Casper Wins Masters in Playoff at Augusta Georgia
Billy Casper defeats Gene Littler by five strokes in a Monday playoff to win the Masters at Augusta National. