Sahara Invitational Opens With The Teenage Crowds
In Las Vegas on the eve of the Sahara Invitational, a hungry field of young players ready to challenge Jack Nicklaus and Billy Casper stood poised. Nicklaus, the defending champion and British Open holder, and Casper, Masters champion, had a rough week missing the Kaiser International cut in the final two rounds.
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Golf Title Contenders Eye $20,000 in Desert Championship
Las Vegas bookmakers expect a tight race at the desert event as Trevino sits second after a week of shifts. Contenders include Gilbert Hinson Lotz Lunn Yancey Beard Rudolph Hill Stockton Still and others while Trevino and Palmer are absent. The format uses Paradise Valley and Sahara Creek courses for the first rounds with final rounds on the Paradise Valley course.
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Squires Fall To Pittsburgh Condors In ABA Showdown
The Virginia Squires suffered their first ABA loss as Pittsburgh Condors defeated them 114-110 Tuesday night in Pittsburgh after the Squires had begun the season 6-0.
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Marsh Sparks Baylor Victory Over Texas A&M
Baylor safety Ed Marsh starred with a 54 yard dash for a touchdown and an interception to seal a 29-24 win over Texas A&M. Marsh was named AP defensive player of the week as Texas A&M’s Hugh McElroy and Lex James connected on a late deep threat.
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Joe Theismann Notably Small Yet Highly Effective Irish QB
Joe Theismann, 6-foot 177 pounds, defies looks as Notre Dame’s quarterback. His field leadership averages 7.1 yards per play and two touchdowns per game, with freedom to roam under Ara Parseghian. A multi talented athlete, he plays billiards baseball and basketball at the university.
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Ali Frazier title fight links loom amid court clash
The article outlines a possible Ali Frazier showdown with talk of a $10 million gate while Ali faces a five year prison term if his Army induction appeal fails. It notes Madison Square Garden and Houston bidding for the bout and cites Bob Foster as a challenger, with details on Quarry's late return and related boxing careers.
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Winners Back At Juarez Track For Week Startcard
Juarez Greyhound Club hosts a Wednesday card with last weekend’s winners returning to action. King Nifty leads the 11th race challenge against Joe Royce and Shelly Jane, while Margo Betsy moves to Grade A in the 7th. The 10th features a top five showdown between B. A.'s Bobbette Cosy Cuddle Broadway Clyde and Georgia Hop.
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Flood Reaches Salary Terms With Senators in Antitrust Case
Outfielder Curt Flood, amid an antitrust battle over baseball's reserve clause, reportedly reached salary terms with the Washington Senators. Flood flew from Copenhagen for a weekend meeting with owner Robert Short in New York, with a proposed pay above his $90,000 Cardinals salary. Short and Commissioner Kuhn declined comment as Flood remains involved in legal action challenging the reserve clause.
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Pugh Earns AP Defensive Player of Week Honor
Dallas AP reports Jethro Pugh, Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle, dominated against Kansas City. He sacked Lenny Dawson four times and totaled 11 unassisted tackles, earning the AP NFL defensive player of the week. Teammate Bob Lilly praised his run.
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