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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1969
Page
8
Enterprise golf writer Don Weed surveys Sedgefield Golf Club noting 7000 plus yards 14 over 400 yards and a fair yet challenging layout. He highlights No 7 the toughest par three with a 186 yard angular green and creek hazards plus road behind. Nos 14 and 17 also pose major challenges with length and doglegs demanding precise shots.
Benny Phillips reports Yarborough was driven by taxes, a growing family, and breaking Freddie Lorenzen’s record to win at Atlanta Raceway. He led 309 laps in a Mercury, switched from Ford at the turn, and credited the car’s speed and strategic pit stops for the victory.
The article details Sedgefield Country Club designed by Donald Ross over 40 years, famed for the Greater Greensboro Open. It highlights the course’s unique holes, old clubhouse, bent greens, mature trees, and traditional private-club ambience. Host pro Tom Case leads a storied staff as Gene Sarazen praises the location.
In Atlanta, Cale Yarborough used late tire changes to surge from behind Pearson and win the Atlanta 500. The Mercury driver led 308 laps, averaged 132.759 mph, earning $21,025 while Pearson took second for $11,325. Goldsmith, Allison, and Hamilton followed.
Lakers seek a rebound win against the Golden State Warriors as the NBA playoffs heat up. The Knicks rose past the west as Boston built a 3-0 lead over Philadelphia. San Diego Rockets eye the Hawks after a close 116-114 setback. Detroit and New Orleans pursued late-season wins while top scorers push for playoff marks.
Minneapolis AP report notes George Mikan 26 foot 10 former NBA star and ABA commissioner awaits Lew Alcindor's word on an ABA deal worth over 3.25 million as Alcindor mulls signing with the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. Mikan and Nets owner Arthur J. Brown hope UCLA star signs with the ABA despite Alcindor's ties via adviser Sam Gilbert and a Knicks rally involving Willie Reed.
A fragmented results item lists drivers from various towns with car makes and amounts. Cale Yarborough leads with Mercury payment of 21025 followed by David Pearson in a Ford at 13325 and Fat Goldsmith in Dodge at 6450. many others from states such as South Carolina North Carolina Georgia and Ontario are shown with Plymouth Chevelle Mercury Buick and Dodge entries and prize figures. The text resembles a historical motorsport results column with names locations and payout figures.
Eastern Division semifinals saw New York defeat Baltimore 107 91 while Atlanta edged San Diego 116 114 Western Division results included New York 119 Baltimore 116 Boston leading Philadelphia in a best of seven after a 125 ? game. Sunday's action had Los Angeles at San Francisco with San Francisco leading the series. Tuesday schedules listed Philadelphia Boston Atlanta San Diego along with ABA Dallas Los Angeles Denver Houston Miami Minnesota New Orleans Oakland Kentucky.
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