Nicklaus Masters Legend Refuses to Die at Augusta
AP reports Jack Nicklaus, 37, widely regarded as golf's greatest, loomed over the Masters as Tom Watson won the green jacket. Watson, a Missouri rookie, posted a remarkable 61 for 18 holes and a final round that echoed Nicklaus's enduring influence on the game amid a crowd of spectators.
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Nicklaus Fails to Fold as Fans Rally for Hero
Jack Nicklaus dumped a shot into the trap on the final hole and bogeyed the last, costing the title in a gutty finish. Thousands roared on 18th as the crowd hailed a possible era of Nicklaus dominance and future major wins.
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Watson Wins Masters Narrowly Defeats Nicklaus in Classic
Tom Watson claimed the Masters by five under par 67 for a 276 total in Augusta. Jack Nicklaus, three back to start, shot 66 to finish two behind. Other challengers included Rik Massengale Tom Kite Hale Irwin Ben Crenshaw Jim Colbert and Rod Funseth. Watson earned 40000 while Nicklaus took 30000.
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Weekend Major League Scores And Results
Saturday results show Chicago 3 Toronto 2, Texas 5 Baltimore 1, Milwaukee 3 New York 2, Kansas City 16 Detroit 2, Oakland 7 Minnesota 4, Seattle 5 California 1. Sunday Toronto 3 Chicago 1, Texas 3 Baltimore 2, Milwaukee 2 New York 1, Cleveland 19 Boston 9, Oakland 9 Minnesota 6-7, California 12 Seattle 5. Monday games list matchups Detroit at Toronto New York at Kansas City Minnesota at Seattle California at Oakland.
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NBA Playoffs Spots Decided As Sixteen Teams Vie
The NBA announces first round playoff pairings as Chicago hosts Portland and Detroit visits Golden State while San Antonio faces Boston and Cleveland plays Washington. Referees strike looms with non union officials handling calls. Standout scores include Bullets 131 76ers 121 and Knicks 144 Pistons 126.
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Giant Halicki Beats Dodgers Again for Giants First Win
Giant pitcher Ed Halicki, 6-7, extended his mastery over the Dodgers by defeating Los Angeles 8-4, his fifth straight win against them. San Francisco owner Joe Altobelli earned his first NL victory as manager. Darrell Evans added a solo homer for the Giants. Other NL games saw Braves blank Astros 6-0, Padres 12 Reds 4, Cubs 5 Mets 2, Cardinals 8 Pirates 7, and Montreal 9 Phillies 8.
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Indians Rally For 19-9 Win In Wild Cleveland Boston Game
Cleveland and Boston combined for a record 19 runs as Cleveland pulled away in the eighth, tying 3-3 then exploding for 16 more. Yastrzemski called every swing base hits while Robinson said the inning was the wildest in the park.
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Nastase Beats Connors To Claim World Championship Tennis Cup
Ilie Nastase defeated Jimmy Connors 3-6 7-6 6-4 7-5 in Las Vegas to win the $100,000 final after a dramatic indoor match delayed by a power outage. Karen Krantzcke collapsed and died after winning the Tallahassee doubles title. Bjorn Borg won Monte Carlo, topping Corrado Barazzutti 6-3 7-5 6-0.
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