Low Key Billy Casper Wins New Orleans Open
Quiet Billy Casper wins the New Orleans Open by two strokes at Lakewood CC finishing 271, 17 under par. Casper, 43, plans a balanced schedule through June to September including the Western Open and Ryder Cup matches, while his veteran career and farm life in Utah are highlighted.
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Peter Oosterhuis
England
Lakewood Country Club
Oosterhuis
Lanny Wadkins
Bob Wynn
Steve Melnyk
Larry Hinson
Dan January
January
Melynk
Hinson
Lee Trevino
Barr Sees Giants Beat Cardinals Amid Pitching Shift
In San Francisco Jim Barr threw a two hit bid for seven innings before Lou Brock’s two singles ruined it, as the St. Louis Cardinals lost 2-0 to the Giants. Ken Brett tossed a two-hitter for the Pirates in their 7-2 win over the Dodgers. Cubs beat Padres 3-2 on Adrian Garrett’s three-run shot. Phillies down Braves 5-1 behind Tom Underwood’s four-hitter. Reds rally past Expos 6-1 as Gary Nolan limits Montreal and Foster and Rose power Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Jim Barr
St. Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Lou Brock
Barrao
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Giants
Pittsburgh
Ken Brett
Pirates
Los Angeles Dodgers
Chicago Cubs
San Diego Padres
Philadelphia Phillies
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Cincinnati Reds
Montreal Expos
Houston Astros
New York Mets
Dodgers
Brett
Los Angeles
Dave Lopes
Cubs
Padres
Adrian Garrett
Rick Monday
Dan Spillner
John Summers
Spillner
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Phillies
Braves
Tom Underwood
Ron Reed
Bob Boone
Mike Anderson
Underwood
Reds
Expos
Gary Nolan
Pete Rose
George Foster
Cincinnati
Nolan
Mike Ee
Olympics Meeting On Tap In Lausanne Amid Montreal Crisis
IOC leaders in Lausanne face growing alarm as strikes halt work on Montreal Olympic stadium and village. Toronto lawyer Jim Worrall coordinates with Lord Killanin and Premier Bourassa while Quebec workers union fears push talks toward trusteeship and potential transfer if order cannot be restored. A Montreal delegation heads to Lausanne as Confederation of Labor plans talks with Quebec officials.
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Robert Bourassa
Quebec
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Bourassa
Killanin
Confederation of Labor
Jeanne
New Era Began With 3 51 Mile By Bayi in Dream Mile
Filbert Bays of Tanzania shattered the mile world record with 3 51 in Kingston Jamaica in a dramatic Dream Mile. He led from the start as Eamonn Coghlan and Jim Ryan chased, with Mart y Liquori noting the historic pace shift and Bayi's tactical masterclass while sponsors paid 7100 for the Tanzania trip and team.
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Robinson appeals three day suspension against umpire clash
Cleveland manager Frank Robinson, first black skipper in majors, appeals a three day ban and fine after a sixth inning clash with umpire Jerry Neudecker over fan interference on Jorge Orta’s triple. Robinson says the appeal seeks to recover money and halt the suspension until a hearing, with MacPhail noting the case will be reviewed on film before a hearing in New York.
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Cleveland Indians
Jerry Neudecker
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Neudecker
Jorge Orta
Chicago
Lee MacPhail
MacPhail
Fin“T
American League
Belmont Stakes absence of Triple Crown contender noted at field
Red Smith reflects on the Preakness and the lack of a Triple Crown hopeful for the Belmont Stakes. Master Derby drifted into Foolish Pleasure in the Pimlico stretch. Foolish Pleasure chased but could not overtake. The piece recalls past Derby winners and Belmont outcomes, discusses trainer Smiley Adams and jockeys, and notes crowd and cultural quirks surrounding Maryland racing.
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Darrel McHargue
Master Derby
Foolish Pleasure
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McHargue
Jacinto Vasquez
Cinto
Zere
Vasquez
Tim Tam
Carry Back
Northern Dancer
Majestic Prince
Canonero
Secretariat
New York Racing Association
Smiley Adams
Smiley
Bold Ruler
England
Duke of Hamilton
Maryland
Churchill Downs
Avatar
Baltimore
Bill Shoemaker
Tom O'Reilly
Joe Palmer
Joe
Kentucky
Major League Leaders American League Batting and More
Major League Leaders in batting, runs, RBIs, hits, and power. Rivers and Munson top AL in various categories with notable totals for Chalk, Lezcano, Hisle, McRae, and Horton. Pitching leaders include Ryan and Blue with strong win totals and low ERAs. National League leaders highlight Lacy and Cedeno with high averages and runs, plus Garvey and Cash leading RBIs and hits. Stolen bases note Rivers and Morgan atop their lists.
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Hisle
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Rose
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Madlock
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Pgh
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Bowa
Garr
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Gross
Morgan
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