Masters winners show European edge deepening
Jim Litke notes American golf is losing edge as Europeans win more Masters titles. Woosnam’s victory highlights a rising European Big Six including Faldo and Langer, while aging American stars struggle to mount a challenge. Watson cites European superiority as the trend continues.
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Late homer lifts Foxes past Reds in ninth inning
Chad Strickland belted a two run homer in the ninth as the Appleton Foxes defeated the Cedar Rapids Reds 4 to 3 before 304 fans at Killy Memorial Stadium. Strickland homered off Mike Ferry after leading off the inning with a walk.
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Johnson Becomes NBA All-Time Assist Leader in Win Over Mavericks
Magic Johnson surpassed Oscar Robertson to become the NBA career assist leader during a Monday night game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Forum. He logged his record ninth assist with 5:44 left in the second quarter, setting up Terry Teagle for a jumper as 17,505 fans saluted. Johnson thanked former teammates and Lakers owner Jerry Buss after the milestone as the game concluded without final details.
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Hussein, Panfil win at Boston
Kenyan Ibrahim Hussein claimed his third Boston Marathon victory in four years, finishing in 2:11:06 to beat Abebe Mekonnen of Ethiopia by over 50 yards. Wanda Panfil of Poland won the women's race in 2:24:18, marking Poland's first Boston win.
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Unbeaten ChiSox spoil Yankees home opener
Chicago White Sox remain the only undefeated team after a 6 5 win at New York spoiling the Yankees home debut. Bobby Thigpen struck out Steve Sax with the bases loaded on the final pitch to seal the victory in a rain delayed afternoon at the stadium.
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Phelps retires after two decades with Notre Dame
Notre Dame coach Digger Phelps ends a 20 year run with the Irish six weeks after a 12 20 season. He cites moving into the next decade and looks back on 14 NCAA appearances and a 1978 Final Four run without a national title. He denies pressure from the down season and says coaching remains a personal joy.
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