Lowery Wins State Junior Golf Title in Decatur
Steve Lowery sank a 12-foot birdie on the final hole to defeat Bill Anthony and win the Alabama Junior Amateur at Decatur Country Club amid wind and tight fairways. The 16-year-old Andalusia native rallied from a late deficit to claim the title after a tense 18th green finish.
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Niekro Dominates as Braves Beat Phillies 3-0
Knuckleballer Phil Niekro struck out a season high 13 as Atlanta shut out Philadelphia 3-0. Rod Gilbreath hit a three run homer in the fifth and Niekro finished with a nine inning gem, his second shutout of the year. Cubs edge Giants 1-0 in 11 innings on Jose Cardenal squeeze bunt. Cardinals down Dodgers 6-3 as Bob Forsch contributes two hits and two runs.
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Seattle Slew The Underdog Grabs Derby Fame
An awkward Kentucky colt named Seattle Slew rises from obscurity to win the Derby after an uncertain start. Bred from Bold Reasoning and My Charmer, he then wins the Preakness before setting sights on the Belmont Stakes as a rising star in a modest family story.
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Bucks Backed By Smart Deals For NBA Draft
The Milwaukee Bucks hold the top pick after finishing with the league’s worst Western Conference record and winning a coin flip with the Kansas City Kings. They traded centers Elmore Smith and Swen Nater to acquire higher first round choices and positioned to select Kent Benson with the top pick while aiming to land two more quality players to rebuild under Coach Don Nelson.
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Sweet Song In Memphis For Ex-Vegas Singer
Tom Storey a former Las Vegas song and dance man led the Danny Thom as-Memphis Golf Classic after a remarkable putting style. He shot seven under 65 to take a two stroke lead over Gary Player with a clutch eagle and 10 one putts, as players like Hale Irwin Mike Hill and Ray Floyd chased at Colonial Country Club.
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UAB May Hire UCLA's Bartow
Officials at the University of Alabama in Birmingham denied a report that UCLA basketball coach Gene Bartow will accept a post to lead UAB basketball. A UAB spokesman said a press conference was planned for next week and stressed talks with several coaches are under way. John Caddell, a university trustee, acknowledged interest but offered no details on progress.
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