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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1967
Page
18
Johnny Pott, ranked 53rd in the money list, shot a six under par 65 at Sedgefield to lead the Greater Greensboro Open by two strokes over defending champion Doug Sanders and rivals George Archer and Dave Stockton.
Golf writer John Baskin portrays Gay Douglas Sanders as a flamboyant, crowd drawing figure at a golf event. Sanders, described in vivid detail, attracts a large gallery while delivering dramatic shots and playful taunts to the audience. The piece mixes sport with theatricalism, ending with a nod to continuing coverage on page 5-B.
Johnny Pott fired a 68 to add to his 65 from the first round for a 36-hole total of 133 to lead the Greater Greensboro Open. Dave Stockton sits one stroke back at 134 after another 67, while Gary Player is three off the pace at 136.
Sonny Ridenhour of Willow Creek shoots 69 in the opening round to sit in an eight way tie for fourth. The Winston-Salem native stands with Julius Boros Roger Ginsberg Labron Harris Bill Harvey Jerry Mowlds Arnold Palmer and Charles Sifford after a 34 35 split front and back. Johnny Johnston of Blair Park posted an 83 with 40 front and 43 back.
In Lexington the West and East All America selections meet in the fifth annual All Star game. West coach Everett Shelton relies on 6-foot-1 Craig Raymond and 6-foot-9 Mel Daniels to counter an East squad led by Bob Lloyd 27.2 points per game and Bob Verga 26.0. Louie Dampier and Jimmy Walker are noted East players with national TV coverage for the NAIA Coaches Association event.
Tom Weiskopf, a top golfer from Ohio, walked with concern after shooting a 73 at Sedgefield. He paused to sign items for fans before facing questions about his round, remarking that reporters likely want to discuss the score.
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