Hoch Wins Optimist Open Scratch Singles Final
Buddy Hoch of Fayetteville wins $1,000 first prize by defeating Grover Haynes of Danville 226 to 164 in the Optimist Open Scratch Singles Tournament at Riverside Lanes. Haynes earns $500 for runner up after leading qualifiers. others in top finishes include Webb, Alderson, Hendricks, and Franklin with placements from third to fifth and prize money.
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Bobby Hudison
Danville Optimist Club
Riverside Lanes
Hudson
David Alderson
Buddy Hoch
Fayetteville
N. C
Hoch
Grover Haynes
Danville
Haynes
Alan Hendricks
Rumley's Wins Triple C Park Softball Tourney Title
Rumley's of Martinsville won three games Sunday at Triple C Park in Kentuck to capture the Invitational Softball Tournament title. Humley sidelined Airport No. 2 9 2 to 0 against the local Pirates. The Pirates entered the final day unbeaten. Rumley's then clinched the championship with a decisive performance.
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Rumley's
Martinsville
Funnerip
Triple C Park
Kentuck
Humley
Airport No. 2
Pirates
Mallory Park
England
Kenny Roberts
Modesto
Calif
Britain
United States
Roberts
Yamaha
Barry Sheene
Rumley
Johnny Wade
RBI
Mike Smith
Jimmy Collie
Airport No
Danville Hawks
Rumsey
Indians Spark Rally Toblank Royals Season Opener
Cleveland blanked Kansas City 6 to 0 as Rick Manning scored on an error and John Lowenstein stole home. Pat Dobson held the Royals to five hits through eight innings, while Manning and Lowenstein delivered key plays. The Indians added insurance in the eighth and ninth as they spoiled Steve Busby's debut and extended a series of walks by Kansas City.
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Kansas City
Cleveland
Rick Manning
John Lowenstein
Cleveland Swans
Pat Dobson
Kansas City Royals
Steve Busby
Indians
Dobson
Dave LaRoche
Manning
Ster Bi Rane
Busby
Lowenstein
Paul Splittorff
UNC Netters Claim Seventh Title In Row
In College Park Maryland John Lucas defeated Bill Brock 6 6 3 5 to win the ACC singles championship in his final Maryland match. UNC clinched its seventh straight ACC tennis title with 4 points while Duke and NC State also earned top placements in doubles and singles.
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College Park
John Lucas
University of Maryland
Bill Brock
North Carolina
Brock
Lucas
Clemson
Terp
Duke
Ruby Porges
Reve Vaughn
Carolina
Braves Edge 76ers In Overtime To Reach Semis
Buffalo Braves rallied from 11 down to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 124-123 in overtime in the first round of the NBA playoffs. John Shumate and Randy Smith fueled the comeback with key baskets, McAdoo led Philadelphia with 34 points, and Buffalo advanced to face the Boston Celtics in the semifinal series.
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Philadelphia
John Shumate
Randy Smith
Buffalo Braves
Philadelphia 76Ers
Newional Basketball Association
Smith
Braves
Gers
Steve Mix
Buffalo
Boston Celtics
Jim McMillian
Doug Collins
Fred Carter
Clyde Lee
Bob McAdoo
79Ers
Rst
Ken Charles
McAdoo
76Ers
Cameack
McMillan
Carter
Collins S Withh
Pistons End Bucks Bid In Playoffs
The Detroit Pistons edged the Milwaukee Bucks 107-103 to clinch a Western Conference semifinal berth. Chris Ford forced a late steal and scored with 18 seconds left, while Bob Lanier and Curtis Rowe contributed as Detroit overcame a 91-34 deficit earlier to seize victory and set a first-round date with Golden State.
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Milwaukee
Chris Ford
Detroit Pistons
Milwaukee Bucks
Bob Lanier
Curtis Rowes
Pistons
NBA
Golden State
Oakland
Archie Clark
Bucks
Jim Price
George Trapp
Detroit
Ford
Dave Meyers
Brian Winters
Lanier
Rusty Staub Sparks Tigers To 6-2 Victory
Rusty Staub doubled and singled twice driving in two as Detroit built a 6-2 win over the California Angels in Anaheim. Ray Bare earned his first victory with nine innings of work and John Hiller provided eighth inning relief. Hassler took the loss for California after surrendering all six Tigers runs in eight hits. Staub scored on Detroit’s early 2nd inning and delivered two more RBIs in the 3rd as the Tigers opened a three-run rally.
