Montefusco Eyes Consecutive No Hitters In Opener
San Francisco righty John Montefusco seeks a second straight no hitter as the Giants open against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles. If he holds the Dodgers hitless, he matches Johnny Vander Meer’s 1938 feat. Don Sutton opposes him for the Dodgers in the season debut.
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Rockets top Celtics clinch Central Division title
Houston defeated Boston 104-93 as Tomjanovich scored 28 points to seal the Central Division crown. Havlicek became the 4th NBA player with 25,000 points, while Newlin and Malone aided the Rockets' win. Other NBA results included Bullets over Bulls, Spurs over 76ers, Nuggets over Hawks, and Braves over Jazz. Montreal Canadiens surge toward another Stanley Cup after strong start to 1975-76 season.
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Pirates and Cardinals begin season under new managers
In Pittsburgh Chuck Tanner and St Louis’ Ver Rapp lead their teams in a 162 game opener. Reuss starts for the Pirates while Hrabosky loses his Fu Manchu as beards and moustaches are banned. Murtaugh's widow Kate to receive jersey before game. Alberta Moose to throw first ball. Snow falls as fans greet the Bucs back in town.
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Weiskopf Emphasizes Focus as Masters Opens
Tom Weiskopf says he ignores media chatter and rivals as the Masters begins at Augusta National. The Ohio native, 34, seeks his first major after strong form at Doral, and defends his reputation from the temperamental label with a candid, forthright stance.
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Hope Bobcats Top Nashville Star in Home Golf Match
Hope Bobcats won their third season match at Hope Country Club with a team total of 322 against Nashville Star 355. Tim May led with 76, David Jones shot 80, Alan Moore 81, and Barry Hogan 83 as the B Team’s Wes Young finished 92.
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Ali to defend title against Evangelista in Landover
Muhammad Ali announced a May 16 heavyweight title defense against Spain's Alfredo Evangelista at Capitol Centre in Landover Maryland. The bout will be part of a ABC telecast tripleheader with a potential Escalera Everett title fight in Philadelphia.
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Zender shoots 65 ties for lead in San Diego Open
Bob Zender, a 33 year old former Chicago broker known as a rabbit for qualifying, carded a 65 to tie Tom Kite for the first round lead in the San Diego Open. He has struggled to win on the PGA Tour and earned 6865 in 1976. Frank Pancho Martin led New York trainers with 115 winners across Aqueduct Belmont and Saratoga in 1976.
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NAIA Track Meet Hosted by HSU and OBU May 2 38
Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University will host the 26th NAIA Track and Field Championship at Haygood Field May 2 38. Bruce Jenner may attend as a guest, entries are due by May 12, with public package tickets and student gate prices listed.
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UAM Monticello Hosts Sixth Annual Girls Camp in July
The University of Arkansas at Monticello will host two one week girls basketball camps the weeks of July 10 to 15 and July 24 to 29. Mary Jane Lavender directs with two program tracks for advanced players and a mixed group. Top coaches Leo Johnson Willie Click and others guide the sessions with June 17 deadline for applications.
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Solunar Tables From Knight Guide Aid Fishing Plans
Solunar Periods printed below come from Richard Alden Knight's SOLUNAR TABLES. Plan your days to fish in good territory or hunt in good cover during these times to find the best sport a day offers.
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