Mariners Rally to Beat Twins on Opening Day
Abbott James pitched six innings in his major league debut and Glenn Abbott led Seattle with a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins at the Kingdome. Craig Reynolds hit the season’s first home run, giving Seattle an early 3-0 lead before Minnesota’s late rally.
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Carew Reflects on Open Season After 3-2 Loss
Rod Carew ignores the sting of Minnesota's 3-2 defeat to Seattle and focuses on the 1978 season as the Twins hold infield practice.
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Wally Armstrong Gains Notoriety With Wally Who Club
Augusta based pro golfer Wally Armstrong explains how his rising profile sparked a fan nickname. Admirers in Orlando and Houston wear shirts and buttons labeling him Wally Who, while he pursues stronger on tour presence after solid 1976 earnings and recent top finishes.
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Wally Armstrong The Obscure Golfer On The Masters Scene
The article profiles Wally Armstrong, 32, a journeyman golfer from near Indianapolis and former Florida standout. It notes his early caddying for Gary Player, his Masters debut, and his mindset on practice, confidence, and consistency as he chases top competition. It mentions his sponsors Ping and Chrysler, his family, and comments from Rev. Joseph Welch at Masters events.
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Washington star Rick Keel named to North squad in JC All-Star game
Washington star Rick Keel the leading scorer in this year's Class 3A state tournament is selected for the North team for the July 15 Iowa Jaycees senior all star game at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. North coach trio includes Bob Hilmer Robert Miller and Dick Garth.
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Iowa baseball double-header canceled schedule change
Iowa City reports the University of Iowa baseball double-header with St Francis Joliet Illinois was canceled on Thursday. The Hawks will instead host Lewis University for back to back double-headers at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday with no admission charge.
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Dennis Svoboda Elected President of Jones Park Club
Dennis Svoboda was elected president of the Jones Park Men's Golf Association. Officers include Jerry Danforth vice president Herman Gipe secretary treasurer Roger Schlottfelt handicap chair man Bob Bensmiller awards chair man Arnie Riess publicity chair man and Rich VanHorbek rules and events chairman. Fuzz Knight and Bob Kent were elected to two year terms as directors. The first blind bogie event is set for 7 a.m. April 16.
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Spinks Ali rematch eyed at Superdome in September
A new sports group pledged 3 million dollars in earnest money and secured a tentative deal to stage the Leon Spinks Muhammad Ali heavyweight title rematch at the Superdome on September 15. Both fighters must approve the principal agreement, Top Rank chief Bob Arum said.
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