Houston leader aims for Houston win in weather delayed event
Hayes, seeking a first Masters bid after a five under 67, shares top. Noting recent struggles, he avoids pressuring his game as George Burns and Hubert Green chase a tight lead in calm, cool conditions. The cut moves to low 50 for the Sunday double round after rain paused play.
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Cowens Key Player as Celtics Win Big over Braves
Dave Cowens delivered a strong performance for the Boston Celtics helping them defeat the Buffalo Braves 99-88. Celtics coach Tom Heinsohn praised Cowens as a standout, while the Braves suffered the setback.
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Nets not planning to run in ABA finals against Nuggets
Nets coach Kevin Loughery plans a slow tempo to thwart Denver fast breaks led by Julius Erving and David Thompson. The Nets aim to control pace after beating San Antonio to reach the finals, while Denver seeks big-game scoring from Thompson in a series described as highly exciting.
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Gems take 3–0 lead in Turner Cup series at Port Huron
Dayton Gems outshot Port Huron Flags 5–3 to win 5–3 and move within one win of the Turner Cup. Paul Nicholson scored twice including the opening and closing goals, Jim Pettie made 29 saves, and Don Cairns Dan Newman and Steve Self and Jim Banatyne also found the net as Dayton built a 3–2 lead after one period. The teams meet again Saturday in Port Huron.
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Hockey playoffs update with multiple series and dates
Montreal leads the New York Islanders two games to none as playoffs roll to Saturday games. Boston faces Philadelphia with series tied or heating up. Calgary leads Winnipeg 3 1 in their series. Winnipeg holds a 4 United States s Sean Diego at Houston clause suggests confusion. Canadian Division Finals noted but specifics unclear.
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Dick Allen Sidelined by Shoulder Injury
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Dick Allen is day to day on the disabled list after a right shoulder injury from last weekend’s game with Atlanta. Tony Taylor will replace him on the roster after coming off the DL with an elbow strain. Allen is batting .250 with 0 homers and 8 RBIs.
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Major League Baseball All Star Batting and Pitching Totals
National League leaders show Milner and Rose atop batting with high averages and runs. Key players include Schmidt, Kingman, Griffey, and Morgan. American League leaders list Lynn and Horton with top averages and runs batted in, plus North and Rivers among hits and stolen bases. Pitching leaders feature Seaver, Niekro, Ryan, and Briles with wins and strikeouts across both leagues.
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1979 WIBC pins to Tucson for tournament
The Women's International Bowling Congress chooses Tucson Arizona to host the 1979 Tournament. Delegates decide that the 1977 event is in Milwaukee and Miami will host the 1978 tournament.
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Dallas Cowboys Bring Back Duane Thomas On Two-Year Deal
Duane Thomas signs a standard two year contract to return to the Dallas Cowboys after a turbulent departure in 1972. The 28 year old running back, once NFL leader in rushing touchdowns, vows attitude changes and a fresh start with Dallas.
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Auto racing weather halts Tri-County and Eldora events
Rain and Easter schedule delays hit Tri-County Speedway West Chester cancelling three weeks of Friday Sundays racing with late model and super flyer qualifiers at 1 p.m. and 2 15 p.m. After postponement Eldora Speedway Rossburg tries a 50 lap late model championship with 600 first prize along with stock car time trials at 12 30 p.m and racing at 2 30 p.m and Edgewater Raceway Park hosts an ET meet with 1500 in prize money plus bike and trophy eliminations with gates at 4 p.m and racing at 8 p.m.
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Middletown girls break records at Princeton Invitational
Middletown High girls track score 34 points, set three school marks as Jenny Wetzel clocked 6 13 in the mile, Beckey Burnett 2 47 in the half mile, and Tammie Agee threw 82 4 in the discus. Valerie Meyer won the 100 in 11.6, with Valerie McGill second in the 80 hurdle in 11.7. 880 relay team placed third in 1 49.7 as Greenhills won and Woodward second.
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Warriors' journey to crown in Miami University softball tournament
A new champion will emerge in the Miami University Middletown softball event at Goldman Park as Moose Lodge declines to enter the eight team field. Teams include Edwards Manufacturing Cincinnati and Waffle House Hamilton with Northway Inn McMonigle Construction Third Base Cafe and K and G Trans. First game noon with winners bracket finals at 530 p.m. Championship at 730 p.m. Proceeds benefit MUM baseball. First round pairings listed with local entrants.
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BG lands 6-11 star Mike Huebner for Falcons
Bowling Green announces 6-11 center Mike Huebner will join the Falcons next fall. The Paulding standout averaged 27.4 points and 17.5 rebounds per game with a 47-point, 20-rebound show that highlighted his high school season. He chose BG over Ohio State citing proximity to home and friends.
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Senate panel curbs tax break in sports franchise deals
The Senate Finance Committee moved to eliminate part of the sports franchise tax benefit. The plan limits how buyers can allocate sale prices to player contracts, aiming to curb depreciation gains and favor investors less than a House bill.
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Warrior back at Lebanon
Sovereign Warrior returns to Lebanon as a key contender in upcoming races, aiming to defend titles and boost local hopes for the season.
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Good night for gals in bowling leagues and horses
Loretta Henderson led the Women's All-Star League at Eastern Lanes with a 663 series 191 240 232 while Sue Davis topped the Triasco team with a 617. Dottie Goforth notched her first 600 series 182 222 203 for 607. Brown's Phillips 66 dominated in the Ladies Twilight League at the Sports Bowl.
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Harold Pie Traynor Baseball Career Highlight
Harold Pie Traynor played 16 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates with a .316 career batting average. His peak came in 1930 when he hit .366 and led the offense.
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