Racing Returns To California After Prolonged Strike
Union vote approves a 2 1/2 year pact with a $3 daily first year raise $2 second year and $2 final six months expiring April 1972 Labor conflict halted Santa Anita Arcadia meeting and Bay Meadows Bay Area racing resumes with Oneonta Handicap and San Carlos Handicap on offer California losses reach up to 5 million amid $200000 daily state revenue drain
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Fowler Takes Alston Shoot at Smoky Skeet Meet
Jack Fowler scored 49 of 50 to win the Smoky Alston Skeet Shoot at the Sportsmen's Club. Smoky Alston of the Dodgers finished second after 25 straight traps in a shoot-off. Wayne Poffenburger won the junior event with 45 hits. Joan Drayer led the women with 45 hits. A total of 75 shooters entered the event.
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Porsche Dominates Daytona With 1 2 Finish Over Ferrari
Porsche led by John Wyer wins the Daytona 24 Hours with a 1 2 finish as Pedro Rodriguez and Leo Kinnunen drive the winning car 2758 miles at 114.866 mph. Jo Siffert and Brian Redman in the second Porsche set 670 laps and endure pit fixes to hold off Ferrari’s crew led by Andretti and Ickx as Ferrari struggles with engine limits and testing issues.
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Pete Brown Wins San Diego Open After Dramatic Playoff
Pete Brown secured his second tour title in 17 years by winning a sudden death playoff at the Andy Williams San Diego Open. Brown trailed by seven strokes, fired a final round 65, and edged Jack Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin as Nicklaus missed a four-foot birdie putt on 72. The former polio victim born in Jackson, Mississippi, who learned golf with the play three holes and run method, overcame pressure and historic odds to claim the $150,000 event despite a near-miss on the final hole.
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golf stars and sponsors clash over future of the game
Billy Casper argues for linking PGA sponsors with top players to stage star driven events while Trevino says golf thrives when established names fade. The discussion centers on sustaining interest as Palmer Nicklaus and Player decline and new stars rise, with sponsors often demanding recognizable winners.
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Reece Recovers To Lead Lincoln Heights in Scoring
Greg Reese after a summer heart attack has returned to star for Cincinnati Lincoln Heights High School. The 6 foot 5 inch junior averages 17 points for the 10-3 Tigers, ranked 14th in Ohio Class A. He was cleared to practice in fall after a near fatal blackout and has not missed a game. Coaches and scouts debate his hustle and future as 40 colleges show interest.
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Meehan nets second hole-in-one at Forest Hills
Tom Meehan, with under three years of golf, scored a 204 yard ace on No. 10 at Forest Hills Country Club in mid winter wind. He previously made an ace on No. 5 at 218 yards, a feat matched with his father Bill and companions Roy Barton Vic Julian and Walter Hair.
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NHL Hat Tricks Highlight Weekend Action Across Major Clubs
Balon Beckstrom and Pappin each scored three goals as New York Montreal and Chicago posted key NHL wins. Sinden juggled Boston in a wild 7 6 victory over Toronto. Detroit edged Oakland 3 2. Ratelle scored twice as the Rangers beat the Penguins and moved three points ahead in the East race.
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Gem Lie Flags' Stick To Win
Dayton Gems defeated Port Huron Flags 7 to 5 at Hara Arena in an International Hockey League game. Sid Garant scored three home runs, his first hat trick of the season, using a stick once owned by Port Huron. The Gems extended their division lead to seven points over Toledo after a third straight win.
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