Weiskopf Proves Ready For Masters Victory
Tom Weiskopf cruised to a three stroke win at the Greater Greensboro Open finishing at 275 nine under par at Sedgefield. He declared he's back after 18 months of frustration and set sights on Augusta with confidence and a strong swing. Several others including Johnny Miller Gary Player Arnold Palmer and Lee Elder offered hopeful comments for the Masters as Trevino and McGee also posted strong rounds despite tough conditions.
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Foyt and Petty Sweep Auto Prizes in Weekend Wins
Richard Petty captured the Gwyn Staley Memorial Grand National race at North Wilkesboro, finishing 4 laps ahead of Cale Yarborough. A. J. Foyt won the Trenton 200 USAC race at the Trenton Fairgrounds, setting a new 1.5 mile track record at 154.625 mph, as both drivers added to their career trophy tallies.
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Knicks Clinch Playoff Berth With Narrow Win Over Buffalo
The New York Knicks saved a playoff place by beating the Buffalo Braves 105-93 while Kansas City Omaha defeated Cleveland 95-94. The pair finished 40-42, but New York earned the wild card by taking the Cavaliers 3-1 in their season series. Walt Frazier led with 26 points, Earl Monroe added, and New York drew Houston in the Eastern semis.
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Weatherman Imposes Baseball Fever On Opening Day
Cincinnati weather and major league action mix as the Reds face the Dodgers in Riverfront Stadium with Don Sutton opposing Don Gullett in a sellout crowd. Key figures include Bowie Kuhn and Sen. Robert Taft attending and Bob Gibson aiming for a comeback season while Nolan Ryan faces Steve Busby in Houston.
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Aggie Phillips Doubleheader Postponed in NAIA District 9
Cameron University and Phillips University had their scheduled doubleheader postponed. The makeup twin bill is set for early May. Cameron next plays Tuesday at Oklahoma, a 26-2 Sooners team on a 22 game win streak, just one shy of a school record.
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Marichal Debuts With Dodgers In Spring Loss To Angels
Juan Marichal his first appearance for the Dodgers in a 3-2 exhibition setback to the California Angels. He allowed three first inning runs seven hits six innings four walks three strikeouts and settled after the third. He received a standing ovation as he left the mound and praised his improving control.
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Mighty Macs Tame Taunting Opponent In NCAA Tourney
Immaculata College players were irritated by Wayland Baptist players calling them ugly. The Mighty Macs answered with a 68 to 58 victory over Wayland Baptist in the Women's National College Basketball Tournament, though the taunt lingered.
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Knicks and Rockets Open NBA Playoffs in Two Cities
The Knicks secure a wild-card spot at 40-42 and open the Eastern Conference playoffs in Houston against the Rockets while Seattle hosts Detroit in the Western Conference. Boston earns a first-round bye as the top seed.
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