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Anaheim
Calif
Rusty Staub
Rons
Detroit
Tigers
California Angels
Ray Bare
John Hiller
Andy Hassler
California
Hassler
Staub
Five-Stroke Verdict Don January Wins T Of C Golf Crown
Don January, nicknamed the Old Folks, won the Tournament of Champions at La Costa with a five-stroke victory and a 277 total 11 under par. Ben Crenshaw challenged briefly but fell back as January clinched the $45,000 first prize and his season earnings near $95,700. Hubert Green took second with 282 while Bruce Cramp ton final round 70 finished tied for second. Crenshaw settled for 234.
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Carisbad
Calit
Ben Crenshaw
la Costa Country Club
Mindby Mitchell
Aeaeons
January
Texas
Crenshaw
Hubert Green
Crampton
al Geiberger
Geiberger
Carlsbag. Calif
la Costa
Huvert Green
al Gelberger
Bruce Crampton
Tom Watson
Art Wall
Ray Floyd
Bae Dave Wil
Don Wiles
Lou Gratam
Johnny Miler
I Hale Frwirts
PE Bonyerson
Bly Casper
Gano Littler
Widien Bot Gilder
Roger Malthin
Tom Derikins
Rik Massengale
Tom Welsnipt
Don January
Koch Wins Tallahassee Open as Tour Rookie Leads
Gary Koch, 23, a rookie on the tour and two time Walker Cup member, shot a two under par 70 to win the Tallahassee Open and $16,000. He finished 11 under par, one stroke ahead of runner-up John Mahaffey who shot 72. Bob Eastwood faltered with a 77. Victor Regalado and Tom Storey tied for third at eight under 290.
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Tallahasser
Fla
Gary Koch
John Mahaffey
Bob Eastwood
Koch
Mahaffey
Fastweed
Amore
Ant
Toney
Victor Regalado
Tom Storey
Regalado
Storey
Tallahassee
Fla.api
Gelf Ana Country Club
Gary Kear
Victor Regalada
Jon Makettey
Fone
Wally Atristtpeg
Rat Ceetuds
Bat Eastwoon
Marty Fleckman
Lyn Lou
George Codie
Ty Furty Zeener
Dave Newau'sr
Ato McLendon
RVR
Mike Bear
Sat
Wate Starkes
Scottsdale
Bob Lunn
Greg Powers
Fred Marti
Carol Mao
Steve Meinyh
Bobby Mitre
Arne Comer
Lee Eiger
Slory Bret
Bobby Walze
Bontie Bryant
Bob Erickson
Sandra Palmer
Steve Verieto
Mari
Ed Leapherty
Stel Hey
Bob Mesare
Donna
Young
Bem Setoenten
WGTP
Ee Kasny Aner
Mark Preit
Jugy Rie Uait
Aten Ades Schamp
Bane Susie Me Alligtor
Rex Caverwmit
Tom Evans
Tom Purteer
Any Alcott
Dick Lot
Keathy McNutten
M.D. Waiterx
Lou Crocker
E Et Matton
TVA Ae
Dean Washam
BANK
Hugh Baiocens
Myrle Breer
BAR
Nym RH
Siki Y Pharilynn Smith
BSP
Petra Pal McDonald
Rankin Wins Phoenix LPGA One Stretching Tourney
Judy Rankin cruised to a $14,000 first prize with a three under par 68 final round at the Phoenix LPGA, finishing at 206 to eclipse the 54 hole leaders. Sandra Pest took second, Marlene Hagge tied for fifth, and Haynie tied for fourth with a 214. Rankin’s victory marks three wins in six LPGA events and boosts 1976 earnings to $56,892.
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Scottsdale, Ariz
Judy Rankin
Marlene Hagge
Marlene
OM Martene
Rankin
Betty Burfevndt
Sandra Haynie
Jan Stephenson
Carel Mann
Ranbga
Post
Hagge
Haynie
Stephenson
Mann
McCormick Ranch Palms
Camelback Country Club
Mrs. Rankin
Sandra
Pest
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Buddy Hock
Billy Webb
Stayras Calas
Optimist Open
Alderson
Hopewell
Webb
Heeh
Billy Franklin
Jim Oakes
B. J. Powell
Durham
Casey Jones
Richmond
Bob Robertson
Robertson
Tammy Hundley
Andy Kirks
Humley’s
Rumley’s
Triple C
Setion Snd
UNC Netters
John Sadii
Scott Dillon
North Carolina State
Tom Dixon
Eagle
Tour
Kec
Eastwood
Professional Golfers'Association
Sandra Pest
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