Colbert Takes 54-Hole Lead in Jacksonville Open
Jim Colbert in windy Jacksonville shoots 71 to reach 206 total, two clear of Lou Graham tied with Jim Wiechers and Dan Sikes at Deerwood Club. Graham 73, Nicklaus 75, Miller 71. Crampton and Jacklin within reach as weather tests players.
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Yastrzemski Hurls Two Homers In 11-3 Sox Win
Carl Yastrzemski belted two two run shots as Boston beat Detroit 11-3 in an exhibition game in Winter Haven. Gates Brown and Dick McAuliffe homered for the Tigers but the Red Sox pulled away with solid offense including a three run third inning and a large margin of victory.
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Catfish Hunter Shuts Giants in A's 7 2 Exhibition Victory
In Phoenix, Jim Catfish Hunter pitched five shutout innings as the Oakland Athletics defeated the San Francisco Giants 7 2. Gene Tenace belted a homer in the third, Hunter added a fifth inning triple driving in a run, and Tenace starred for the World Series champs. In Uniondale, Tom Miller and Brian Marchenko sparked the Islanders to a 6 4 NHL win over the Blues early in the third period.
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Boog Powell Not Ready For Pasture
Boog Powell, a 31 year old first baseman and former AL MVP, resists becoming a designated hitter. He argues DHs may be seen as over the hill, aims to stay versatile at first base, and notes his declining offensive stats yet remains confident in his hitting and fielding. Manager Earl Weaver cautions about bulk affecting longevity.
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Controversial USSR USA indoor meet settles with late upset
The second annual USSR USA indoor dual track meet in Richmond ended with a 146-141 Russian win amid a lingering dispute that sidelined several American stars. Teenager Robin Campbell sparked the U S women to a 65-62 upset while Russian men claimed nine of 15 events. Notable performances included Yevgeniy Arzhanov and Vladimir Panteley for Russia and Herb Washington, Ivory Crockett, and John Craft for the United States.
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University of Colorado
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East Lansing
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Carbondale
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Seattle
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Long, Beach
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West Point
N. Y
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Chicago
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North Hollywood
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Porter’s rise at Sam Houston State coach of the year
Archie Porter recalls two lean seasons at Sam Houston State in nine years as coach. He rebuilt by recruiting from Ohio and Indiana, faced top small college programs, and led the Bearkats to the Lone Star Conference title, a perfect regular season, and a one point win in the Quincy Tournament.
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