USC Confident Ahead of UCLA Showdown at Los Angeles Arena
USC handsomely touts a 16 game unbeaten run and fresh wins over Illinois and Loyola of Chicago as it readies for the Big One versus UCLA. UCLA under Wooden laments poor team play after a 74-61 win over Santa Barbara, while other Pac-8 and conference games shape a packed weekend schedule.
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Archer wins San Diego Open to claim top money
George Archer captured the $150,000 Andy Williams San Diego Open title in San Diego. He posted seven birdies for a 34-31-65, finishing 13 under par and earning $30,000, with Dave Echelberger second at 275. Nicklaus tied for third as the tour moves to Honolulu.
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Seven baseball greats named to hall of fame
George Weiss and six former stars including Rube Marquard were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in Cooperstown New York. Also named were Chick Hafey Harry Hooper Joe Kelley Jake Beckley and Dave Bancroft bringing total inductees to 120. Weiss retired as Mets president in 1966 after starting with the New Haven Colonials in 1917.
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Boros Wins PGA Mercury Senior Championship by Three Strokes
Julius Boros, 50, claimed the 72 hole PGA Mercury Senior Championship at PGA National Golf Club by three strokes over Tommy Bolt. Bolt finished with 288 while Sammy Snead was third at 289. Boros earned $4,000 from a $40,000 purse.
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Prefontaine sets two mile mark at Oregon Invitational
Home town star Steve Prefontaine, from Coos Bay, wins outstanding competitor honors by setting a two mile meet record of 8 31.6 at the Oregon Invitational Indoor Track and Field Meet in Portland. Randy Matson earns a shot put mark, while Doris Brown and other athletes post notable efforts in a crowded, high level meet.
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Porsche leads at Daytona as Rodriguez wins in 917
In the 24 hours of Daytona, Pedro Rodriguez drove a Porsche 917 to pass the leading Ferrari with 44 minutes left after gear trouble sidelined the Ferrari. Ronnie Bucknum and Tony Adamowicz led the Ferrari entry briefly before Rodriguez and Jackie Oliver retook the lead.
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Doctor Meriwether tops Boston meet as Outstanding Athlete
Dr Delano Meriwether a 27 year old heart researcher who ran a 5.3 second 50 yard dash to tie the meet record edged Capt Mel Pender of West Point for Outstanding Athlete at the Boston Athletic Association meet. Chuck Labenz won the mile in 4 09.2 while Willie Davenport dominated the 45 meter hurdles in 5.6 seconds and Kerry Pearce won the two mile in 8 43 2.
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Schwemeyer and Sladky Eyes World Figure Skating Title
Judy Schwemeyer 20 of Indianapolis and James Sladky 23 of Solvay enter their fourth World Championships as U S Gold Dance champions. After winning the U S title they head to Lyons France Feb 23 28 hoping to clinch the world title. Melissa Militano 15 won the Junior Ladies’ title with a triple toe loop, while her brother Mark secured a North American spot and a Senior Pairs berth for the world event.
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