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Newspaper
Lubbock Avalanche Journal
Location
Lubbock, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1972
Page
13
Nixon speaks from Pebble Beach California as a Sunday AP report notes the president contemplates a historic open title amid questions about his chances. The article blends sport and national interest, highlighting the dramatic scene and public curiosity about the outcome.
Disjointed report recounts golf icons Nicklaus and Palmer amid a July event setting at Muirfield and Oakland Hills. It notes a 74 final round for one player, a 290 total, and prior major title feats alongside Nixon calls. Mentions varied scores, semifinals, and stock eliminator racing nearby without clear sequence.
Nicklaus clinches the Open title in a hard fought finish while others falter. Shannon Brown and Mike Tarter advance through rounds as engine troubles and mis-judged moves hinder several contenders. The event also notes golf star's remarks after a tough day on windswept British courses and a costly breakdown in a Grover Rogers race.
Jack Nicklaus stretched his edge by salvaging par with a miracle shot from trouble and closing with clutch plays on the 17th and 18th. Trevino faltered late while Palmer pressed, as Nicklaus seized control on a windy course and eyed major glory.
The record lists participants and scores including Charles McElroy, Tarpley, Parke Neal Duke, Preston Cochran, Frank Underwood, E M Prichard, Pete Parry Weran, Wayne Bulle, Gus White, and others with scattered figures such as 003 1 SENIORS 218 231 308 210 212. The fragmentary OCR preserves a list of competitors and numbers without full context.
Odessa hosts a tennis and baseball mixed coverage with detailed results and schedules. The Odessa meet uses Odessa College and local high schools for youth play, with divisions for ages 12 to 18 and mixed doubles starting Thursday at Ector High School.
In a fractured field, Wenzel’s 199 led a day of notable scores while Wide lZwiacher claimed second flight consolation honors. The lame duck fight included an earlier tournament handicap. a South Plains College coach finished third in the flight with a 288 total, Stan Wilemon was fourth, and Boalt surged on the back nine to take fifth.
In Johannesburg South Africa AAU official says American athletes will be invited to the South African Games next year including Black competitors while two South African runners were denied US entry. The plan follows a reciprocal agreement allowing Americans in SA events and reflects ongoing tensions over eligibility.
Local track meet results show Martz Team taking victory with a four stroke lead over rivals. The event included a split first place in the first flight and multiple pairings earning top money in a lively day of competition.
AP reports promoter Lala Bamala announced a world title bout between Mando Ramos of Los Angeles and Pedro Carrasco, sanctioned by the World Boxing Council, to take place in Madrid on June 28.
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