J C Snead Quietly Steps From Uncle Sam’s Shadow
J C Snead, in his 33 years, has learned to live with the Snead name. He won the playoff in the Andy Williams San Diego Open after defeating Bobby Nichols and Ray Floyd in sudden death. Once a Washington Senators outfielder, he spent years in golf before turning pro. He earned over $160,000 in each of the last two seasons but did not win the title.
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Snead wins in playoff at San Diego Open
J C Snead rally from five strokes behind to force sudden death at Torrey Pines Seaside course. He tied Bobby Nichols and Ray Floyd at 279 nine under par after a final 68. Nichols withdrew after a three putt bogey. Floyd fell on the fourth playoff hole as Snead clinched the title in San Diego.
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Prince Astro wins Hot Springs Handicap at Oaklawn Park
Prince Astro held off War Bucks in the Hot Springs Handicap, paying 5.40 3.60 3.20. War Bucks paid 7.00 5.20 with Carn County at 5.60 to show. Race time 1:09 4-5 for the last six furlongs, near track record. Danny Gargan rode Prince Astro, while Cari County faded to third. Middletown Dutchess and Four N Skip combined for a $1,646.40 daily double, the largest of the year.
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Connors claims U S singles shares doubles
Jimmy Connors wins the U S National Indoor Open singles title over Vitas Gerulaitis and shares the doubles crown with Ilie Nastase. He pockets 9000 dollars for the singles and 1000 for the doubles as he contemplates taking a break to avoid overwork. Connors notes he’s traveling constantly and may need a brief rest later in the year.
Solunar Tables From Knight's Book Guide Daily Sport
The schedule of Solunar Periods printed below comes from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport each day offers.
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Jazz stun Bucks in New Orleans upset
New Orleans Jazz erased a late Bucks lead, rallying with 14 straight points to win 103-101 as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was stifled by strong Jazz defense. Nelson led Jazz with 27 points while Abdul-Jabbar totaled 33 in Milwaukee’s 2 games below .500.
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Arkansas coach bars two officials after loss to Texas A&M
Eddie Sutton of the University of Arkansas said two officials who worked the UA Texas A&M game will never work another Arkansas game for him. A&M won 62 to 60 at College Station. Sutton viewed a local TV film showing key plays and said officials Joe Jos sid and Allen Winters should not be assigned to remaining games. He also questioned a late shot by Mike Floyd and noted Arthur Birden’s missed free throw history against A&M.
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Weekend sports in brief from Associated Press
Auto racing Benny Parsons won the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway finishing 2% miles ahead of Bobby Allison. Jack Ingram won the Sportsman 300 at Asheville after two minor crashes. Tennis Jimmy Connors captured a third consecutive U S National Indoor title beating Vitas Gerulaitis in five sets. Margaret Court defeated Martina Navratilova for $75,000 in Chicago. Harold Solomon upset Stan Smith in Toronto to win the World Championship Tennis final. Roscoe Tanner beat Charlie Pasarell to win Laguna Niguel Pro Classic. Golf J C Snead edged Ray Floyd in four hole sudden death to win the San Diego Open. Kuo Chie-Hsiung won the Philippine Open by eight strokes. Baseball Rollie Fingers of the Oakland A s secured an $89,000 1975 contract.
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Volunteers end losing skein with upset of Kentucky
Tennessee powered past fourth-ranked Kentucky 103-98 to halt a three-game skid and shift the SEC standings. Bernard King scored 24 points despite knee issues as coach Ray Mears lauded the near-perfect performance. Kentucky dropped a nine-game win streak and fell to second in the conference.
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Weekend college basketball scoreboard midwest update
Indiana 82 Northwestern 58 and Notre Dame 91 La Salle 75 headline a chaotic weekend. Michigan 99 Iowa 75 and Purdue 114 Illinois 91 show Big Ten power, while Creighton 68 Oklahoma City 56 and S Carolina 93 Dayton 73 highlight nonconference play.
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