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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1977

Page

10

Nicklaus Pins 62nd Title as Lietzke Impresses Champions

At Carlsbad California Jack Nicklaus won the Tournament of Champions beating Bruce Lietzke in three sudden death holes. Nicklaus praised Lietzke as a future dominant player calling him long strong and well prepared Lietzke admired Nicklaus admitting Nicklaus has been his idol since childhood despite the victory ending a tense finish.

Carlsbad Calif Jack Nicklaus Bruce Lietzke Bruce Nicklaus Lietzke

Nicklaus Wins Chase For $45,000 Title In Extra Holes

Jack Nicklaus edged Lietzke in a three hole playoff at La Costa for a $45,000 first prize, finishing 281 after 72 holes. Lietzke shot 66 to tie at 281, with Purtzer, Marsh and Miller close behind as Nicklaus ties Hogan for second all time in career victories.

Nicklaus Lietzke Jack Nicklaus la Costa Country Club Tom Purtzer Graham Marsh Johnny Miller Purtzer Miller

Seaver Near No-Hitter Yet Misses Sparkling Goal

The Associated Press notes Tom Seaver, three time Cy Young winner and key Mets star, has led the league in strikeouts ERA and victories, and guided the team to two pennants and a world title, yet has never pitched a no hitter despite several near misses.

The Associated Press Tom Seaver New York Mets

Seaver seeks fun with no hitter as one brave try slips away

The 32 year old right hander nearly no hits the Cubs but a fifth inning ball to right field falls for a hit. Ed Kranepool futilely dives for a trap in right field as Mets foil a potential perfect moment. Giants lose to Dodgers 7-6 in a late rally.

Chicago Cubs Seaver Steve Ontiveros Ed Kranepool Mets Joe Fraser Dodgers Giants San Francisco Darrell Evans Ron Cey Lee Lacy Steve Garvey

White Was Celtics Hero in Game One Rally

Jo Jo White scored 17 of Boston’s 17 second half points including the final two as the Celtics beat the 76ers 113 111 to take a 1 0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Julius Erving sparked Philadelphia with a late 111 111 tie proving futile as Boston surged.

Associated Press Philadelphia Boston Jo Jo White White Philadelphia 76Ers National Basketball Association Dam Washington Bullets Cleveland Cavaliers Golden State Warriors Detroit Pistons Portland Trail Blazers Bulls Bullets Rockets Houston Portland Nuggets Denver Golden State Lakers Los Angeles 76Ers Julius Erving Erne Toronto Mel Bridgman Tom Bladen Bobby Clarke Islanders Sabres Billy Smith New York Buffalo

NHL Playoffs Echo Last Season in Sundays Action

Flyers rally past Maple Leafs 6 5 in OT as Leach nets winner. McDonald stars with four goals and an assist. Islanders surge past Sabres 4 3 to sweep. Kings top Bruins 7 4 with Kozak opening blast. Canadiens clinch series 4 1 over Blues as Lafleur scores rebound goal.

Associated Press Philadelphia Flyers Toronto Maple New York Islanders Buffalo Sabres Sabres Los Angeles Kings Boston Bruins Montreal Canadiens St. Louis Blues Flyers Philadelphia Spectrum Toronto Maple Leafs Lanny McDonald Philadelphia Reggie Leach McDonald Darryl Sittler Kings Bruins Los Angeles Don Kozak Boston Canadiens Blues Montreal St. Louis Guy Lafleur Emile Francis

Sports calendar for Tuesday and today highlights local games

Today includes Parkersburg South at Athens four p.m. and Miller at Trimble four thirty p.m. Vinton County travels to Waverly four thirty p.m. Track events list Miller crew at Nelsonville four p.m. girls and Federal Hocking four p.m. Softball Miller at Trimble four thirty p.m. Wellston at Jackson four p.m. Also Belpre at Warren Vinton County four thirty p.m. and Ohio University hosts Kent State and Marshall.

Parkersburg Athens Southwestern Southern Trimble Miller Vinton County Waverly Tae Nelsonville Federal Hocking Gallipolis Wellston Trimble Jackson Kent State Marshall Ohio University Logan Nelsonville-York Alexander Belpre Denison

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