Mystery Mr X Leads Citrus Invitational Field
Miller Barber, known as Mysterious Mr X, tops the Citrus Invitational field with a dominant 1968 season. He owns Phoenix, Hawaiian Open, and Doral results and sits as a leading money winner aiming for the $30,000 first prize while critics note his quiet, studious approach and standout putting.
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Fla
Doc
Sam Snead
Miller Barber
Snead
Sherman
Tex
Mr. X
Air Force
Barber
Arkansas
The
Razorbacks
Bob Lunn
Arnold Palmer
Lee Trevino
Gary Player
J.C. Snead
Tom Shaw
Nicklaus
Billy Casper
Australian Open Upset Spells Drysdale Triumph Over Roche
Cliff Drysdale of South Africa defeated Tony Roche after a tense three day finish 4-6 64 6 7 7 6 1 to reach the quarter finals where he meets Arthur Ashe. Riessen fell to Tom Okker as Rosewall beat Emerson in an all Australian men’s quarter. Lesley Hunt and Winnie Shaw won women’s singles quarterfinals. Lutz and Pasarell defeated Laver and Emerson in doubles.
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South Africa
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Mark Fox
Britain
John Newcombe
Marty Riessen
Evanston
Drysdale
Arthur Ashe
Richmond
Riessen
Tom Okker
Netherlands
Ken Rosewall
Roy Emerson
Lesley Hunt
Joan O'Neill
Winnie Shaw
Norma Marsh
Bob Lutz
Los Angeles
Charlie Pasarell
Santurce
Puerto Rico
Laver
Emerson
Joe
Joe Frazier
Frazier
Muhammed Ali
New York
Joe Hague
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Willie Horton
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Bob’ Robertson
Philadelphia Phillies
Marty Pattin
Wayne Twitchell
Jim Slayton
Milwaukee Brewers
San Diego
Houston Astros
New York Mets
Denis Menke
Boston Red Sox
Finley's Folly, Orioles, Giants Spark Spring Action
Baseball spring action rolls with the A's and Japan’s teams contesting in an exhibit, while the Orioles overwhelm the Senators 14-2, Dodgers topple the Reds 13-2 with a Wes Parker grand slam, and the Giants rally past the Angels as McCovey and Maddox spark. Other key results include the Twins beating the Yankees 2-1, the Cardinals over the Tigers 7-5, and the Brewers shutting out the Padres 4-0.
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Associated Press
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Ton Seer Bley
Charlie Finley
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Kansas City Royals
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Tsueneo Haruchi
Haru Oh
Fox
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Washington
Denny McLain
Orioles
Senators
Jim Hutto
Dodgers
Wes Parker
Greg Garrett
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Giants
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Clyde Wright
Angels
Willie McCovey
Garry Maddox
Rich Robertson
Bobby Heise
Harmon Killebrew
Minnesota Twins
New York Yankees
Matty Alan
Gamecocks Begin Quest For Vengeance In ACC
South Carolina, once ranked No. 1, seeks ACC revenge over NC State after last year’s upset. The Gamecocks, riding a nine game win streak, open against Maryland while UNC, Clemson, Duke, NC State, and Wake Forest face rival foes. NCAA and NIT bids loom as others vie for postseason.
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Associated Presse
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Wednesday Night Bowling Scores By Team and Player
Bowling results show multiple leagues with high games and series led by players such as Warhurst and Leach. Notable totals include Warhurst 199 high game and 513 series, Leach 154-428, Link 203-503, and Gremminger 487 in a Sky Hooks win.
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Turner
Bob's Mobil
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Day's
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McClaran
Crites
Gordon
Whiteford
Twilight League
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Smay
Figgins
Luce Boats
Moses
Todd Mobile
Shorner
Conus
Boise Cascade
Everhart
Caffman
Ledom
Nitcher
Heckman
Lee’s Cafe
Ainsworth
Hettler
Brunswick League
Breckenridge
Lemaster
Scribner
MFA Insurance
Carter
Helen & Bill’s
Murrow
Bond
John's Gulf
Love
Reeves
Esposito Near NHL Scoring Mark In Bruins Win
Phil Esposito scored his 58th goal tying the NHL season record as Boston beat California 8-1. He aims to pass Bobby Hull tonight in Los Angeles against the Kings. Orr added two goals and an assist as Boston contends for the scoring title, with Esposito at 125 and Orr at 119.
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Orr
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Wayne Cashman
Montreal
Guy Gendron
Pittaburgh
Pro scouting head named for Cowboys state team
Bay season advances to the Super Bowl as Rommie Loudd is named director of pro scouting. Loudd, 36, formerly led player personnel for an NFL team, will oversee scouting of the other 25 NFL clubs per GM Upton Bell’s Wednesday announcement.
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U.S. Lawn Tennis Association
Harold T. Clark
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Rosie Casals
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Ann Haydon Jones
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