Shadow Of Nicklaus Hovers Over Golf At Masters
AP Special Correspondent recalls Jack Nicklaus as the legend who refused to fade as Tom Watson won the Masters. Nicklaus surged in the final round with a six-under-par 66, missing a sixth green coat by two strokes while hailed for enduring greatness amid a crowd that celebrated heroes and questioned future dominance. Murray Watson, Crenshaw, and others pushed hard. Nicklaus praised his enduring talent and longevity in the sport.
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Watson Captures Masters In A Dramatic Showdown
Tom Watson wins the Masters at Augusta with a five under 67 finishing 276 as Jack Nicklaus follows with 278. Watson overcomes pressure and a late charge from Nicklaus to claim $40,000 prize as the world’s best golfers watch.
World Championship Tennis final Nastase edges Connors in Vegas
Ilie Nastase defeats Jimmy Connors 3 6 7 6 6 4 7 5 in a $100000 winner take all final at Caesars Palace Las Vegas to claim the 1977 World Championship Tennis Challenge Cup. The match featured a 15 minute delay due to a power failure and marked Nastase's bid to prove he could beat his rival and friend.
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Cardinals Rout Pirates in Opening Sweep Bats Heating Up
St Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh 8-7 as Bake McBride homered and Garry Templeton Ted Simmons each had three hits. Cardinals totaled 13 hits to sweep the three game set and lead early in the season. Chuck Tanner compared baseball to the stock market while praising St Louis hot hitting.
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Bill Robinson
Clay Carroll
Robinson
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Vern Rapp
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Easter Gopher Visits Tiger Stadium
The Kansas City Royals defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0 led by homers from Al Cowens and Darrell Porter and six shutout innings from Jim Colborn and Larry Gura. Porter and Colborn, former teammates in Milwaukee, highlighted a series sweep as KC heads to its home opener versus the Yankees.
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NBA referees strike mars opening playoff games
The National Association of Basketball Referees walked out on the final day of the regular season leaving officiating to non union officials. Chicago plays Portland Detroit faces Golden State San Antonio meets Boston and Cleveland battles Washington in best of three series opening Tuesday and Wednesday plus the strike uncertainty.
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Blues Face Uphill Battle In Series With Montreal
The Blues meet defending Stanley Cup champion Montreal in the quarterfinals. Montreal’s stronger form, home dominance, and high scoring pace contrast with St. Louis as coach Scotty Bowman warns against underestimating the Canadiens. The first two games unfold on Montreal ice before a full series slate.
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NHL Playoffs and WHA Playoffs Roundup from Weekend Games
Summary of Saturday and Sunday playoff results across leagues. Los Angeles defeated Atlanta 4 to 2 to take the series 2 games to 1 in the best-of-three preliminary round. Toronto beat Pittsburgh 2 to 1 to win their series 2-1. Ieee quarterfinals show Buffalo at the New York Islanders and Toronto at Philadelphia among Monday games, with Wednesday matchups Buffalo at New York Islanders and Toronto at Philadelphia. WHA quarterfinals saw Quebec 5 over New England 0 and Indianapolis 4 Cincinnati 3 in overtime as Winnipeg 5 San Diego 1 clinched a series win.
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Runs Hard To Come By For Baseball Bulldogs
Mexico Bulldogs struggle for runs in the Hellas Baseball Tournament. a 5-1 loss to Waynesville in the third place game. David Shrader homered for Mexico, but Waynesville pulled ahead with four unearned runs after a sixth inning error and hit batters. Coach McFarland noted overanxious hitters and lack of timely situational hitting as key factors. Jones worked eight strong frames for Waynesville, while Shrader took the loss. The piece also covers nearby softball and tennis results.
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