Gary Player Wins Masters in Front of His Kids
Gary Player captured his second Masters title at Augusta while donating his prize to charity. The day marked a rare upset of favorites led by Jack Nicklaus as Player led from the ninth hole, finishing ahead of Dave Stockton and Jim Colbert with his five children present to witness the moment.
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Masters Final Scores and Winnings
Augusta Ga. final Masters results list the champion and payoffs. Top finishers earn prize money as the tournament concludes with official scores and payout details from the UPI report.
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Tribe's short porch Sparks homer derby
United Press International reports Cleveland's Municipal Stadium fences shortened by 20 feet last season, boosting homers to 192 for the year and making the park the AL’s easiest for power. Through six home games this year 21 homers have been hit, 12 of them in a Sunday doubleheader with the Yankees.
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Village CC golf results headline sweep and notable homers
Village Country Club results show Harry Morris Jack Dotts and Ed Ganster winning Wednesday best ball with 62 net. Thursday foursome led by Al Stasaitis Frank Dulligan Vance Wills and William Schuyler with 56 net. Culligan claimed individual honor 66. Friday seniors winners Ken Allen Lynn Greenwood Tom Melgard Dick Hutchison net 57. second 60. Saturday morning foursome Will Ferguson Clarence Bledsoe Harvey Davenport Paul Mandgroc 51 net. Mandgroc also net 63. Sunday morning threesome Bob McCauley Ed Ganster Jay Smith won net 58. Smith 66 net. Saturday-Sunday two-person winners Clarence Bledsoe Steve Cutts net 57. second 59. Mixed two-team tie Ernberg-Fritz and Scott-Bledsoe both 61. Graig Nettles homered twice in nightcap noted alongside AL scores.
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Dodgers topple Astros as Wynn powers win
Jimmy Wynn nicknamed the Toy Cannon homered and added a triple, driving in three as the Dodgers beat Houston 7-2 in a 15-hit attack. Wynn vowed 200 percent effort against his former team and increased his early-season impact after a slow start.
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Jipcho pushes toward indoor mile record with pace
Kenyan distance star Ben Jipcho won both the mile and two mile at the ITA pro track classic in Los Angeles. He clocked 4 00.8 in the mile, the ITA season fastest but short of the indoor record 3 55.0 held by Tony Waldrop. He says a 3 54 is possible if someone pushes the first half. Other winners include Randy Matson shot put and Chris Fisher 1000 yard.
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Track Righetti at Cabrillo make up meet and more
Sports sked today lists Track Righetti at Cabrillo at 3 15 p m make up meet Tuesday baseball no games Girls track tri meet at Lompoc High 3 p m Girls swimming five way meet at Lompoc Righetti Santa Ynez Cabrillo Lompoc Santa Maria HANCOCK baseball Hancock at Cuesta Tuesday at 12 p m
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Celtics take 1 game lead in East playoff
Celtics defense stifles Knicks 113 88 as Boston shoots 51.8 percent to New York's 33 percent. John Havlicek posts 25 points 12 assists while Jo Jo White adds 22. Walt Frazier leads Knicks with 22 in the loss.
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Walton to Pass Physical Before Joining Trail Blazers
UCLA star Bill Walton may need a complete medical exam to join the Portland Trail Blazers after reports he played much of 1973-74 with a broken back and knee issues persist according to team vice president Harry Glickman. The report came as Walton prepares to move to Portland amid speculation of his condition.
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Frankel Fined $500 by Hollywood Park Stewards
In Inglewood California UPI reports trainer Bobby Frankel was fined 500 and suspended until payment for failing to start and run an entry. The suspension begins immediately and he will be on probation for the rest of the meeting.
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Dark horse expected as 78th Boston Marathon opens
The 78th Boston Marathon drew a record 1,956 starters with 256 international runners including 157 from Canada and 48 from West Germany. Thundershowers and 60s temperatures were forecast for the Hopkinton to Boston course. Last year’s winners Anderson and Hansen aren’t racing. Tom Fleming of New Jersey is among the men to watch.
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