Archer clinches Greensboro Open in playoff after Palmer collapse
George Archer wins the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield CC finishing 12 under par 272. Tommy Aaron ties Archer after rain delays, but Archer prevails in sudden death on the 16th hole. Arnold Palmer falters with a creek mishap on 16, finishing one behind in a four-way tie for third.
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Lakers, Celtics, Knicks win in NBA playoffs
Los Angeles beat Chicago 108 101 to take a 3 0 lead in the Western Conference semifinal as West 31 and Goodrich 23 pace the Lakers. Boston buttered Atlanta 136 113 to go 2 1, New York routed Baltimore 110 88 to even the series at 1 1.
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Gil Hodges Dies of Heart Attack at 47
Gil Hodges, manager of the New York Mets and former Dodgers star, died after a heart attack following a golf round. He would have turned 48 next Tuesday. Hodges led the Mets to the 1969 World Series and was among baseball’s great sluggers.
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Hodges Remembered for Privacy and Dignity After Heart Attack
The Mets manager Gil Hodges, who seldom smiled, revealed a rare moment of happiness watching lefty Jerry Koosman throw. Hodges, who died at 47 near West Palm Beach after a round of golf, valued privacy and dignity, keeping thoughts to himself while guiding the team.
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Players strike stalls season opener as talks resume
Marvin Miller and John Gaherin met Sunday to end a walkout that halted spring training and jeopardizes the Houston Astros and Cincinnati Reds opener. No progress was reported. arbitration remains a disputed issue as a formal session is planned today.
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Sonics seek new coach after Wilkens to play next season
Seattle SuperSonics president Sam Schulman begins a search for a new coach after Lenny Wilkens, 34, announces he will retire from coaching to continue as a player. Wilkens says he can still contribute as a player and may resume coaching later. Schulman asks Wilkens to assist in finding a successor with GM Bob Hobregs.
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Kings end season with 9-4 win over Seals in Inglewood
The Los Angeles Kings defeated the California Golden Seals 9-4 in Inglewood as Butch Goring scored a hat trick. It was the first time a Kings player had three goals in a game in 227 matches, but the team still finished last in the Western Division.
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Nets Upset Colonels In Eastern Playoff Opener
The New York Nets defeated the ABA power Kentucky Colonels 122-108 to take a 1-0 lead in their best of seven series. Rick Barry scored 50 and John Roche added 31 as the Nets outshot and outboarded the Colonels without Bill Melchionni. Virginia beat Florida 125-100 and Utah topped Dallas 106-96 in other playoff action.
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Lompoe to Play Morro Bay in Northern League Make-up
Lompoe and Cabrillo idle as tomorrow’s Northern League make-up day reshuffles schedule with Lompoe facing Morro Bay baseball underscoring a key regional clash.
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