Nicklaus Wins PGA Championship in Palm Beach Gardens
Jack Nicklaus fires a 73 to finish seven under par 281 at the PGA Championship held at PGA National Golf Club. He aims for the Masters next, pursuing the first leg of the Major Four as he adds another major title to his career wins.
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Astros still without Morgan in salary dispute
Houston remains without Joe Morgan as talks with GM Spec Richardson over a raise stall. Morgan seeks a substantial increase after a standout 197? season while the team negotiates terms and Morgan stays unsigned.
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Longhorns Win Series In SWC Baseball Opener
Burt Hooton pitched a no-hitter in his first varsity start as Texas blanks Sam Houston State 8-0 in a four game series highlight opening SWC play. Hooton improves to 25-1 as Texas tops SHSU. Other league results include Texas A&M beating St Mary's 2-1 and 12-5, SMU taking two from West Texas State 5-4 and 6-5, Baylor dropping to 1-5 after losses to St Mary's and Pan American, and TCU opening delayed by wet grounds.
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Aggies Face Critical Test as SWC Title Hangs in Balance
Texas A&M must halt TCU to keep hopes alive for the Southwest Conference crown. TCU, 10-2, needs one more win to secure outright supremacy, with SMU, Texas Tech, and Baylor still in the chase. Eu gene Kennedy leads the Frogs, while Texas Tech and Baylor push for upsets and a title shot.
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North Texas Upsets Louisville 79-73 in MVC clash
North Texas stunned league leader Louisville 79-73 to boost Memphis State’s title chances. Coach Gene Barto hoped for an upset to keep the Tigers in contention as Louisville led 8-4 with two games left.
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Dislike Father Dislike Son McGuire Family Faces College Spotlight
Al McGuire, Marquette coach, and his son Allie navigate pressure and scrutiny as Allie starts at guard. The father admits struggle separating coach and dad while Allie handles criticism from teammates and fans amid Dope and race tensions, balance, and family dynamics.
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NBA and NHL standings and results roundup
Eastern Conference race tightens as New York, Philadelphia and Boston hold or chase top spots. Notable results include New York, Portland and Los Angeles wins while Milwaukee and Dallas fixtures loom. NHL East sees Boston and New York battling for division lead with key wins and clashes ahead.
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U S Women Squash Champion Crowned In Princeton Match
Mrs Terry Thesieres of Ba la Cynwyd Pa defeated Marigold Edwards of Pittsburgh to win the U S Women’s Squash Racquets Championship in Princeton New Jersey by scores 15 13 15 8 15 9. Attie Keulen Deelstra won the Golden Skate event in Inzell with 189 653 points and 1 600 meter time 1 33 2. Margitta Gummel posted an unofficial indoor world shot put record 64 feet 114 inches in Berlin.
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Death Throes of a Pool Hall in St Louis Neighborhood
An aging pool hall district in St Louis wanes as crime rises and long-time players fade. Gus, 76, once state champion, laments modern crowds. Sixteen, 69, recalls Chicago days while younger players drift away. The Grand Olive Billiard Hall, Garavelli’s, and nearby temples hint at decline.
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