Geiberger Wins Greensboro Open Title Over Trevino
Al Geiberger lands the Greensboro Open with a 16 under par total of 268 at Sedgefield Country Club, finishing two strokes ahead of Lee Trevino who shot 65 to end at 270. Trevino, in the final pairing, pressured Geiberger but could not overtake him.
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Discoverer linksmen improve game at Ralston Invitational
The Ralston-Columbus High golf team cut their stroke total by 32 but finished 11th among 14 schools at the Ralston Invitational. Seniors Morris and Jones shot 77, while Richards and Kerry posted 85 and Manson 92, as coach Bartholomew shuffled the lineup before Tuesday’s match with Scotus at Elks Country Club.
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Baker wins 200 Mile AGV race at Imola in record time
Steve Baker of America rode a Yamaha 750 to victory in the 200 mile AGV race at Imola. He swept both heats finishing in two hours five minutes thirty one point eight seconds overall and set a speed record in the first heat as his average rose to ninety eight point five mph on the 11th lap of the second heat.
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Belgium rider wins Tour of Flanders in six hours ten
Walter of Belgium captured the Tour of Flanders pro road cycling classic in Me URL belgium. He completed the 162 mile course in six hours ten minutes. Francesco Moser of Italy took second with Belgian Marc Demeyer third.
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May earns college basketball player of the year amid pro money talk
Indiana star Scott May, UPI college player of the year, reflects on NBA and ABA money. owners tighten belts while May aims to play professionally. He recalls Hoosier title run and meeting John Havlicek as excitement lingers after Philadelphia victory.
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Cavaliers Ride Team Play To First Central Division Lead
Cleveland routs Atlanta 120-92 to seize first place in the Central Division as coach Bill Fitch relies on deep rotation and nonstarters leading scoring. Austin Carr tops Cavs with 27 points off the bench amid a busy season of in and out lineups and a flurry of NBA and ABA results across the league.
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Dodgers pitcher Messersmith in talks with several clubs
UPI reports Andy Messersmith, a 20 game winner, is talking with the San Diego Padres, California Angels, and a third unnamed club as he awaits an offer from a fourth. Padres President Bavasi and Angels GM Harry Dalton discussed terms, while scouts warned of a potential arm concern.
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Naber and Babashoff sweep AAU Indoor Swim awards
In Long Beach California John Naber and Shirley Babashoff led the AAU Indoor Swimming meet earning top performer honors. Scot David Wilkie with University of Miami claimed a triple win as foreign swimmers took eight of 24 events amid a generally disappointing American showing ahead of the Olympic Trials.
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Hunter Ready For Opener In Shortened Camp
Yankees ace Ron Hunter, amid a players' dispute, says he prepared at home and is ready for the April 8 opener. He allowed one run in seven innings in a 9-3 win over Baltimore as Palmer struggled with a side knot. Other spring results include Nolan Ryan’s eight strikeouts in a 3-3 tie, John Mayberry’s three hits, and Gary Matthews homering for the Giants.
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Mass and Ickx win Vallelunga Six Hour race
West Germany's Jochen Mass and Belgium's Jackie Ickx driven a Porsche won the Vallelunga Six Hour world sports car championship race in Italy. They covered 862.5 kilometers at an average speed of 143.8 kph.
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Lafleur leads Canadiens to win and record NHL season
Guy Lafleur scored a goal and one assist to reach 125 points and win the scoring title by six points over Bobby Clarke as Montreal beat the Washington Capitals 4 3. His goal 24 seconds after Yvon Lambert tied the game with 2:17 left sealed the victory and gave Montreal an NHL record 58 wins and home ice for the playoffs.
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