Speedy physician harbors no Walter Mitty ambitions
New York report profiles Dr. Meriwether, a Duke med school alumnus and national sprint champion who pursued medicine over fame. Despite world record runs and a knee injury, he treats running as fun, not a life or death quest, while researching sickle cell anemia and winning sports accolades.
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Borzov
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Madagascar
New York
Tanqueray
Meriwether
Madison Square Garden
Thurber
Shaving Strokes by Frank Beard
Golf pro Frank Beard explains embracing a hook rather than fighting it improving consistency and earnings. He recalls meeting Bobby Locke at the British Open and learning to trust one’s own game for better results.
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Bobby Locke
Locke
Santo Sees Cubs Failures Fade As Season Opens
Ron Santo talks of frustration with Chicago Cubs and Leo Durocher but stays confident in his third baseman's craft. He reflects on near misses since World War II, 1969 lead loss, and 1971 struggles, yet vows renewed vigor for 1972 and beyond.
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Scottsdale, Ariz
NEA
Ron Santo
Ron
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Leo Durocher
Durocher
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Mets
Santo
RBI
Orioles Shakeup After World Series Loss to Pirates
The Baltimore Orioles initiate changes after a seven game World Series defeat to the Pirates. Frank Robinson is traded to Los Angeles and GM Harry Dalton departs for the California Angels. Newcomers include infielder Bobby Grich, highlighting the reshaped roster and front office.
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Los Angeles
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California Angels
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Racing playday moved to April 9 at Santa Maria Speedway
The racing playday at Santa Maria speedway was rescheduled to April 9 to allow drivers to test the track and tune their cars. Admission is free and the public is invited. drivers should wear whites or racing uniforms for photographs.
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Santa Maria Speedway
USC Coach Bob Boyd Emerges as Trail Blazers Coach Candidate
The Oregon Journal reports Bob Boyd, USC head basketball coach, as the leading candidate to coach the Portland Trail Blazers. GM Harry Glickman declined to discuss speculation, reiterating no discussion until the team is ready to announce a successor to Rolland Todd.
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