Palmer Stalks Lead Despite Yippy Putts at Westchester
Arnold Palmer, 44, two-foot and 18-inch putting miscues nearly cost him sole possession of first in the Westchester Golf Classic. He shot 68 on the 6,614-yard course, four under, to stay within one of a 67 tie for the lead. Nicklaus Murphy Watson and 8 others at 68. Miller and Nichols at 69. Irwin 70. Trevino not competing. Ziegler Barber Agron Douglass saved par on final holes.
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Bench Believes In Brock
Johnny Bench says Lou Brock can break the all-time season stolen base record as he eyes 19 more steals in 37 games. Bench calls Brock durable smart and a true artist while noting Brock leads Joe Morgan by 35 steals and thrives in a pennant race with timing and aggression.
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Blair Junior Net Winner Clinches Round Robin Title
Jan Blair won the final High Point Tennis Association Junior Round Robin on the Central tennis courts. Trent Benton finished second, while Randy Teague Brad Davis and Patrick Wallace tied for third in the event held Wednesday.
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Baseball Standings and Friday's Games Preview
American League East standings show Boston leading with .561 and New York and Baltimore near. West includes Oakland and Texas for Friday schedule. Matchups feature Busby Briles McNally Tiant and May 5-2 notes with Peterson Kaat and Lockwood among listed pitchers.
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Detroit Wheels Fall Again to Fire in Slow TV Tilt
Detroit Wheels, missing star quarterback Bubba Wyche, lose 35-23 to the Chicago Fire before 10,300 at Rynearson Stadium. Chicago, now 6-1, gets Virgil Carter’s efficient passing and a 90-yard kickoff return by Walter Rhodes to seize control after a 14-4 lead. Boisture cites need for stability as rumors of relocation swirl amid financial woes.
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Martin Eyes Contender Run After Rangers Win
Texas Rangers coach Billy Martin refused to concede, saying a pennant run is possible after a 6-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles that moved them two games above .500. Ferguson Jenkins earned his 18th win in relief, while Toby Harrah and Jeff Burroughs provided key hits as Texas extended its advantage over Baltimore and kept pace with Oakland in the pennant race.
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