UW La Crosse Closes In As NAIA Golf Duel Heats Up
Tim Skogen led with rounds of 76 and 77 as Wisconsin La Crosse sat 12th entering the final round of the NAIA national golf championship in Burlington North Carolina. Skogen and Jan Rube paced a late push while Will Brewer and Bill McIntyre built a two stroke lead in the chase for medalist honors.
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Floyd Leads After First Round In Bicentennial Golf
Ray Floyd sits two off the pace after a six-under 65 by rookie Tom Purtzer tops the field at Whitemarsh Valley. Randy Erskine and Floyd at 67, several top names struggle in warm, sunny conditions. Defending champ Tom Jenkins falters with 77 as Nicklaus Palmer Player and Trevino skip the event.
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Earl Says 8.5 Million For Conservation
Secretary Anthony Earl of the Department of Natural Resources pledges 8.5 million of segregated funds to conservation at the 42nd annual conservation congress opening. He warns spend now could raise hunting and fishing license fees by 1979 while outlining decentralization, consensus with sportsmen, and greater statewide DNR visibility. The talk includes concerns about Mississippi River pollution from Twin Cities discharges and daily plant bypasses.
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ABA franchises eye NBA entry amid talks and costs
Indiana Pacers president Jim Hilliard said four ABA teams Indiana New York Denver and San Antonio could join the NBA next season with each new franchise costing about 4.5 million dollars. The plan excludes Kentucky and Utah.
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