Nicklaus Wins Inverrary Classic Top Prize
Jack Nicklaus rallied with three birdies and an eagle to win the $50,000 top prize at the Inverrary Classic in Fort Lauderdale. He finished 72 holes at 278, two under par, edging Gary Player who shot 280. Morgan and Gil Morgan shared third as Nicklaus extended his Inverrary success.
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Canadiens Extend Unbeaten Streak With Rout of Rangers
Montreal Canadiens toppled the New York Rangers 8-1 to push their NHL unbeaten run to 18 games. Murray Wilson had two goals and an assist, with key scores from Yvon Lambert, Mario Tremblay, Steve Shutt, Yvan Cournoyer, and Bob Gainey. Ken Dryden allowed one goal, his 39th win, as Montreal closed within five of the NHL record for consecutive games unbeaten.
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Greg Polls
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Pete Mahovlich
Guy Lafleur
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Philadelphia Flyers
Braves Pitching Upgrades Face Inexperienced Arms
Atlanta Braves pitching coach Johnny Sain says the NL club has strong young arms but limited major league experience. He notes Niekro Messersmith and Marshall as proven, expects others to gain needed innings this spring, with Burroughs Montanez Marshall still due.
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Seven Key Indians Not Signed
Cleveland Indians general manager Phil Seghi handled contract talks during second day of spring training in Tucson. Seven unsigned players include Frank Duffy Ray Fosse Rico Carty Bill Mellon Boog Powell and Charlie Spikes though Seghi remains confident by focusing on other priorities while Duffy pushes for a three year 300000 contract and says talks went well.
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Warriors Rally For 104-98 Win
Golden State overcame an early Nets lead to defeat New York 104-98 in Uniondale. Phil Smith led with 24 points, sparking a late run as Jamasi Wilkes added 18 and Derrek Dickey 16. Nets coach Kevin Loughery was ejected after his second technical foul as New York trailed after a strong defensive stretch.
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Tigers Of Jackson State Win NAIA Indoor Title Again
Jackson State University dominated the NAIA Indoor Track and Field Championship in Kansas City securing its third straight title and fourth in five years. The Tigers earned 8 points to top the standings with a deep team effort including a two mile relay and pole vault wins. Joe Franklin of Southern University New Orleans won the 60 yard dash, with Jackson State taking second through fifth in that event and amassing 20 points.
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50 Years After Fame Fred Blake Lives Alone
BLUEFIELD West Virginia AP Nearly 50 years after a claimed baseball immortality in the 1820 World Series Fred Blake now 77 lives in a small hotel room in poverty. He earned no pensions and relies on coal mine benefits after his pitching career ended. He recalls a bright Philadelphia day in the 1926 Series when his Chicago Cubs trailed the Philadelphia Athletics and the A's exploded for a 10-2 win.
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Yarborough Wins Richmond 400 In Rain Shortened Race
Cale Yarborough surged from the pack to lead most of the Richmond 400 at Fairgrounds Speedway, holding off Darrell Waltrip as a torrential rainstorm halted the event after 201 laps. Benny Parsons finished third with Dave Marcus fourth and Bobby Allison fifth.
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Richard Petty
Skip Manning
Burdy Arriogion
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Ourcome
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Lucie Manet Wins Santa Margarita Handicap at Santa Anita
Lucie Manet edged Bastonera II by three lengths to win the $100,000 Santa Margarita handicap for fillies and mares at Santa Anita. With Darrell McHargue up, the Argentine-bred runner led late before Lucie Manet surged in the stretch. The victory, worth $60,000 to the win, raised her career earnings to about $154,218 as Pacific Princess faded. Bastonera II, also Argentine-bred, finished three lengths back, with Hope of Glory in fourth before a crowd of 39,000 on a sunny afternoon.
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Thompson sparks Nuggets to 121 100 win over Celtics
Denver topped Boston 121 100 as David Thompson scored 31 points and Don Issel added 27. Nuggets bench and defense sealed the victory, with Issel opening the second half with nine straight points while Jo Jo White led Boston’s scoring late in the first half. Wise, Calvin, and Bobby Jones finished in double figures for Denver.
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Danville Patriots Sweep Twin Bill On Home Rink
The Danville Patriots won both roller derby games Sunday at Skatetown, defeating Roanoke 2-0 and Burlington 7-3. Scorers included Deai Gupton with five goals, Jimmy Mann three goals and seven assists, Skip Bates three goals, Scott Carter three goals, Weldon Reynolds one goal. Keeper Jimmy Shelton starred. Gupton and Reynolds praised for checking. Danville junior team fell to Martinsville 14-0 and Roanoke 3-1.
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Hayes Scores 40 as Bullets Rally Past Braves
Elvin Hayes poured in 40 points including 11 in the final four minutes to lift Washington over Buffalo 105 98. The Bullets, Central Division leaders, erased an 18 point first quarter deficit to sweep the four game season series, with a late 9 0 run sealing the win in Buffalo.
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