Foyt wins Daytona 500 with one-lap triumph
A J Foyt, making a rare NASCAR appearance, dominates the Daytona 500. He leads from the start as Richard Petty drops out with a broken valve spring, while Charlie Glotzbach finishes second and Jim Vandiver third in a 1970 Dodge. Foyt earns 38,400 from a $200,000 purse as a 98,000 crowd watches in cold, windy conditions.
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Blues reach stalemate with Seals in tight NHL clash
Gary Sabourin sank a 69th minute free throw to lift the St. Louis Blues to a 4-4 draw with the California Seals in a game highlighted by Carol Vadnais hat tricks. St. Louis erased a 2-0 deficit and later trailed by two before tying late, as Vadnais scored twice for California and Garry Unger added for St. Louis.
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Blancas wins Phoenix Open in sudden death
Homero Blancas defeated Lanny Wadkins with a four foot birdie on the first playoff hole to win $25,000 at the Phoenix Open. Both finished 1 under par 273 after 72 holes at Phoenix Country Club. Wadkins blamed a late sand wedge in the playoff for his loss.
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Rangers Clinch 4-3 Win as Ratelle Reaches 100 Points
Jean Ratelle scored twice and assisted on Bobby Rousseau's power play winner with 7:09 left, lifting the Rangers over the Red Wings 4-3. Ratelle's 100th point came in a season featuring goals in two periods and an assist, while other NHL results include Maniago’s 40-save shutout for the North Stars and Parise’s tally helping the Penguins.
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Cavaliers Rally Past Knicks 111 109 in Close Night NBA
The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame a 42 13 early deficit to beat the New York Knicks 111 109 as Butch Beard scored 19 of his 21 in the second half and the Cavs seized a late lead with 19 seconds remaining.
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Foyt wins Daytona 500 in record pace and tough drive
Daytona Beach reported A J Foyt, 37, claimed his first Daytona 500 title with a record average speed of 161.550 mph. He outlasted Charne tzbach after rivals failed to finish, with Webard Petty sidelined by valve failure. Foyt praised driving heads up and noted his Indy and Le Mans wins while chasing the historic Daytona 500.
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