Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open opens with pro am glamour
The Glen Campbell Los Angeles Open at Riviera Club kicks off with a celebrity pro am featuring 400 movie TV stars and 100 golf pros paying 300 dollars each for spots. Bob Hope Crosby Bing Crosby and Andy Williams star in a show business flavored golf event, drawing big crowds and massive purses. Hope partnered with Arnold Palmer as chatter flows through the round.
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Marquette Coach Looses Cool After Close Win
Marquette coach Al McGuire yelled at players and barred reporters from the locker room after the un ranked Warriors edged Butler 67-66 to stretch their unbeaten streak to nine. Davyl Mason led Butler with 17 boards while Larry McNeill paced Marquette with 21 as the top ten squad survived a late Butler surge.
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World Open Pro Golf Debuts Richest-Ever $500000 Purse
Arnold Palmer welcomed the World Open announced for Pinehurst North Carolina November 6 to 18 with a total purse of 500000 dollars and 100000 to the winner. The 240 man field includes Open champions from 35-50 foreign countries and features 144 holes in two stages. The first 72 holes run November 9-12 on Pinehurst Nos 2 and 5, with a cut to 70 players and ties for the final 72 holes November 15-18 on No 2. Automatic entries include top 60 money winners, former PGA and U S Open champions, the 1973 Ryder Cup team, and recent tour winners.
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Brown and Greene Named AP NFL Players of the Year
Larry Brown of Washington led the NFC with 1,216 rushing yards and 41 of 67 votes as Offensive Player of the Year. Mean Joe Greene anchored Pittsburgh’s defense, collecting 32 votes for Defensive Player of the Year with 42 unassisted tackles, 34 assists, 11 sacks, and a fumble recovery.
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Rockets rally past Celtics 123 112 in Boston
The Rockets turned the tables on the Celtics 123 112 in Boston after Tuesday's loss 130 110 in Houston. Mike Newton scored 29 for Houston while John Havlicek led Boston with 32 as Elvin Hayes added 26 and 24 rebounds.
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Matlack Named NL Rookie of the Year
New York AP reports 22 year old southpaw Jon Matlack of West Chester Pennsylvania won the National League rookie of the year award from 24 baseball writers. He joins notable prior winners including Tom Seaver Johnny Bench Frank Robinson Willie Mays and Jackie Robinson.
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Johnston tops PGM tourney at Burke with 67 final round
Ralph Johnston of Atlanta wins the eight week PGA Management event at Peacan Valley Golf Club in San Antonio. Moody once led after a 68 but shot 75 in the second round as Johnston posted 67 to finish four strokes clear. The trio Moody McBee and Cutshall each earned 2 600 for their tied second place.
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Rice Houston set 73 games in Astrodome 1973 matchup moved to Houston stadium
The Rice and University of Houston football rivalry will be played in the Astrodome on Sept. 15, 1973, marking the first time the series will use the venue. Rice AD Red Bale and UH’s Harry Fouke said the move serves the Houston community. the 1974 game returns to Rice Stadium.
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Sellout lifts blackout of Super Bowl VII telecast
The NFL lifted the television blackout for Super Bowl VII after Miami and Washington sold 12 000 tickets each. NBC will televise the game nationally from the Los Angeles venue amid a flood of inquiries. Commissioner Rozelle had set the blackout rule for a sold out game ten days ahead.
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