Golfers clash as 1970 season opens amid big names
Murphy, ex-nationality and top money winner, starts 1970 with $19,520 and tees off amid talk of form. He tied for best score at four-under 68 with Conrad Rehling eyeing Hidden Hills setup. Probers expect Nicklaus, Palmer, Trevino and Beard to shape the year while Sanders slips from top money ranks.
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Billy Maxwell
Don January
Kermit Zarley
Whee
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Sikes
Hiddenbeett Club
Nicklaus
Beard
Lee Trevino
Sanders
Spiro Agnew
Aaron
Canada
Ameria
America
Florida
Barry Leads Caps Past Pirates in ABA Thriller
Rick Barry scores 49 points and grabs 12 rebounds to rally the Washington Caps past Pittsburgh 135-129 in a close ABA contest. Denver holds Western lead as Indiana falls. Stars rally in double OT to top New Orleans 122-115. Brisker Pitsburgh scorer with 43.
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Associated Press
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Denver Jn
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Rockets
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Los Angeles
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National Basketball Association
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New York
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Baltimore
Boston
John Brisker
Stars
Tigers Face Marquette in NIT Semifinal Clash at MSG
LSU coach Press Maravich warns of a tough battle as his 22-8 Tigers meet eighth-ranked Marquette in the National Invitation Tournament semifinals at Madison Square Garden. Marquette, led by Al McGuire, vows zone presses and tight defense to slow LSU’s 94-point scoring pace. The winner advances to Saturday’s final against either St John’s or Army, teams riding strong defenses and early-season familiarity.
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Oklahoma
Sooners
al McGuire
Carnesecca
Corn Off the Cob Wins Fountain of Youth Stakes
Clouded Derby outlook clears as Corn Off the Cob defeats Naskra by four lengths at Gulfstream Park in the Fountain of Youth. Silent Serven fades to eighth in Flamingo aftermath, My Dad George rises as a top rival, with Silent Screen contesting today’s Callente Future Book.
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Fla
Silent Serven
Corn
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Gulfstream Park
Spring Training Baseball Schedule Snapshot
The page lists numerous exhibition games across multiple venues including Seattle versus Cleveland, New York against several opponents, and teams like Baltimore Montreal Chicago and St. Louis in Florida and Arizona. Matchups feature city and state references with venues such as West Palm Beach Fort Lauderdale Bradenton and Tempe noted for Friday games.
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Ieee
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Kansas City
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Bradenton
Scottsdale
San Diego
Hattollte
UCLA Coach Predicts Edge for Jacksonville in NCAA Clash
UCLA coach John Wooden, seeking a fourth straight title, says Jacksonville University has a slight edge over St Bonaventure in the Eastern final while warning the Bonnies over Lanier’s injury. He notes UCLA’s 22 straight tourney wins and eyes a possible meeting with Jacksonville for the championship.
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Associated Press
Washington
Wooden
Ucla Miys
Jacksonville University
Bruins
St. Bonaventure
Newsmen
Lanier
Bonnies
Bob Lanier
Jacksonville
Dolphins
St. Bonventure
UCLA
Chicago
Detroit
Minnesota
Jamale
Trinity Favored In Rice Invitational Tennis
Trinity of San Antonio is favored to win the 12th Rice Invitational as 20 teams from four states begin play. Top seeds include Trinity and Rice with Ian Guerry and Mike Estep noted for Rice. Opening rounds feature Guerry against Texas Tech's Rusty Powell and Estep vs Joe Whiteen burg, with Trinity's Bob McKinley facing Texas Christian's John Matgilevich.
