Big Four Favored In 1971 Masters Golf Tournament
The Masters field in Augusta centers on Arnold Palmer Gary Player Billy Casper and Jack Nicklaus as likely favorites. Palmer arrives off two wins and leads 1971 money list while Casper defends the title and Nicklaus challenges for multiple majors. The field also includes Jesse Snead George Archer Bob Lunn and Miller Barber with the $203 801 purse and top prize around $25 000.
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Billy Casper
Jack Nicklaus
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Jacksonville
Miami
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Nicklaus
Bobby Jones
Jones
Atlanta
Bomber
Player
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Sam Snead
George Archer
San Diego
Bob Lunn
Los Angeles
Mr. X
Miller Barber
Barber
Gay Brewer
Bob Goalby
Archer
Gene Littler
Theismann Signs 3 Year Contract With Toronto Argonauts
Notre Dame star Joe Theismann signed a three year deal with the Toronto Argonauts after switching from an NFL offer with the Miami Dolphins. Argonauts officials pressured a quick decision as they needed a quarterback for a thin roster. Theismann led Notre Dame to 10-1 seasons in 1969 and 1970 with a standout Cotton Bowl performance.
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UPI
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Miami Dolphins
National Football League
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Dolphins
John Bassett
Argonauts Board of Directors
Thiesmann
South Bend
Ind
Argonaut
Terry Hanratty
Morton Says He Pitches Like Himself for Expos
Montreal pitcher Carl Morton, NL Rookie of the Year, discusses his approach to pitching and honesty. He aims to reduce walks and home runs after an 18 win season and reflects on a candid remark about Tom Seaver that sparked a dispute. He remains confident in his own style and professionalism.
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Expos
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Carl Morton
Montreal
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Maud
Cal McLish
St. Louis
Tom Seaver
Seaver
Dan McGuinn
Mets
Richman Morton
Gibson
Indiana Narrowly Tops Memphis 91 90 in Only Game
Indiana edged Memphis 91 to 90 in Monday action as the lone scheduled game. Virginia visits New York, Kentucky plays Florida, and Utah meets Texas in Tuesday’s slate.
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United Press International
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Palmer again leads PGA money list as Masters nears
New YorkUPI Arnold Palmer tops the pro golf money list for 1971 with earnings of 98 178 after finishing fifth or better in six of twelve events. He skipped Greensboro Open which was won by rookie Bud Allin to prepare for the Masters at Augusta Georgia.
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Augusta
Knicks Versus Bullets Open Eastern Conference Playoffs
The New York Knicks and Baltimore Bullets begin the Eastern Conference finals with a tense opener amid injury worries on Baltimore and rest advantages for New York. Knicks favored 5 points, Willis Reed and Walt Frazier seek fast series for rest after a long season.
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NEW York
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Shue
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New York Rangers
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Earl Monroe
Kevin Loughery
Johnson
76Ers
Atlanta
Willis Reed
Hawks
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Walt Frazier
Monroe
Frazier
Opening day forfeits and Reds pitching tales from baseball lore
Historical notes cover a 1907 opening day forfeit after snowball heckling, NL opening date quirks, and a look at pitchers with major losses against the Reds. It also notes Redlegs in the Astrodome, Woody Woodward’s kinship to Joanne Woodward, and Perez’s 0-1 swing pattern with Bench’s MVP-season shadow.
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Woody Woodward
Cincinnati Reds
Joanne Woodward
Woody
Babe Ruth
Bowling Scores and Standings From Local Night Leagues
A dense list of nightly league results shows team matchups, high games and series, and standings across Monday to Friday sessions. Notable names include Ken Covey Charlies Anderson Dominic Savine Roosevelt Riv Richard Largen Charlie Fondale Lloyd Grimes and Max Martin across NCR Beckley Cabinet Meadows Oil and New River Supply with scores and placements for night cup events.
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Rowe & Quesenberry
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Cko Railroad
Tison Foodliner
Mabecott Supiiy
Dot's Packette
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Ind
Ken Covey
Charlies Anderson Industrial
Wilcox Miz
Beckley Insulation
Lowe Brothers
Beckley Welding
S&s Foodliners
Meadows Oil WA
Richard
Ist High
Glen Pack
Lillian Saunders
Beulah McMillen
Womens Maters Makies Dress Shop
Leeds
King Photo
Bank of Raleigh
E. M. Payne Co
Lewis Chevrolet
Meadows Oil Co
Raleigh Motor Sales
Raleigh County Handicap
Scotts Toy Kennel
Peoples Bank Mullens
William Penn Frat
Johan W. Eye Co
Beckley Cabinet
Meadows Oil
Bix Johns Packette le Ist High
Lloyd
Max Martin
Aim Beerion
WVU Sweeps Doubleheader Over Pitt in Twinbill
West Virginia University improved to 10-2 after sweeping two games from arch rival Pitt. Rick Wagener pitched a five hitter for a 7-0 opener win, and Randy Lease went the distance in a 7-3 nightcap. Larry Myers and Joe Honce delivered key bases loaded triples as WVU plated runs in multiple innings.
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