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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1977

Page

13

Nicklaus Captures 19th Tour Victory at 655-Yard Masters Track

Nicklaus edged Lietzke in a tense playoff to win his 20th tour title and 12th victory overall. After a 7-under 281 total, Nicklaus, who battled back from three-over through seven holes, closed with five birdies in six holes to seize the lead by the 13th hole. Lietzke, proud after a career-best final round 66, finished two back as Marsh faded with bogeys late.

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Warriors win after brawl ends Pistons series

Golden State defeats Detroit 109-101 to take the best of three series 2-1 and advance to the Western Conference semifinals against the Lakers. Rick Barry scored 35 points while Bob Lanier had 33 for Detroit in a game marred by a third quarter melee involving players coaches and fans.

Oakland Detroit Bob Lanier Golden State Warriors Pistons National Basketball Association Rick Barry Barry Rick M.L. Carr Carr Oakland Coliseum Lanier Eric Money Charles Dudley Money Dudley Garden State Howard Porter Lakers Los Angels

Yarborough dominates Southeastern 500 at Bristol

Yarborough led 98 laps, then built a late surge to win the Southeastern 500 at Bristol International Speedway by seven laps. Dick Brooks finished second, Richard Petty third, with Parsons and Bennett among the top finishers. Yarborough set an average speed of 100.989 mph, just shy of the track record.

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Mass wins two heats in Jim Clark Memorial at Hockenheim

West German Jochen Mass drove a BMW to victory in both heats of the Jim Clark Memorial race at Hockenheimring in a Dress rehearsal for the German Grand Prix. The event followed the death of Franz Abraham in training as Porsche spun into a wall on the 6.78 kilometer track. The Grand Prix site was moved from Nuerburgring to Hockenheimring near Heidelberg.

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Oxnard Golfer Wins Catalina Island Junior Tour

Catalina Island hosted its 10th Junior Golf Tournament with 89 players from 30 cities. Corey Pavin of Oxnard won the boys 16-17 division with a 128 total for 36 holes at Catalina Island Golf Course. Sally Wall of Long Beach finished second in the girls division with a 138.

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