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Trinity of San Antonio
Trinity
Rice
Ian Guerry
Mike Estep
Jake Hoss
Guerry
Rusty Powell
Texas Tech
Estep
Joe Whiteenburg
Tech
Bob McKinley
John Matgilevich
Texas Christian
Zdravkus Mincek
Brigham Young
F. D. Robbins
Utah
Paul Gerken
Danny Bleckinger
Larry Hall
Kennedy Ranger game opens meet in Amarillo
Kennedy of Nebraska and Ranger Junior College start the second annual Women’s National Collegiate Invitational Basketball Tournament in the Amarillo Civic Center Coliseum at 2 40 p m Defending champion Wayland Baptist Flying Queens face Kansas State at 4 15 p m Midwestern of Iowa vs West Texas State at 7 p m and Quaenuta Baptist of Arkansas meets Temple Junior College at 8 45 p m
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Nebraska
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Amarilo Civic Center
Wayland Baptist
Kansas State
Iowa
West Texas State
Quaenuta Baptist of Arkansas
Temple Junior College
Rice Wins Title but Fails to Grab Season Records
Rice claims the SWC crown but misses season records as SMU star Gene Phillips earns AP Player of the Year with 684 points and 28.5 ppg, topping 1955 mark. TCU’s Doug Boyd collects 295 rebounds, besting Gene Elmore’s 1964 record by 29. Rice leads league in scoring during league play at 75.4 ppg, while Gary Reist posts 83.5 percent from the charity stripe.
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Southern Methodist
Gene Phillips
Associated Press
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O'Neal
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Gene Elmore
Gary Reist
Sayers Tops NFL Rushing After Knee Return
Gale Sayers, back from knee injury and surgery, led the NFL in rushing in 1969 with 236 carries for 1,032 yards, dethroning Larry Kelly. Calvin Hill was runner up with 942 yards, Tom Matte 909, Larry Brown 888, and Tom Woodeshick 831. Kelly slipped to seventh with 817 yards. The Dallas Cowboys led team rushing with 2,276 yards. Tony Banker had 4.8 yards per carry. Matte had the most rushing TDs. Kelly had the best single-game effort with 151 yards.
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Gale Sayers
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Larry Kelly
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Dallas Cowboys
Baltimore
Tom Matte
Larry Brown
Washington
Philadelphia
Tom Woodeshick
Kelly
Cowboys
Tony Banker
New Orleans
Matte
Green Bay
Minnesota
Clint Jones
Texas A I Opens Spring Practice
Texas A I Javelinas begin spring football drills under coach Gi Steinke in Ringgold Texas A I faces key personnel shifts in the secondary after graduation. Steinke plans four practice days and a spring break, focusing on positions in need of replacements and evaluating returning lettermen.
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Ringsville
Tex
Gi Steinke
Texas Ali Javelinas
Steinke
Alien
Feral
Ball Players Unhappy With New X-15 in Spring Games
HAL BOCK reports spring training saw mixed results as the X-15 ball drew criticism from some players while others like Hoyt Wilhelm and Bob Veale delivered strong outings. Wilhelm, nearing his 47th birthday, shut down Montreal and the Expos with two base runners allowed in five innings. Veale allowed two hits in five for Pittsburgh as they beat St. Louis. The page details numerous spring matchups, homers, and notable performances across leagues, including Rich Allen for the Cardinals and Ned McKinney’s and Santo’s late heroics for Chicago.
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Associated Press
Hoyt Wilhelm
Bob Veale
Wilhelm
Veale
Atlanta
Montreal
Pittsburgh
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California
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New York Mets
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Mexico City Tigers
X-15
Montreal Expos
Mike Lum
Coco Laboy
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Pirates
Dave Cash
Cardinals
Mike Shannon
Rich Allen
Tom Grieve
Senators
Ea Brinkman
Leags
Piniella
George Spriggs
Hir Perio
Rick McAuliffe
Ceanor Gutierrez
White Sox
Fiehlt
Rich McKinney
Chicago
al Dark
Indians
Gerry McNertney
Sam McDowell
Jack Helsemann
Ted Ford
Jim Hickman
Cubs
Ron Santo
Joe Lahoud
George Scott
Sox
Bil Buckner
Dodgers
Alan Foster
Pete Mikkelsen
Fred Norman
Denis Menke
Joe Pepitone
Cincinenati
Tony Perez
Reds
Nate Colbert
Raphael Robles
Padres
Fritz Peterson
Yankees
Mets
Thurman Munson
Soviet Hockey Team Gets Revenge in World Championship
STOCKHOLM RP USSR avenged two defeats from 1969 by beating Czechoslovakia 3-1 in the World Hockey Championships. The victory gives the unbeaten Soviets a four point lead over Czechoslovakia Finland and Sweden, all tied for second.
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Czechoslovakia
Finland
Sweden
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