Old Geezers Do It Again for Redskins
Washington victorious for the fifth straight game by a 20-0 margin over St. Louis as the old men lead the NFC East with stout defense. Arch Manning shines for the Saints in a 24-14 upset of Dallas, while other NFL results feature balanced scoring and key interceptions shaping the league standings.
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Snead wins National PGA Club Pro Championship at Pinehurst
Sam Snead captures the $100,000 National PGA Club Pro Championship by five strokes, finishing 72 holes at 11 under par 275 for a $15,000 prize. Jerry Steelsmith and Ron Letellier tie for second at 280, while Babe Lichardus Stan Thirsk and Charles Volpone Jr. missed the playoff at 282. Lichardus calls Snead his idol as Snead recalls a rough start with a six on hole three.
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Tech Stays In Ranks Of Unbeaten
The Associated Press reports Arkansas Tech remains undefeated after a 60 win over College of Arkansas 2B in Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference action. Southern State beat Aliston Mullene, and other AIC games featured UM Burnett and Gathen tallies as teams jockeyed for position in the standings.
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Clemente Is Hero of the Series
The Pirates star Roberto Clemente was the 1971 World Series MVP with 12 hits including two homers and a triple while delivering flawless defense in right field. Boog Powell and Mark Belanger struggled for the Orioles amid key moments, and Steve Blass and Bruce Kison led strong pitching for Pittsburgh. The recap notes Clemente’s sustained hitting, Briles’ tears, Robinson’s daring base running, and notable confrontations over turf and calls.
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Pirates win World Series on Maligned Staff
By HAL BOC? In Baltimore, the Pirates claim their title with Steve Blass’s four hitter and Roberto Clemente’s MVP performance. Clemente belts a fourth inning homer to spark the comeback, while Nellie Briles and Bruce Kisson hold the Orioles, as Murtaugh manages a thin pitching staff to victory. President Nixon calls to congratulate, praising the team effort.
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Baseball Box Score Fragment Pittsburgh versus Baltimore
Partial box score shows E Robertson and LOB Pittsburgh. HT Hendricks Pagan, Clemente hit two baggers and a homer. S Shopay recorded a save.
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Lanier Ejected Triggers Pistons Rally Against Rockets
Detroit gains a 112-99 victory after center Bob Lanier is ejected for remarks to the referee midway through the second quarter. With Lanier out, the Pistons explode for 69 points in the final two periods led by Jimmy Walker's 38.
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Orioles Lashed By Fans And Fumes At Memorial Stadium
A Baltimore fan taunts the club as the Pirates’ cheap skates remark echoes. Mark Belanger’s three errors highlight a defensive lapse after Weaver’s praise of the Yanks’ great shortstop. Fans vow they’ll be back, blaming air pollution and Pittsburgh’s lack of lungs of air.
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Arkansas Topples Texas to Gain Edge in Cotton Row Race
Arkansas quarterback Joe Ferguson led a 94 yard first half drive after a 13 yard start and connected with Mike Reppond on a 17 yard pass, sparking a 31-7 victory over Texas. The win gives Arkansas the inside track for the Southwest Conference title as Fer g uson and Reppond combined for 173 receiving yards and two key scores. Reppond's leaping 35 yard grab set up another score, while Bobby Nichols added a second half TD and Arkansas dominated with 451 yards to Texas' 27 total. Broyles praised Ferguson's poise and the balanced attack, noting no Arkansas fumbles or interceptions.
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Palmer Adds $20,000 to His Bankroll
Arnold Palmer, golf’s money leader, won the Lancome Trophy Tournament at Saint Nom la Breteche with a one under par 71. He finished 14 under overall, beating Gary Player by two strokes as the tourney concluded in Paris.
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