Crosby Weather and Bing’s Golf Legend at Monterey
New York Times flares with Crosby lore as Bing Crosby visits New York to receive the Gold Tee Award. The piece traces Crosby’s nickname origin, recalls famous Crosby weather myths, recounts stormy Crosby tournaments at Pebble Beach, notable moments like a 1940 US Amateur qualifier, a 1937 Del Mar “Clambake,” and Crosby’s enduring love of golf amid rain, crowds, and clambakes.
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Sam Snead
Red Cross
Atlanta
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Atlanta Constitution
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Mamaroneck
N.Y
Cypress Point
Golf Stars Shine In Multi Event Scramble
Willie’s group faltered early but roared back to post a best-ball 61 in the 4-hole scramble. Notables Keemen, Mantle, Namath, Ditka, and Staub appear among players noted for top shots and near holes. The Long Beach and Fullerton clubs played a scoreless Pacific Soccer League match.
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Robertson Sets Mark for Assists in Suns Win
Robertson surpassed Bob Cousy as NBA assist leader with eight assists to reach 954 career assists in nine seasons, but the Cincinnati Royals lost 125-113 to Phoenix. The Celtics, in fifth place, also dropped ground as Boston fell to Philadelphia. Hal Greer and Wally Jones scored 54 for the 76ers while Gail Goodrich led the Suns with 19 in the second half.
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Thompson Mach 1 records at Stardust drag meet
Danny Ongais driving a Mickey Thompson Mach 1 Mus Tang set a new Las Vegas Stardust drag racing record of 199.11 mph and 7.51 seconds to win the annual championships. Pat Foster of Long Beach finished second in another Thompson Mach 1.
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Largest Crowd Sees Stars Fall to Colonels at Home
The Los Angeles Stars, aiming to end a five game ABA skid against New Orleans, lost 123-99 to the Kentucky Colonels at the LA Sports Arena. Coach Bill Sharman praised the young squad noting most players have little pro experience.
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Yankees' Lee MacPhail Suffers Mild Coronary
Lee MacPhail general manager of the New York Yankees suffered a mild coronary Sunday and was rushed to White Plains Hospital. A Yankee spokesman said his condition was not serious. he never lost consciousness. MacPhail, 31, was stricken while preparing to travel to Fort Lauderdale for spring training and will be sidelined for at least three weeks.
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Priests in Detroit Archdiocese Form Weekly Hockey Team
A Detroit Archdiocese priest hockey group led by Rev Kenneth Untener and Bishop Thomas Gumbleton sports weekly, mixing clergy with former seminary players. They practice at St John’s Provincial Seminary and sometimes face other priests or Taganta’s team in varied lineups.
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De Vicenze Captures Los Lagartos Open Title in Bogota
Ur Vicenze of Argentina shot 65 in the final round to finish 72 holes at 274, beating American Lisry Mowry by three strokes for the $15,000 first prize. De Vicenze had nine birdies and five bogeys in a four under par round. Billy Casper tied for fourth after an even par 72 to finish at 280.
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Oaks Kayoed Again Dallas Wins 119-116
The Oaks of the Western Division of the ABA fell to Dallas 119-116 as they struggle with a four of five skid. Star Rick Barry sidelined for the season, while guard Larry leads Denver with over 30 points for the ninth straight game in a 105-94 win over New Orleans. Jones scores 11 in that game.
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Blues Tie NHL Shutout Record With 6-0 Win Over North Stars
St Louis exploded for six goals as Glenn Hall’s shutout helped the Blues tie a league record with 13 shutouts this season, matching marks set by Toronto and Detroit goaltenders. Hall added an assist on Jerry Crisp’s third-period goal in the rout.
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