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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1981
Page
12
Johnny Miller, once touted golf’s bright star, captures the Tucson Open with a 270 total and a two stroke victory over Tom Weiskopf. Weiskopf finishes second after leading at nine under. Miller’s late birdie on 14 and clutch 18th putt seal the win as he seeks to reclaim past form.
Amy Alcott captured the $150,000 Bent Tree Ladies Classic with a final 12 under par 276, edging defending champion JoAnne Carner by one stroke. Carner finished 277 after a late bogey run as Post and Solomon chased, while other contenders Germain, Daniel, Washam, and Dwyer trailed.
Sports briefs report stalled negotiations between Hazel Park Race Track owners and horse owners and trainers. The 1981 thoroughbred meet, set to begin March 20, appears likely to be delayed.
Second seed Mac Gifford defeated top seed Dave O'Donnell 6-4 6-3 to capture the singles crown at Limestone Tennis Club. In doubles, Gifford with Bob Lake lost 6-4 6-4 to Rich Carpenter and Sam Corso in the finals. The event was the final stop on the Syracuse Tennis Association men's open Grand Prix circuit.
SU star Charlie Bevier, runner up, chose not to defend his Big East title in the 1500. Maree and Bevier shared lead at first before Maree pulled away in the final two laps. Maree clocked 1:52.6 in the 4 x 800 relay leg, moving Seton Hall Wildcats from fifth to first.
The loss of Paige drains Villanova as Sydney Maree notes dual events to cover points. Maree credits Paige for banked track technique and leadership, while SU finishes fourth with 65 points behind UConn and others at the Carrier Dome meet.
Minnesota Chief led at Santa Anita but was disqualified for interference and placed second to Stancharry in the $54,400 race. Stancharry, ridden by Laffit Pincay Jr., earned his third straight victory as the field raced 11 16 miles in 1 35 2/5.
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