Nicklaus Dominates Crosby Tourney Win At Pebble Beach
Jack Nicklaus wins the Crosby event at Pebble Beach and heads home to Florida to rest and count his money after another display of his dominance in pro golf. He played the final 18 holes with decisive skill.
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High school basketball schedule and pro golf recap
Friday and Saturday prep basketball matchups feature Elyria Catholic, Cleveland Catholic, Lorain, Amherst, and more across multiple leagues. The golf highlight covers Jack Nicklaus and Miller in the Bing Crosby National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach, with Nicklaus winning $28,000 and extending a winning streak as Trevino finishes third.
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West Favored in NBA All Star Game Showdown
The West led by Kareem Abdul Jabbar Lew Alcindor and three perennial stars faces the East in the 22nd NBA All Star Game at the Forum with ABC television coverage. The West roster features Wilt Chamberlain Jerry West Oscar Robertson and Lew Alcindor and the East coaches are Tom Heinsohn and Bill Sharman leads a taller pivot line.
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Pistol Pete Scores Career High 50 To Lead Hawks
Pete Maravich poured in a career high 50 points as the Atlanta Hawks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 124 116. Maravich hit 18 of 29 shots and 3 of 16 free throws, matching his college fire and fueling a high scoring night across the NBA with notable contributions from Lou Hudson Bil ly Cunningham and Bob Rule in a night of close results and standout performances.
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Lakers coach Sharman builds strength to power NBA run
Los Angeles coach Bill Sharman emphasizes conditioning as 25 percent of success, pushing tough practices that helped the Lakers string 33 straight wins after a late October loss. The piece notes the league’s expanding parity and compares on court violence rules, citing a Kareem Abdul Jabbar clash and a controversial free throw outcome for Happy Hairston.
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Indians Sign Right Handed Pitcher Eric Raich From Draft
The Cleveland Indians announced the signing of right handed pitcher Eric Raich, their top pick from last week’s free agent draft. The 21-year-old played at USC until leaving for financial reasons after a 7-3 sophomore year with a 2.21 ERA. Contract terms were undisclosed but described as a very substantial bonus. Raich will train in Tucson, Arizona, with a decision pending on his pitching assignment for the coming season.
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