Casper claims Masters title in playoff rout of Littler
Billy Casper edges Gene Littler in a five stroke Masters playoff after a 72 hole tie at 9 under. Casper, 38, becomes Masters champion for the first time and ranks the U S Open as still the world’s top event. He jokes about being a “tiger” on the greens and plans a trip to Expo 70 in Tokyo.
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Knicks Edge Bucks 112 111 in Eastern finals as Alcindor stars
New York holds off Milwaukee 112 111 to go 2 0 in the Eastern Division playoff finals. Willis Reed 36 and Lew Alcindor 38 with 23 boards but Alcindor misses late free throws. Cazzie Russell 2 late foul shots seal win as Alcindor exits after stiff finish. Sunday's game set for national TV.
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Dolphins surrender first round draft pick in Shula deal
Miami must forfeit its 196 next year's first round pick after NFL Commissioner Rozelle ruled the club violated tampering rules in hiring Don Shula away from the Baltimore Colts. He found discussions began before formal permission to negotiate and imposed the draft loss under league policy.
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Aaron Reberger agree on need for fastball
In Atlanta on Monday night Hank Aaron hit his longest career homer estimated at over 475 feet off pitcher Frank Reberger of the Giants. The two run shot started the Braves to a 3 1 victory and added Aaron's season RBI total to 11 with his 557th career homer, just 157 behind Babe Ruth. Other games saw San Diego beat Cincinnati 3 1 and Los Angeles defeat Houston 2 0 while Oakland topped Milwaukee 2 1 in the AL.
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Sutton Uses Seaver Film To Sharpen Dodgers Pitching
Los Angeles Dodgers blanked the Houston Astros 2 0 as Don Sutton threw a two hitter for his 12th major league shutout. Andy Kosco hit a 400 foot homer, Jim Lefebvre scored on Sutton’s infield single, and Jeff Torborg contributed a single and a double. Manager Walter Alston signed Camilo Pascual and released Al McBean.
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Tommy Dean
Padres
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Attles Named Full Time Coach Of Warriors
San Francisco Warriors announce Al Attles as head coach with a multiyear contract after serving as interim coach since January 27. Attles, a six foot veteran guard, takes over the reconstruction program for the team once considered among the league’s most deteriorated.
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Angels Open Home Season With Seven .300 Hitters In Lineup
Anaheim hosts Chicago as the Angels, boasting seven regulars hitting over .300 led by Alex Johnson, Jim Spencer, and Fregosi, seek to extend a winning start. Clyde Wright faces Joe Horlen in the opener as Minnesota visits next, while Chicago’s batting struggles continue.
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Loop clash for top spot in Goleta dual meet
Lompoc Braves and Dos Pueblos Chargers meet Friday at Goleta campus with undefeated league records. Key events feature high jumpers Dan Hampton and John Fridrich and a tight 440 and mile relay race as CIF Southern Section marks guide the showdown.
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Andretti christens Ontario track marks new era in racing
Andretti drives the STP car for a shakedown lap on the Ontario Motor Speedway 212 mile oval. Granatelli predicts future speeds averaging 175 mph as Goodyear prepares tire testing and crews finalize the California complex ahead of the Sept. 6 inaugural race.
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Guerin Fined and Threatens Blood After Hawks Lakers Clash
Hawks coach Richie Guerin fined 1000 by NBA after criticizing officiating in a 119-115 playoff loss to the Lakers. He warned there would be blood in the next game while alleging referees favored stars Baylor West and West. The best of seven series shifts to Los Angeles for two games.
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