Casper Captures Masters Crown In Record Comeback
Bill Casper edged Gene Littler amid Augusta drama to win the Masters and wear green, a near-miss for Littler after a 69 to 74 showing. Casper highlighted his age advantage and noted his earlier Opens victories as he eyes a multi-event run and future majors.
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Lightning Wave provides Stokley a dramatic spring victory
Ronnie Stokley, former Middletown High star, guides Lightning Wave to a stunning 45 to 1 upset at Sportsman's Park in the American National Maturity prep race. The win elevates the pacer to top three-year-old status, lifting earnings to over 96 thousand dollars from a 9 thousand investment.
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Padres Defeat Reds In Tight NL Clash 3-1
The San Diego Padres beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-1 as Al Santorini held the Reds to one hit through six innings. Dave Roberts and Ron Herbel worked relief to preserve the win, while Cincinnati stranded bases loaded and hit into three double plays.
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Managers Dealing In Futures In NL Baseball Action
Reds manager Sparky Anderson faulted scoring chances as Cincinnati lost 3 1 to San Diego. Padres shortstop Jimmy Dean homered and featured in three double plays while Ron Herbel and Dave Roberts contributed relief pitching in the victory over Cincinnati. Aaron provided the big headliner for Atlanta with his 557th career homer as the Braves beat San Francisco 9 3. Reggie Jackson delivered a two run single for Milwaukee in a 5 3 win over Kansas City and Don Sutton shut out Oakland for Los Angeles in a 2 0 win.
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National League East Results and Monday Schedule
The NL East saw Atlanta defeat San Francisco 9 3 San Diego beat Cincinnati 3 1 and Los Angeles topple Houston 2 0. Monday games feature Ellis Koosman Short Renko Gibson Nash Kirby Foster and others with multiple matchups across Chicago St Louis New York and Philadelphia.
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Hawks Coach Guerin Fined After Blood Spilled Remark
Atlanta Hawks coach Richie Guerin drew a $1000 fine from NBA Commissioner Walter Kennedy after vowing there would be blood spilled on the floor in reaction to officiating during the 119-115 Lakers win in Atlanta. Kennedy called the threats unacceptable and warned Guerin he would be held responsible for his team's conduct in the remainder of the best of seven series. Lakers GM Fred Schaus said security would be increased at the Coliseum in Atlanta for tonight's game.
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ABA Considers merger with NBA as Miami takeover announced
New York AP owners of ABA clubs meet to discuss merger with the NBA. Commissioner Jack Dolph reports the ABA will operate the Miami Floridians for the season and restructure ownership. Vince Murphy remains general manager. Cincinnati, CBS telecasts eyed for playoffs but first round not shown. Sam Shulman says merger hopes persist despite Baltimore Washington proximity issue.
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Dodgers blank Astros behind Sutton's two-hitter
Don Sutton pitched a two-hitter as the Dodgers beat the Houston Astros 2-0. Reggie Jackson delivered a two-out, two-run single in the seventh to defeat the Milwaukee Braves 2-1.
Miami To View Own Bowl Clash On TV For First Time
The Orange Bowl game will be televised in the Miami area next January 1 for the first time in nine years after the Orange Bowl Committee approved a blackout lift by a 2 to 1 vote. W Keith Phillips Jr. chaired the committee.
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