Palmer Survives Triple Bogey to Eye Fifth Masters
Arnold Palmer, 42, rebounded from a costly triple bogey at Greensboro to sit two behind leaders Arch er and Aaron after three holes at Augusta. He debuted contact lenses aiding distance judgment and said the miscue won’t dampen his Masters bid, with Jack Nicklaus favored by Charles Coody for this year’s title.
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Tommy Aaron
Arnie
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Aaron
Sedgefield
Augusta National
Jack Nicklaus
Charles Coody
Littler Faces Surgery With Hope For Return To Golf
Gene Littler, 41, hospitalized at Mercy Hospital after removal of a malignant tumor under his left arm. Doctors will test for spread as he weighs the impact on his golf career. his wife says signs are favorable and he remains hopeful about a return to tournament play.
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Gene Littler
Mercy Hospital
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Shirley
Little
Panthers Fall In Easter Track Meet To Berry College
In Rome Georgia High Point College lost 100 to 70 to Berry College ending a 2-1 start. Mike Bodgen won discus 120 feet and javelin 183 feet while Eric Noren 440 hurdles 56.5, Bob Thippen 880 in 1:56.5, Joe Meek mile 4:22.5, Mike Turmala three mile 15:20. Next meet versus ACC on April 12.
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Berry College
Panthers
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Eric Noren
Bob Thippen
Joe Meek
Mike Turmala
ACC
Sullivan Wins Writer's Event at Dunes Golf Club
Des Sullivan, retired Newark News golf editor now living in Myrtle Beach, repeated as winner of the local writers' tournament at Dunes Golf Club. He shot 73 with two birdies and five bogeys to win by two strokes over Steve Kelly of the Springfield Daily News, who fired 75.
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Dunes Golf Club
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Chances Dim For Season Opener Amid MLB Dispute
As players strike enters a second week, owners reject the pension-based settlement proposed by the Major League Baseball Players Association. Teams plan a Chicago strategy session while Cincinnati’s opener with the Astros faces postponement and most other games are pushed to later dates. Key figures include Marvin Miller and Dick OConnell with owners Griffith and August Busch Jr. resisting shifts that could draw funds from retired players.
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Dick O'Connell
Boston Red Sox
Kickoff Comes Early In ABA Playoff Scrap
In Salt Lake City the Utah Stars beat the Dallas Chaparrals 113-107 in a rough Western Division semifinal game marked by high foul totals. Zelmo Beaty led Utah with key scores as Willie Wise sparked a late rally to even the series. Dallas faces continued pressure as Eastern and Western playoff action unfolds with multiple series resuming Tuesday and Friday.
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Tom _ Nissalke
American Basketball Association
Utah
Ladell Andersen
Slingerman drives High Point to 7 6 win over Albany State
Ron Slingerman was the first batter in the 10th and hit a leadoff home run to lift High Point College past Albany State 7 6. He also homered in the fourth and added a single as part of a 11 hit day, his seventh and eighth homers of the season. Albany State's Jack Leahy hit a three run homer in the fifth.
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High Point College
Albany State of New York
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Panthers
Albany State
High Point
Panther
Bob Worthington
Lyle Padgett
Bill Updegraff
Worthington
Bob Hickey
Padgett
Robbie Cecil
Jack Leahy
Pro Cage Playoffs Tuesday and Wednesday Schedule Updates
NBA Conference Semifinals results recap shows Boston leading Atlanta 2-1 and New York tied 1-1 with Baltimore. Western matchups include Los Angeles leading Chicago 3-0 and Milwaukee ahead of Golden State 2-1. Wednesday’s games are listed without set times.
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Atlanta
New York
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Chicago
Milwaukee
Golden State
Division Semifinals Basketball Scores and Matchups
Utah leads 2-0 over Dallas after a 113 to 107 win in the West Division semifinals. New York hosts Kentucky in the East Division as the series opens with New York leading 1-0. Virginia visits Florida with Virginia up 2-0. Indiana and Denver are tied 1-1 as Kentucky travels to New York and Utah visits Dallas.
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Walton Wins First Rupp Trophy For Basketball
UCLA star Bill Walton will be the inaugural Adolph Rupp Trophy recipient, chosen by sportscasters and writers nationwide. Walton led UCLA to its eighth NCAA title, while teammate Dwight Lamar of Southwestern Louisiana finished second in votes. The banquet presenting the award will be held in Lexington with Walton absent due to prior commitments.
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Bill Walton
UCLA
Adolph Rupp
Walton
Dwight Lamar
Southwestern Louisiana
Lexington
Johnny Wooden
Wooden
Gary Cunningham
Rupp
Wild‘cats
McCloskey Takes Blazers Coaching Job in Portland
Jack McCloskey agreed to coach the Portland Trail Blazers after a 2 month search ending Monday. The 46 year old former Wake Forest coach, praised for disciplined teams, replaces Rolland Todd amid a last place finish and a shake up led by Stu Inman as he departs soon.
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Portland
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Penn
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Stu Inman
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Baseball Owners Stand Firm Against Proposal
Minnesota Twins President Calvin Griffith, in Chicago for a meeting of owners or representatives from 24 clubs, says the owners will reaffirm their rejection of the Players Association proposal. He notes the pension plan offer and health benefits were not accepted after committee review and actuarial advice.
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Minnesota Twins
Calvin Griffith
Major League Baseball Players Association
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Players Relations Committee
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