Nicklaus to Take Coaching Role After Classic Win
Jack Nicklaus wins the Byron Nelson Golf Classic with a final four under par 66 after birdies on three of the last four holes. The victory adds his second Nelson trophy to his collection, as he prepares to coach during the next three weeks of PGA TOUR events.
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Canadiens Win First Cup Final Game In Comeback
Montreal defeats Chicago 4-2 to avoid 3-0 series hole and cut the Black Hawks lead in the NHL title series. Frank Mahovlich scored twice to move to 12th and 13th playoff goals. Yvan Cournoyer scored the winner in the third period.
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National League East and West standings with weekend results
Baseball scoreboard shows NL East led by New York 654 and Pittsburgh 14 at 2.1 games back, with Montreal 12 9 and St. Louis 16 14. Chicago 1207 leads Central, San Francisco tops West at 22 9, Atlanta 15 15, Houston 14 15, Los Angeles 15 17. Weekend results include Atlanta 5 San Francisco 2 and San Diego 10 4 Cincinnati 0 7, with rain in Houston at Philadelphia.
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Blue Hunter Key Sweep A's Stymie Birds
Vida Blue and Jim Hunter pitched four hitters as the Oakland A's swept a doubleheader from the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 and 2-1. The wins marked Baltimore's first doubleheader loss since Aug 29, 1969. Milwaukee also won in other AL games.
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Padres Run Roughshod Over Reds in 7-2 Win
Padres pitcher Clay Kirby notches 12 strikeouts in a 7-2 victory over the Reds, extending his lifetime edge to 7-4 against Cincinnati. The Reds, viewed as NL contenders’ bid targets, suffer another loss as San Diego continues its solid run.
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Benvenuti to retire after 10 pro years in boxing
Nino Benvenuti, who once vowed to quit boxing at 30, plans to retire after ten years as a pro following a Monte Carlo loss to Carlos Monzon for the world middleweight title. The Italian from Trieste has dropped four of his last five bouts and did not issue a formal retirement statement.
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Bryant names six players for spring excellence awards
Alabama coach Paul Bryant honored six players from spring drills with inaugural awards for standout performance. Robin Parkhouse, David McMakin, Jim Patterson, Steve Wade, Pat Raines, and Wayne Wheeler received trophies in six categories recognizing defensive and offensive improvement.
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Hartselle BRL Registration Set for Babe Ruth League
Hartselle Hartselle Babe Ruth League for boys 16 to 18 holds final registration Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Babe Ruth Field. If 8 to 10 more join, the league expands to five teams. Play starts June 3 with two games weekly on Mondays and Thursdays.
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Jack Dempsey Born in Manassa Colorado Boxing Legend
The former world heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey was born in Manassa Colorado. This note highlights the birthplace of the famous fighter known as the Manassa Mauler.
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Donnie Allison Opens AIMS At Talladega In 1971 Pace
Donnie Allison opened the 1971 season at Alabama International Motor Speedway with a practice run at 184.8 mph in the Wood Brothers Mercury. Fred Lorenzen surpassed 182 mph in his STP Plymouth during the afternoon session on the 2.66 mile trioval as qualifying for 500 starting berths continues toward May 15.
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