January Leads Masters as Hogan Echoes Fade
Don January, 41, captured a one stroke 36 hole lead at the Masters with back to back 69s to reach six under par 138. He says he does not enjoy playing much and aims to earn about 65000 dollars annually before stepping back, prioritizing family and his golf course.
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UPI
Don January
Texas
Ben Hogan
Podner
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Bantam Ben
January
Dallas
Charlie Coody
Bob Murphy
Florida
Tom Weiskopf
Columbus
Ohio
Jack Nicklaus
Gene Littler
Dale Douglass
Hale Irwin
Miller Barber
Julius Boros
Sam Snead
Golf Ball Choices and Weather Affect Play Tactics
The piece advises golfers to test 80 90 and 100 compression balls, noting 80s suit average players especially in heat and cold weather can affect feel and performance. It also discusses pros like Trevino using softer balls in cold temps and suggests matching ball selection to conditions and personal feel.
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Lee Trevino
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Stargell Powers Pirates Past Braves in 8-2 Win
Willie Stargell led Pittsburgh to an 8-2 victory over Atlanta with a three hit night and a two run homer. The Pirates improved to 3-0 as the only undefeated NL team, with Bob Moose getting the win aided by Stargell's timely hits. Chicago blanked Houston 6-0 and San Diego beat Los Angeles 6-3.
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Willie Stargell
Atlanta Braves
Braves
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Houston
San Diego
Los Angeles
Richie Allen
Nate Colbert
Steve Garvey
Dodgers
Pirates
Milt Pappas
Joe Pepitone
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Larry Costello
Jon
Lakers
Jerry West
Wilt Chamberlain
Gus Johnson
Earl Monroe
Kevin Loughery
Troit
Minnesota
Oakland
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Dave Johnson
Orioles
Boog Powell
Aurelio Rodriguez
McLain
Detroit
Rich McKinney
Rich Morales
White Sox
Vida Blue
Blue
Royals
Joe Rudi
Jim Rooks
Paul Schaal
Rudi
Reggi Jackson
Nets lose ace guard Melchionni in playoff setback
The Virginia Squires upset the New York Nets 127 124 as Bill Melchionni torn leg tendon ends his series. Virginia leads three games to two and Melchionni may miss the sixth game in New York. The Squires rallied with Mike Barrett Ray Scott and George Carter scoring big in the final period.
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UPI
New York Nets
Virginia Squires
American’ Basketball] Association
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Nets
New York
Bill Melchionni
Felt Forum
New York City
Virginia
Indiana
Memphis
Utah
Texas
Kentucky
Floridians
Mike Barrett
Ray Scott
George Carter
Melchionni
al Bianchi
Bianchi
Hampton
Hempstead
N.Y
Norfolk
Will Harridge Dies at 85 Former AL President
Will Harridge, 85, longtime president of the American League for 28 years, died Friday night in a suburban Evanston nursing home after a prior operation. Born in Chicago in 1886, he rose from railway passenger agent to key league official, guiding the AL as secretary and later president before retiring as chairman of the board.
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Chicago
UPI
Will Harridge
Evanston
Harridge
Wabash Railroad
League
Barnard
Joe Cronin
Major League Baseball Standings and Schedule Snapshot
United Press International reports National League East and West standings with teams Pitt New York St Louis Montreal Philadelphia and Chicago plus San Francisco Houston San Diego Los Angeles and Cincinnati. Friday results include Pittsburgh 8 Atlanta 2 Chicago 6 Houston 0 San Diego 6 Los Angeles 3.
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Houston
San Diego
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Osteen
Jenkins
Wilson
Blass
Alanta
Niekro
Cincinnati
Nolan
Koosman
San Francico
Reberger
Reuss
Stoneman
Philadelphia
Bunning
Pitts
Knicks and Bucks poised for NBA Finals clash in playoffs
The Bucks beat the Lakers 106 85 in Los Angeles to take a 1 0 lead in the Western Conference finals while the Knicks routed the Bullets 107 88 to take a 2 0 edge in the Eastern Conference final series. The prize pool includes 40 000 for conference winners and 90 000 for the finals winner.
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New York Knicks
National Basketball Association
Lew Alcindor
Bucks
Los Angeles Lakers
Dick Barnett
Moneyman
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New York
Baltimore Bullets
Milwaukee
Los Angeles
Braves outfielder Rico Carty sidelined by phlebitis
Rico Carty, star of the Atlanta Braves and 1969 NL batting champion, faces a two to three month layoff after developing phlebitis in his operated left knee. Doctors report the blood clot has reached his lung, prompting a halt to weight programs and a full comeback plan.
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Artis Gilmore
Johnny Neumann
Carolyn
ABA
Gilmore
Kentucky Colonels
Neumann
University of Mississippi
Memphis
Atlanta
UPI
Rico Carty
Atlanta Braves
Harry
Matty Alou
Rogers
McLain Debuts With Senators Win Over Yankees in 10 Innings
Denny McLain, controversial former Tiger, earns a 5 4 victory in 10 innings for Washington over the Yankees. He went the distance as Washington twice erased late deficits. McLain missed much of last season after a suspension tied to a bookmaking ring. Tom McCraw hit the game-winning homer in the 10th.
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United Press International
Denny McLain
Washington Senators
New York Yankees
McLain
Detroit Tigers
Washington
Senators
Yankees
Joe Foy
Elliott Maddox
Baltimore
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