Young Lions Clash Over Aging Golf Vets at Masters
AP special correspondent Will Grimsley reports a bitter split in men's golf as younger players push for harsher tour rules that threaten iconic veterans. Bob Goalby questions the new format championed by Deane Beman, arguing the sport should honor pioneers like Hogan, Snead, and Palmer while maintaining the tour’s future.
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Belleville
Ill
Ben Hogan
Sam Snead
Julius Boros
Beman
U.S
Tour
Demaret
Tommy Armour
Old Guard
Fight Fans Shun Spinks After Heist of Ali Crown
Leon Spinks, six weeks after dethroning Muhammad Ali, faces cold reception from boxing fans and the public. The article notes ridicule from whites and some blacks, media stereotypes, and financial/legal troubles, while praising his humble origins and resilience as a symbol of struggle.
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Muhammad Ali
Spinks
Ali
Bob Arum
Top Rank, Inc
Leon
World Boxing Council
WBC
Ken Norton
Ring Magazine
New York
Arum
Don King
Edward Bell
Detroit
Writers Clash Over Sparky Rule Limiting Reds Access
Cincinnati Reds manager Sparky Anderson bans reporters from the clubhouse 35 minutes before games to let players prepare. Media criticism grows as writers recall past access, noting similar restrictions at other clubs and vowing protests.
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Norm Clarke
Cincinnati
Sparks
Cincinnati Reds
Sparky Anderson
Anderson
Reds
New York Yankees
Yankees
NHL Playoffs Open Tonight At Four Sites
The NHL announces four open playoff series kicking off tonight with the Rangers facing the Sabres in Buffalo. Colorado at Philadelphia, Los Angeles at Toronto, and Detroit at Atlanta also start best‑of‑three rounds, with Montreal, New York Islanders, Chicago, and Boston earning byes. The Rangers seek their first Buffalo win since 1974 as Phil Esposito leads with 38 goals. Colorado makes its postseason debut after coming in as an expansion team four years ago.
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Rangers
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Sabres
Colorado Rockies
Philadelphia Flyers
Los Angeles Kings
Toronto Maple Leafs
Detroit Red Wings
Atlanta Flames
Montreal Canadiens
New York Islanders
Chicago Black Hawks
Boston Bruins
Phil Esposito
Rockies
Flyers
Philadelphia
Colorado
Islanders
Toronto
Los Angeles
Detroit
Montreal
Red Wings
Flames
Miller ties OSU to Masters low amateur lineage
Oklahoma State’s Lindy Miller posted 286 at the Augusta Masters, matching a historic line back to Charles Coe and Arnold Palmer. The Fort Worth native, a senior and 1977 Walker Cup member, is favored to contend for the NCAA individual title in June at Eugene Oregon as coach Mike Holder notes his strong form.
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Okla
Oklahoma State University
Lindy Miller
Miller
Augusta
Arnold Palmer
Charles Coe
Oklahoma City
Palmer
Gary Player
Coe
U.S
Fort Worth
Texas
Oklahoma State
Mike Holder
Eugene
Ore
New Cincinnati Coach Ed Badger Aims Fast, Harsh Style
Ed Badger, former Chicago Bulls coach, was named head coach at the University of Cincinnati. He vows pro style, full court pressure, and intense defense to rebuild the Bearcats, with plans to keep star Pat Cummings and address losses from four-year seniors. He cites teaching as his priority and notes his move stemmed from Bulls front office clashes.
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Ed Badger
National Basketball Association
Badger
University of Cincinnati
Chicago Bulls
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Bearcats
Catlett
West Virginia University
Bob Miller
Steve Collier
Mike Jones
Pat Cummings
Cummings
Pat
Bulls
Braves Seek New Home as Buffalo Future Hangs in Balance
In Buffalo, AP reports officials won't decide for a month, while an informed source says the Braves chances of staying are slim amid season ticket sales of 2,300 against a 7,000 goal and an average attendance of 6,156. Potential moves include Toronto or Birmingham with Miami, Dallas, and Louisville noted as less likely options.
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Norm Sonju
NBA
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Dallas
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Ala
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West Philadelphia
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St. Louis
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