Watson Wins Masters in Stunning Duel with Nicklaus
Tom Watson shed the choking label by winning the Masters in Augusta with a five under par 67 and a 276 total. He held off Jack Nicklaus who finished 278 after a closing 66, as Rik Massengale Tom Kite Hale Irwin and others challenged in a dramatic final round.
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Indians erupt for 19 runs in 13 run eighth inning
Cleveland beat Boston 19-9 after an 8th inning burst that sent 17 batters to the plate and produced the record 19 runs by two clubs in a single inning. Rick Manning opened the surge with a triple as Frank Robinson praised his club's fighting spirit.
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Halicki Dominates Dodgers for Fifth Straight Win
Ed Halicki pitched 11 hits allowed but held Los Angeles scoreless through three exhibitions en route to an 8-4 victory that gave the San Francisco Giants their first win of the season. Darrell Evans drove in three runs, while Reggie Smith led the Dodgers with two doubles and a single.
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Sooners Not Placed On Probation Says Official
OU officials dismissed Jimmy The Greek Snyder's claim that the NCAA would probation the Sooners. Barry Switzer and university leaders said no official investigation existed. NCAA sources also denied plans for OU probation while OSU's lengthy probe continues.
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