurst Country Club
J.C. Snead
Lon Hinkie
Hale Irwin
Mike Morley
T Biancas
Burns
Charles Coody
Aos Miller Barber
Pooley
Bob Gilder
Schroed
Lou Graham
Ardy Bean
Prevalay Floyd Bod Eastway
Mike Wynn
Jim Simons
Don Hee
Rex Caldwell
Zender
Eddie Pearce
Victor Regata
Mac MecLendon
SB Arche
Rod Funseth
Lee Eider Jonn Gentile
Gibby Gilbe
Lyn Lon
Snead shoots 63 at Pinehurst amid confidence slump
J C Snead fires an eight under par 63 at Pinehurst No. 2, describing a challenging year marked by negative thinking and a failed effort to fix his game. He notes improved iron play and greens, but questions whether hes over the hump while admitting previous drives and confidence suffered.
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Pinehurst
Jay Overton
Overton
PGA
Jim Pettit
J. C. Snead
Snead
Pinehurst Country Club
Clemson Players Hope For Football Turnaround
Clemson quarterback Steve Fuller and receiver Jerry Butler enter their junior year hoping the Tigers return to elite form. Fuller, an all American prospect from Spartanburg, led his high school to an undefeated regular season and state title game. Butler, noted for speed and reliable hands, drew interest from Maryland and other top programs after a 33 reception 4 TD prior season.
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Steve Fuller
Jerry Butler
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Spartanburg
Georgia
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Frank Howard
Tigers
Clemson Football Rebuilding Under Freshman Fuller and Butler
Clemson enters scrimmage amid a rebuild after a 2-9 season and 5-15-2 stretch these past two years. Fuller recalls disappointment as a freshman but credits later playing time and lessons from 1975 ACC rookie of the week honors. Butler also faced limited opportunities as the Tigers seek improvement under new momentum.
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Georiga Tech
Tulane
Clemson
Butler
Charley
Prep Schedule for Tonight’s Key High School Games
Thomasville at HP Central Trinity at Allen Jay N Davidson at Ledford E Forsyth at E Davidson E Randolph at Randleman N Moore at SW Randolph Ragsdale at SE Guilford Graham vs Parkland at 7 30 p m at Bowman Gray all other games at 8 p m
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HP Central Trinity
Allen
Alexander Almost Reaches Trivia With Brock Steal
San Francisco catcher Alexander recalls watching Lou Brock steal his 26th base of the season to tighten on Ty Cobb's career record. He notes the crowd's roar and reflects that Brock may break the mark soon, while Downing Branca and Stallard are cited for historic home runs and moments.
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Associated Press
Gary Alexander
al Downing
Ralph Branca
Tracy Stallard
Alexander
San Francisco
Lou Brock
Ty Cobb
Downing
Branca
Stallard
Hank Aaron
Babe Ruth
Bobby Thompson
New York Giants
Roger Maris
Ruth
Brock
RagsdaleOpens Season At New Site Memorial Stadium
The Ragsdale vs Southeast Guilford football opener moved to Memorial Stadium in Greensboro due to Southeast field not being ready. The game starts at 8 p m tonight.
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Memorial Stadium
Greensboro
Southeast
Close Play Highlights ECC Tourney
The Emerywood Country Club Championships featured tightly contested matches with 11 sets requiring seven games to win. Defending champion Dave Ashcraft survived without a tiebreaker to stay in contention as Jordan Washburn and others advanced.
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Dave Ashcraft
Jordan Washburn
Central Carolina Conference Increases Gate Price For Football
Prices at Central Carolina Conference football games rise to $2 at the gate to cover rising athletic equipment costs and align with other leagues. Students retain reduced tickets at their schools.
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Central Carolina Conference
HPC appoints Murphy Osborne Carolinas Conference commissioner
High Point College selects Dr. Murphy Osborne to oversee the Carolinas Conference after Dr. Clyde Robertson resigns due to ill health. Osborne, HPC vice president of student affairs since 1971, becomes longtime Joby Hawn Cup era head as the seven‑team league reshapes its tournament format to include women's and men's games, with finals moved to March and coordinated with the ACC.
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Osborne
Clyde Robertson
Pfeiffer
Robertson
Joby Hawn
Panthers
High Point
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