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In Augusta, Bill Casper, at age 50, wins his first Masters with a 69 as Gene Littler, 19 at the time, is outpaced. Casper, later a golf millionaire, plans to chase the U.S and British Opens and the PGA, while Littler reflects on his near miss and a late surge.
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Hammerin Hank Leads Braves to Big Win at Home
Hank Aaron homered for his 597th career blast, driving the Braves to a 9 3 victory over Clyde King's Giants in Atlanta. Reggie Jackson and Don Sutton anchored victories elsewhere as Oakland and Los Angeles posted wins. Sonny Jackson doubled, Aaron added three RBIs, and Pat Gonzales contributed for Atlanta as Miller? Brewer and Padres games also featured key late scoring, while the Ladies Pro Golf Tour named Ed Griffiths as director.
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Beauties And The Best At Warren YMCA Meet
Kay Kelsey Jim Stahl and Carol Harvey led the Warren YMCA invitational wins collecting eight trophies. Stahl swept 200 yard individual medley 50 and 100 yard freestyles 100 yard breaststroke and high points. Harvey won 50 and 100 yard freestyles. Kelsey took 100 yard breaststroke.
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Knicks Lead 2-0 In NBA Playoffs After 112-111 Win
New York toppled Milwaukee 112-111 at Madison Square Garden to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals. Willis Reed scored 36 with 19 rebounds, while Lew Alcindor had 38 points and 23 boards. Cazzie Russell and Mike Riordan provided late striking blows as the Knicks shift to Milwaukee for Game 3, with Los Angeles at Atlanta later.
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Hawks Coach Fined $1,000 Over Threats After Playoff Game
Atlanta Hawks coach Richie Guerin blasted referees after a 119 115 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Division final. Commissioner Walter Kennedy fined Guerin $1,000 and warned of further penalties as security measures were stepped up at the arena.
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New Orleans Buccaneers Rally Past Indiana in ABA Showdown
In New Orleans the Buccaneers upset Eastern Division champion Indiana 120 to 110 as Ron Frantz led with 24 points after four straight road losses. Art Becker topped Indiana with 23 while Fred Lewis added 21 as New Orleans improved to 41-42 and eyed Dallas in the finale. Jackie Moreland announced retirement after the Dallas game to be honored at halftime, while star guard Jimmy Jones sat out for surgery on a torn cartilage.
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Bellande wins medalist in USGA Seniors qualifying
In Gulfport Mississippi Mickey Bellande of Biloxi shot 67 to lead the 60 to 64 age group in the USGA Seniors Golf Tournament qualifying. In Boston at Suffolk Downs apprentice jockey Charlie Maffeo won four races on Monday including Dr Zetel in the $4 800 Norwood Purse and took the first three races of the program.
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ABA Eyes Merger And Miami Takeover In Season Report
Owners meeting in New York discussed merger with the NBA after a committee report by Commissioner Dolph. The ABA will operate the Miami Floridians for the rest of the season with Vince Murphy remaining GM and possible regional rep role, while restructuring ownership.
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