Nicklaus Favored In Masters Fight At Augusta
Lee Trevino says beating Jack Nicklaus at Augusta is only possible if it rains as Masters golfers grapple with rain saturated greens. Nicklaus leads after four times winning in 10 years and seeks a 14th major title. Bill Casper notes Nicklaus has a strong edge due to length and style on the course.
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Red Sox Ready for Northward Move to Open Season
Boston manager Eddie Kasko says the team is ready to head north after finishing 13 14 in spring exhibition play. The club plans an final Florida exhibition against the Expos then a Boston flight, eyeing the Friday Fenway opener vs the Yankees. Kasko cites pitching depth led by Tiant Pattin Curtis and possibly Moret while work continues on trimming to 25 players.
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Detroit Tigers
Luis Tiant
Marty Pattin
John Curtis
Lyn McGlothen
Rogelio Moret
Sonny Siebert
Secretariat Still Horse To Beat In Kentucky Derby Chase
The Associated Press notes Secretariat remains the favorite for the May 5 Derby at Churchill Downs. Sham could challenge after winning the Santa Anita Derby by 2 1/2 lengths, while Royal and Regal and Mr. Prospector also posted notable Derby linked results at Gulfstream. Leo's Pisces upset Louisiana Derby at the Fair Grounds, though this did not improve Derby prospects.
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Secretariat
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Royal
Regal
Jimmy Croll
Mr. Prospector
Leo’s Pisces
New Orleans Fair Grounds
Sheck Greene
NFL Retains Single-Game Super Bowl Format
NFL owners rejected a two out of three series to decide the top team. New Orleans hosts Super Bowl X on January 12 1975 at the Louisiana Superdome with Miami slated for Super Bowl XI in 1976 after Oakland Raiders owner Al Davis proposed the format.
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al Davis
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Miami
Miami Topped as 1976 Bicentennial Football Kickoff Site
Rozelle announced Miami as one of four prime venues chosen by President Nixon to spearhead the bicentennial celebrations with a $150,000 million stadium project and a six screen roof mounted replay setup. He hailed the game as a fitting kickoff to the festivities.
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Long Beach State Names Olson as New Head Coach
In Long Beach California former Long Beach City College coach Luther Lute Olson is chosen to replace Jerry Tarkanian as head coach at Long Beach State. Olson succeeds Tarkanian at the university basketball program.
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Lute’’ Olson
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Jerry Tarkanian
Long Beach State
Trotters and Pacers Lewiston Raceway Entries Post Time 7 30 P M
Race by race list of horse entries at Lewiston Raceway including Pace and Trot divisions with multiple entrants per race. Officials noted as 7 30 post time and bet names appear alongside horse and handler pairs.
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Olin Smith
L. Bryant
Tuff
H. Coleman
Joe Butler
D. May
Katie Frost
L. Fitch
Maria Lynn
D. Gorgone
R. Harvey
Barkley Square
G. Gardner
Cock A Due
R. Lanpher
Darn Bob
C. Carter
Regal Sparkler
Dean Gamble
J. Mollison Jr
Kenisor
F. Parker
Speedy Pride
L. Tauber
Belle Melody
R. Smith
Melfort
R. Truitt
Pace
Drexel Barbara
Trisha Time
Slick Spur
D. Richards
Tor
W. Case
Moms
H. Richards
F. Woodbury
Prince of Wales
Mr. Morsemere
J.C. Smith
Jim White
D. Arnold
George Sampson
Brads
D. Carlisle Jr
Birchcrest
N. Murray
E. Funk
B. Pike
Tingwin
J.D. Salley
Crescent Miss
Cowlins Beauty
W.M. Peace
Nugget Pick
W. Colby
Mighty Monarch
M. Wing
Keddie
E. Hall
Sauvage II
Spatuzzo
Copper Maid
Stolle Upsets Top Seeds as World Court Tour Roll Continues
Australian Fred Stolle, nearing retirement, defeated second seed Roger Taylor 6-3 7-6 at the River Oaks event while advancing his streak of upsets over leading players. He cited family reasons for ending his tour after this year.
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Tex
Milan Holecek
Czechoslovakia
Cliff Drysdale
Australia
Frank Froehling
Charles Pasarell
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Providence Hoops Faces New Cohort After DiGregorio
Providence coach Dave Gavitt previews next season with a rebuilt Friars squad led by Marvin Barnes and Kevin Stacom. He notes DiGregorio’s departure opens the door for a younger lineup, stronger rebounding needs, and recruiting to replace talent while aiming for continued NCAA competitiveness.
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Ernie DiGregorio
Marvin Barnes
Kevin Stacom
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Barnes
Memphis State
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DiGregorio
Fran Costello
Nehru King
Charlie Crawford
Friar
Joe Hasett
LaSalle Academy
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