Hawkins shines as ABA star amid lingering NBA scandal
Connie Hawkins, a 6-8 forward for the Minnesota Pipers, is hailed as the best player in the ABA and possibly among the era's top five. His career was derailed by a point-shaving scandal linked to Life Magazine revelations, with investigations criticized as inadequate. Hawkins seeks to clear his name while remaining a major draw for ABA audiences, as Carolina fans await next season to judge his talents.
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Seniors Ready For Classic Play In Enterprise Event
The 11th annual Enterprise Classic opens Wednesday with a small Senior division field due to a new age rule of 6 and up, eliminating last year's champ George Crickmore. Leaders so far are Bob Cameron, H. G. Carmichael, W. L. Caton, and Joe Johnson. Seniors play 18 holes Wednesday and Friday at Blair Park for a 36-hole total. Regular men’s play begins Saturday with a full field chasing last year’s champion Steve Byerly, who shot 283 after completing college exams.
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Chief Nok-A-Homa Leads Braves Past Cardinals in Odd Night
Atlanta mascot Chief Nok-A-Homa blamed for a chaotic inning as Felipe Alou and Clete Boyer homered for the Cardinals and Twins star Rod Carew belted his fourth homer. Carew sparked a five-run fourth, washing out Nok-A-Homa’s tepee with flames and jolting Minnesota to a 8-1 win over Washington.
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Indy Rookies Led By Donohue At Indy 500
Indy rookies for the 500 include Mark Donohue in car No 66 and Peter Revson driving for Jack Beakham of Australia. The five rookies average 31 years old with Bruce Walkup the youngest at 24. Walkup, Sonny Ates, and Revson join Donohue and Walkup in a competitive field, while Donohue disputed rain arrival aiding qualifying.
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Fireworks Fly As Hi-Toms Fall To Lynchburg Sox 7-3
Hi-Toms were defeated 7-3 by Lynchburg in a game marked by late inning offense and costly miscues. Lolich homered twice for Lynchburg, while Huebner and Haynes led Hi-Toms with key hits. Stallard took the loss. Rominguez earned the win as Rocky Mount, Winston-Salem, and other teams posted tight results.
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Paschal Wins Baton Rouge Grand Touring Race
Jim Paschal of High Point North Carolina won the 200 mile Baton Rouge NASCAR Grand Touring race at Baton Rouge International Speedway. He finished two laps ahead of Buck Baker as rain halted the race on Sunday and resumed Monday night. Paschal earned eight thousand dollars for the victory.
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