Piney Woods Golf Tourney Opens Its 54th Edition Saturday
More than 160 golfers begin the Piney Woods Invitational at Glen Arven Country Club for a four day 72 hole event. Former champions Doug Sanders and Bert Yancey compete as rain has in previous years clouded rounds. Mulherin, a four time winner, returns in pursuit of another title.
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Bert Yancey
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Lake City
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Tom Wilson
Augusta
Frank Mulherin
Mulherin
W.L
Mays Jr
Thomasville
Scottie Beverly
Piney Woods
Robin Branda
Knickers-Wearing Augustan Wins Again in 1966
Goodloe Jr. of Valdosta won that year and repeated in 1948. The knickers-wearing Augustan did not win again until 1966, then he charged for back-to-back victories.
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Valdosta
Booboos Cost L A Another Contest Braves Fall 8 6
Dodgers commit fielding errors but still rally to lead Houston before late miscues seal an 8 6 loss. Bobby Valentine and Steve Garvey booted plays in the ninth as Bob Watson’s single produced two runs and the Astros pulled ahead.
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Associated Press
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Baseball Standings and Results Across Leagues
The scoreboard lists American League East with Detroit leading and Baltimore Boston New York Cleveland and Oakland in order. Thursday results include New York over Baltimore 4-3 and Detroit defeating Boston 8-4. National League shows Pittsburgh and New York atop the standings with St Louis Montreal Philadelphia and Houston close behind. Multiple games and upcoming doubleheaders or day-night schedules are detailed.
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Astros rally to defeat Dodgers in ninth inning
Norm Miller opened the Astro ninth with a pinch single as Cesar Cedeno and Jim Wynn mishandled balls on the infield allowing Miller to score the tying run and Cedeno to advance. Watson followed with a two run single giving Houston the victory.
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Freehan's Grand Slam Sparks Tigers Past Red Sox 6 4
Detroit wins eight run ninth inning to beat Boston 6 4 as Bill Freehan hits a grand slam after Lynn McGlothen negates eight innings of scoreless work. Kaline Northrup Jata McAuliffe all drove in runs in the rally.
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Rockets shift 28 home games to Hofheinz Pavilion
The Houston Rockets announced they will play 28 of their 1972 73 home games at Hofheinz Pavilion on the University of Houston campus. The remaining 13 games of the 41 game home schedule will be at the San Antonio Convention Center.
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Conigliaro Ready To Call It Quits
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Billy Conigliaro reportedly plans retirement after calling GM Frank Lane from Boston to request retirement on the list. He cited unhappiness and personal pressures including his brother Tony’s business in the Boston area. He walked out of a Milwaukee doubleheader and had been suspended without pay while he considered quitting.
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Braves Acquire McClain in Cepeda Trade Shock
Atlanta lands Denny McClain from Oakland in exchange for Orlando Cepeda and cash with option to purchase. Cepeda motivated by challenge to Oakland, while McClain seeks return to big leagues after prior Detroit glory and 1968 Cy Young era.
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