Masters Day One Brings Foreign Stars and Weiskopf Turmoil
Augusta coverage centers on David Graham Jack Newton and Severiano Ballesteros as leaders while Tom Weiskopf struggles with five straight balls into Rees Creek and a 13 on No. 12. The piece notes his temper and potential for greatness, contrasting Nicklaus, Trevino and Palmer on the all time money list.
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Masters first round leads shaken by Ballesteros Graham Mitchell
Seve Ballesteros Graham and Jeff Mitchell shared the early lead with 66 as wind complicates Augusta round. Mitchell, buoyed by strong putting and veteran caddy Jones, joined the pace after a 66 amid a day dominated by tough winds and high scores.
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Astros edge Dodgers as Richard nearly no-hits opener
J.R. Richard flirted with an Opening Day no hitter into the seventh, striking out 13 and reaching 98 mph on a radar gun, as the Astros beat the Dodgers 3-2 with help from Joe Sambito. Rudy Law broke up the bid with a single in the seventh.
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Rangers Edge Yankees 1 0 In Pitchers Duel
A brilliant nine inning duel ended with Rich Gossage wild pitch scoring the lone run as the Rangers beat the Yankees 1 0. Jon Matlack and Ron Guidry held hitters in check before relievers finished.
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Cornets Banquet Open to Public in Des Moines
The Iowa Cornets announce a public athletic banquet for players and staff at Falbo's Restaurant in Des Moines this Sunday. General Manager Rod Levi says price is 10 dollars per person and attendees should contact the Cornets office in Ankeny. The team finished second in the Women’s Basketball League playoffs, losing 125 to 114 to the New York Stars in game four.
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