Player wins again in final round comeback at La Costa
Gary Player opened seven strokes back and shot 67 to win the Tournament of Champions at La Costa, finishing 281 on the 6889 yard course. He earned 45 000 and pushed two week total to 90 000 while Lee Trevino and Andy North tied for second at 283.
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Sixers rout Knicks as Reed calls Philly best in league
Philadelphia built a huge early lead and routed New York 130-90 in the NBA playoff opener. Eight Sixers scored in double figures led by Steve Mix with 19 and Doug Collins 18 as Reed praised Philadelphia's personnel and preparation after rest from winning the Atlantic Division. George Gervin led scoring in another quarterfinal with 35 points for San Antonio.
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Comets Open Season With 3-0 Victory Over Iowa
Cedar Rapids Comets improved to 1-0-1 in the Eastern Iowa Soccer League Division I by beating Iowa 3-0 on the Kingston pitch. Steve Pierce scored all three goals. Saturday the B team fell 2-0 to Hawkeye Soccer Club in Iowa City.
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Kansas Sweeps Iowa State In Doubleheader
Kansas topped Iowa State 8-7 to complete a doubleheader sweep as Terry Sutcliffe improved to 6-0. In the opener Kevin Kerschen pitched five scoreless innings in a 6-3 Kansas win. Greg Foell took the loss for Kansas in the second game, while Galen Worley earned his two saves on the day.
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Crowded motorcycle show delays Indians Voyageurs AHL playoff
West Springfield police and selectmen prompted postponement of the Springfield Indians versus Nova Scotia Voyageurs playoff game at the Eastern States Exposition grounds due to heavy crowds and traffic. AHL President Gordon Anziano said the contest was rescheduled for tonight after the incident free event drew large attendance. Chief Thomas McKenna described the motorcycle show as free of incident but very crowded.
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Jaeckel wins Tallahassee Open in sudden death playoff
Jaeckel Barry Jaeckel wins his first pro golf tour title at the Tallahassee Open after a final round 65 and a sudden death playoff victory over Bruce Lietzke. He credits his caddy and a pair of clutch shots for the win.
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