Heritage Challengers Collapse and Hubert Green Wins
Hubert Green won the Heritage Golf Classic at Harbor Town with a 67 to finish 4 under and 3 ahead after a late surge as wind and rain unsettled rivals. Hale Irwin finished second after a bold run but faltered with a 3 putt on 17. Orville Moody tied for second with 281 as Nelson and Crenshaw faltered.
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Stoical Wildcats Meet Loose Duke For NCAA Title Clash
In St Louis Kentucky faces Duke in the NCAA final at the Checkerdome. Kentucky relies on veterans led by Jack Givens, Rick Robey, Mike Phillips and James Lee, hoping to end a season under pressure with a championship. Duke counters with teens Mike Gminski and Gene Banks, aiming for a loose, fast break to upset the favorites.
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Media chaos and NCAA coverage fuel NCAA Final Four scene
The piece laments media habits at the NCAA tournament as writers chase briefcases and NBC crews flood the scene. It notes Duke's strong 27 6 record and seven game run with Gminski Banks and Spanarkel, while describing NBC's large presence and the evolving tournament color, band silence, depleted Arkansas cheerleaders, and the looming 8 15 p m final.
Beattie Seizes Chance As Beattie Leads Yankees Rally
Beattie, a Dartmouth standout and 1975 Kodak Classic MVP, seizes an MLB chance by pitching five strong innings as the Yankees rally to beat the Mets 9-6. He defied a projected Tacoma assignment, keeping hope alive for a rotation spot amid a stuttering spring for stars like Catfish Hunter and Guidry. Roy White, Cliff Johnson, and Paul Blair fueled the comeback with key hits including a three run homer in the ninth.
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NCAA Scalpers Profit As Ticket Prices Soar In St Louis
Reported black market tickets fetch as much as 400 for a two ticket block during the NCAA finals in St Louis. More than 500 media members attend, with a record number turned away for credentials by NCAA publicist David Cawood. Kentucky and Duke reach the finals as Kyle Macy powers the Wildcats, while Duke coaches emphasize pressure on a young Blue Devils squad. Kentucky's enduring tradition includes 51 straight winning seasons dating back to 1927 under Adolph Rupp. Final Four in St Louis features 108 prior victories, second only to 111 in 1976.
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Baseball Roundup: Garvey, Hooton Shine In Big Wins
MLB scores show Steve Garvey driving in four as the Astros rout the Mets 12-1 and Burt Hooton limiting opponents over six innings. Ted Cox belts a three run homer for the Red Sox past the White Sox 4-3. Darrell Porter and Clint Hurdle lead Royals past Orioles 13-8. Other results include Rangers over Reds 3-2 on a seventh inning sacrifice fly by Claudell Washington, Phillies 3-2 over Pirates, Twins 7-6 over Braves with Rob Wilfong homering and driving in the decisive run, Cubs 3-0 over Padres, Cardinals 3-2 over Tigers on a Ted Simmons 11th inning pinch hit, Expos 5-4 over Blue Jays, Angels 6-5 in 10 innings over Indians, and A s 6-4 over Mariners with Tony Armas homer.
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Carew Threatens Trade If Twins Won't Sign Long Term
Rod Carew says he will stop discussing a contract and may force a trade from the Minnesota Twins. He disclosed frustration after a meeting with Twins president Calvin Griffith and his new agent Jerry Simon, noting the team would only discuss a two year extension.
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