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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1972
Page
15
The Carolina Cougars unveil Billy Cunningham in Greensboro and Charlotte as the 29 year old forward returns amid court battles and merger talk. Club officials tout optimism under new coach Larry Brown while Cunningham discusses player rights and possible league absorption.
At Pebble Beach opening round six players tied at one under par 71, with Jack Nicklaus saying the course is not as hard as it looks and many players cautious. Jim Wiechers Gary Player Orville Moody Chi Chi Rodriguez comment on nerves and conditions as others chase the 12th major.
The opening round of the 72nd U S Open at Pebble Beach produced a logjam led by 71s from Nicklaus Moody Rodriguez Shaw Rudolph Zarley and others. Trevino battled illness to shoot 74 as Palmer struggled to 77 and Weis Kopf led a churning field in rough seas and fog.
In Willow Creek a golf event drew a mix of drivers and license plate sightings in the parking lot as Barnhill led the state WGA field. Observers noted the cars and plates reflecting local clubs and players before the round proceeded.
Roy Rubin was hired as the Philadelphia 76ers new head coach to replace Jack Ramsay. Rubin, 45, previously LSU mentor, will start at the bottom with a three year contract as the squad, 30-52 last season, aims to avoid last place amid losses of Billy Cunningham to the ABA and other roster upheavals.
Pebble Beach California hosted the 72nd U S Open with first round scores reported for a field featuring amateurs and professionals. The 6812 yard par 72 layout at Pebble Beach Golf Links set the stage for the opening round as players chased early lead positions.
Billy Cunningham ends legal fight over his pro basketball future and signs with the American Basketball Association’s Charlotte Carolina Cougars. The 6 foot 7 former UNC star, who played seven seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers, will train with the Cougars in Boone, North Carolina starting September 11.
The North Carolina Amateur Athletic Union Seniors Championships begin finals with 14 titles at stake. Preliminary heats earlier today set a likely 6 p.m. start for evening finals at City Lake Pool. Saturday trials start at 10 a.m. with finals to determine 14 individual and team crowns. Eight teams and 92 swimmers compete in this event for ages over 12.
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