Nicklaus Wins Fifth Masters In Dramatic Finish
Jack Nicklaus captured his fifth Masters title at Augusta finishing 4 under par 68 for 72 holes 276 edging Tom Weiskopf and Johnny Miller by one shot. Weiskopf led late after a 12-foot birdie on No 15 but Nicklaus seized the decisive moment with a bold 40-foot sidehill putt on No 6.
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Nicklaus Wins Masters in Augusta Thriller Finish
Nicklaus edges Weiskopf and Miller in a final round duel at Augusta National. Weiskopf, 32, falls short by one stroke after a late surge. Miller, 31, rallies from 11 shots back to tie for runner up. Irwin sets course records while Bembridge and Mangrum previous marks are noted.
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Yankees snap skid with 6-0 victory in opener
The New York Yankees defeated the Detroit Tigers 6-0 in game one of a doubleheader, with starter Doc Medich delivering a two hit shutout. The Yankees then lost game two 5-2, dropping to last in the AL East. Manager Bill Virdon blamed sagging hitting as bats cooled across the lineup.
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Dodgers Triumph 7-4 Over Astros in Astrodome Anniversary Night
Dodgers beat the Astros 7-4 as catcher Steve Yeager injures his knee in an eighth inning collision with Willie Howard. Steve Garvey fields at first after the incident while Roger Metzger is involved in a rundown. Star photographer Billy Burton covered the event marking the Astrodome's tenth anniversary.
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Archibald Stars as Kings Tie Semifinals 1-1
Kansas City-Omaha Kings toppled the Chicago Bulls 102-95 in a Western Conference semifinal game to even the series at 1-1. Nate Archibald dazzled with penetrating drives and smart passes, often feeding Jimmy Walker or Larry McNeill for scores. Bulls defensive focus on Archibald limited him to 12 points in the opener.
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Standings and results from weekend baseball games
Standings and results from weekend baseball show Boston over Baltimore 3-2 in 13 innings Detroit swept New York 7-2 Oakland beat Texas 5-4 Kansas City edged Minnesota 2-1 Milwaukee defeated Cleveland 6-5 California topped Chicago 4-3 in 10 innings Sunday New York 6-2 over Detroit 0-5 Baltimore 11-3 over Boston Kansas City 5-3 over Minnesota Cleveland 3-1 over Milwaukee Oakland at Texas rained out Chicago 7-3 over California in 12 innings Monday slate includes Oakland at Kansas City with Holteman 0-0 and splits 0-0
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Solunar Tables Update From Rich Tables
Solunar Peri schedule printed by Rich Tables helps hunters plan days with productive hunting times. The notice encourages using Alden Knight's SOLUNAR SO to locate good cover and ensure successful fishing and sport in favorable periods.
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Kentucky Derby field swells after Survivor Stakes at Gulfstream
The 13 to 17 horse Derby field grew by one after the Survivor Stakes at Gulfstream Park. Odilly, Buffalo Lark, London Cropany and Duke Tom Were among the finishers as rain turned the track muddy. Snyder, paying $9.80, led late before fading. Step Nicely won the Excelsior Handicap at Aqueduct for $56,650, while Laraka captured the Camden Blandicap at $26,790 for farm owner Simon's Quir.
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