Bucks land Benson as top pick in NBA draft
Milwaukee selects Indiana center Kent Benson first in the 1976 draft after finishing with the Western Conference's worst record and winning a coin flip for No. 1. Benson signs a six year contract and averages 14.0 points and 7.5 rebounds at Indiana.
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Geiberger shoots 59 to set PGA Tour single round record
Al Geiberger, 39, fired a 13 under par 59 in the Memphis Golf Classic second round to break the 18 hole scoring mark. He birdied his final hole at the Colonial Country Club after a stretch of eight under in seven holes amid winter rule adjustments and humid conditions.
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Alabama's Rickey Love goes in NBA draft to Warriors
Alabama Huntsville star Rickey Love, a 6 8 power forward, becomes the first Alabama player drafted by an NBA team. He goes in the second round to the Golden State Warriors, joining Rick Berry in San Francisco as teams trade Jamaal Wilkes. Love posted 20 points 11 rebounds per game for UAH and earned multiple NAIA honors.
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Decatur Classic Golf Tournament at Point Mallard
The Decatur Classic will be held at Point Mallard on June 25-26 as a best ball event. Entries open today at 7 a.m. at the Point Mallard Pro Shop until 180 golfers have signed up. entry is $35 per team. For details contact Bill Burleson at Point Mallard.
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Cubs Win Behind Reuschel as Morales Murcer and Buttner Drive In
Chicago pitcher Rick Reuschel limited San Francisco to four hits and earned his eighth win of the season while Cubs hitters Jerry Morales Bobby Murcer and Larry Buttner drove in runs. Morales DeJesus and Buttner provided key RBI as Reuschel silenced the Giants through six innings, with the only run allowed unearned after a defensive miscue.
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Seattle Slew Seeks Belmont Crown Unbeaten Triple Crown Bid
Seattle Slew carries a perfect eight for eight record into the Belmont Stakes as the 1-5 favorite seeking history as the first undefeated Triple Crown winner. Trainers, jockeys, and rivals are focused on the 1 mile race at Belmont Park with CBS coverage and a $183,800 purse.
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