CasperWins Hope Desert Classic In Desert Sunshine
Billy Casper captured the $20,000 first prize with a final round 66 to finish 15 under par 345, three strokes ahead of Dave Hill. He plans a Bogota Open trip before a four week rest and a Jacksonville Open return, while solidifying his status as golf's top money earner.
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Arizona
Bruins menace Washington hopefuls after LA trip
UCLA hammered Washington State 108-80 as Lew Alcindor saw limited action while Washington fell 69-56 to USC. Washington State moved to second in the Pac 8, and Oregon posted two wins while Santa Clara extended its win streak to 20. Small colleges Puget Sound won 19th in 20.
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Wilt and Russell shine in returns to famed roles
Wilt Chamberlain scored a season high 66 points as the Lakers beat Phoenix 134 116 with Elgin Baylor adding 23 and a career high 16 assists. Bill Russell, returning from a knee injury, dunked to tie and helped Boston beat Philadelphia 122 117 ending a five game skid.
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Bragan named Texas League president with ideas to refresh game
Former major league manager Bobby Bragan was appointed president of the Texas Baseball League and proposed changes such as better umpire uniforms and ball distribution by ballboys. He also endorsed the wild card pinch hitter concept for the Texas League season. Separately, University of Denver won the 59th Dartmouth Winter Carnival ski title as the jumping event led the team to victory.
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Tennis Ends Amateurs Days of Pay in New Policy
Belleair Florida United Press International reports the USLTA approves a constitutional change allowing players to compete for money without losing amateur status. Players may be reimbursed only actual expenses unless contracted or teaching. Lt. Arthur Ashe announces he will play for money under the new player category.
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ABA East race tightens as Indiana tops Minnesota
Indiana defeated Minnesota 119 to 118 on Roger Brown free throws with four seconds left to pull into a near tie with Minnesota for first. Miami beat New Orleans 105 to 103 to close within one game. Kentucky could have tied Indiana and Minnesota but a New York game was rained out and the Jets were reported snowed in New York.
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Seagren Aims At 18 Feet After Indoor Vault Record
Bob Seagren dominates the Times Indoor Games with a new indoor mark of 17 ft 6 in in Inglewood California. He cleared 16 ft 6 in and 17 ft 1 in before topping 17 ft 6 in on his third try. Seagren plans more indoor meets to chase 18 feet while Willie Davenport tied the 60 yard high hurdles record at 6.8 seconds and Ralph Doubell posted a fast 1 000 yards. Chi Cheng led Chinese women in hurdles and Barbara Ferrell swept the 60 yard dash and 300 yard run for Los Angeles.
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Cabrillo and Lompoc Freshman Wrestlers Take Finishes
The Cabrillo and Lompoc freshman wrestling teams finished third and fourth at the San Luis Obispo tournament hosted by SLO Junior High. Cabrillo entered seven of eight divisions and earned third place overall.
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Americans Sweep North American Figure Skating Championships
The United States dominated the three day event in Oakland led by Janet Lynn and Tim Wood winning ladies and men titles. Ron and Cindy Kauffman captured pairs while Canada won ice dancing on a technicality. San Luis Obispo led team standings with 88 points. Morro Bay 75. Cabrillo 69.
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Bruins Beat Villanova as Alcindor Plays Limited Role
No. 1 UCLA toppled Villanova 108-80 with Lew Alcindor limited to 10 minutes and 10 points. John Vallely led Bruins with 23 points as top-ranked UCLA delivered one of its best performances. Other top teams won or stayed near pace in Saturday college games.
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Ice executives take on NHL duties in snowbound night
In a rare NHL Sunday, Scotty Morrison filled in for an injured referee at St. Louis as Montreal beat the Blues 4 4. Emile Francis signed himself as Rangers backup goalie after Ed Giacomin missed the arena due to a snowstorm while New York battled to a 3 3 tie with Philadelphia.
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Dark Mirage to Make Santa Anita Debut in Santa Maria
Dark Mirage the 1968 champion filly is set to debut Wednesday at Santa Anita in the $30,000 Santa Maria Handicap carrying 126 pounds after Gamely ran poorly in the San Pasqual Handicap. Princessnesian carries 124 pounds as a stablemate and Desert Law looms as a top competitor with Time to Leave Miss Ribot Guest Room and Hooplah among others. The turf program resumes Saturday with the San Luis Obispo Handicap on the hillside turf. Kings Favor captured his second straight victory in the San Pasqual Handicap improving on a soggy track while rising star rivals were outpaced.
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