Player wins Tournament of Champions in tight finish
Gary Player captured the Tournament of Champions at La Costa, beating Lee Trevino by two strokes after a final round 72 to finish at 286. Trevino shot 74, Palmer 71 and Stockton 70 shared third at 289 as rough conditions challenged the 28-man field. Player heads to a three week South Africa vacation with a $30 000 prize, his largest Pare check.
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Tour veteran wins Tallahassee Open in dramatic finish
Chuck Courtney, two strokes back entering the final round, surged with a blazing front nine to claim the $35 000 Tallahassee Open Golf Tournament by one stroke.
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Azalea Open win crowns Dale Douglass after Masters tips
Dale Douglass captured the Azalea Open title in Wilmington earning 35 000 dollars plus 5 000 dollars in advice from Sam Snead and Tony Penna. He said Snead and Penna had watched him practice before the Masters at Augusta and offered guidance.
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Maloney Shuts Braves In Rare Complete Game Win
Jim Maloney fired a six hitter for Cincinnati as the Reds beat Atlanta 7 1 for their first complete game of the season Manager Dave Bristol praised Maloney for his mid season form and control while Tony Perez and Lee May drove the offense with a three run homer May also had a single to back the effort. Ken Johnson started the victory as Milt Pappas was ill with the flu. Attendance reached 29 163 the highest April crowd since openers.
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Yazoo Kid Delivers Five RBIs in Boston Win Over Indians
Boston rookie Gerry Moses hit a grand slam and drove in five runs to power the Red Sox to a 9-4 victory over Cleveland. Moses sparked a six-run second inning and also doubled in a run later as Ray Jarvis allowed only two hits in relief. The day also featured Bill Burbach earning his first major league win with New York, and other AL results including Chicago over Seattle and Minnesota’s 12-1 win at California.
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Bears Sign Bowl Star Douglass
Chicago announced Bobby Douglass, a No. 2 draft choice, signed a National League contract. Douglass, who led Kansas to the Orange Bowl, signed on Wednesday.
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Clendenon Sparks Expos In Montreal Split With Cubs
Don Clendenon returned to Montreal with the Expos and homered in the nightcap to deliver a 4-2 win after an 0-for-5 opener in a frigid Saturday loss. Wegener earned his first victory as McGinn closed a six-hitter, while NL games saw Mets, Cardinals, Dodgers, Giants, Reds, and Phillies win or lose in separate actions.
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Yesterday's Stars: Burbach Wins in Yankees 2-0 Victory
Bill Burbach of the Yankees pitched five hits allowed and six strikeouts for his first major league win as New York blanked Detroit 2-0. Gerry Moses of the Red Sox hit his first 1969 homer a grand slam in the second inning and also doubled in the eighth to key Boston's 9-4 win over Cleveland.
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Lakers and Celtics set for tight final series opener
Wilt Chamberlain praises Baylor as he helps the Lakers clinch momentum with 29 points and 11 rebounds in a 104-89 win over Atlanta. The Lakers earn home court for the best of seven series against Boston, with Baylor keying LA’s late surge and Chamberlain turning the tide on defense.
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Pacers overpower Floridians in Eastern finals opener
Indiana Pacers defeated Miami Floridians 126 110 in an opening Eastern Division final game. Mel Daniels scored 23 points before returning after a 12 minute break to add nine. Don Sidle had 28 for Miami. New Orleans eyes a Western finals shift at Oakland.
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National League East Sunday results and upcoming slate
NL East results show New York routing St Louis 11 to 3 and Cincinnati beating Atlanta 7 to 1. Chicago won 6 to 2 over Montreal while San Francisco edged San Diego 3 to 2. Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 7 to 1 and Los Angeles beat Houston 2 to 1. Upcoming: Philadelphia at New York, Montreal at St Louis, Cincinnati at Houston, Atlanta at San Diego, San Francisco at Los Angeles.
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Home Runs Rain In IL As Opening Weekend Unfolds
The International League began its 1968 season after rain delays with a blast of home runs. Toledo edged Tidewater 2-1 on solo shots by Barry Morgan and Mike Derrick, while Rochester’s Red Wings slugged six homers in 7-5 and 6-2 wins over Columbus Jets. Sunday saw several splits with Buffalo, Syracuse, Louisville, and Richmond posting wins and losses amid a heavy homer pace across eight teams. Richmond did not homer that day. Tidewater hit three and the others two or one as listed, reflecting the league’s early power surge.
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German Breaks 4 Minute Barrier at International Meet
Hans Fassnacht of West Germany clocked 3 59.7 to become the first man under four minutes in the 400 meter freestyle at an international swimming meet held in Bonn.
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Boston Red Sox trade Ken Harrelson sparks fan fury
The Red Sox send Ken Harrelson to Cleveland in a deal that shocks fans who protest outside Fenway Park while the team defeats the Indians 9 4. Harrelson retires claiming lost business opportunities are tied to leaving Boston. Trade also ships Ellsworth Pizarro for Azcue Siebert Romo amid league uncertainty.
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Jets president says sale discussions held
NEW YORK AP The president of the world champion New York Jets said Saturday that discussions have been held to sell the club. Phil Iselin noted conversations with some people but no hardcore negotiations and declined to name potential buyers or quote a price.
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White Winner Dominate Season Opener at TriCounty Track
Don White of Keokuk Iowa won the USAC feature at TriCounty Race Track in the season opener driving a Dodge Charger. Jerry Smith of Medina Wisconsin finished second in a 1967 Plymouth while Verlin Baker of Cedar Rapids Iowa placed third in a 1969 Dodge.
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Blues Sweep West and Ready for Final Showdown
St. Louis Blues swept the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 in the West Division playoffs and await the Boston Montreal winner for the NHL final. Coach Scotty Bowman said the team is rested and eager for the finals after dispatching Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Red Berenson and Gary Sabourin added goals in the second period to boost the Blues.
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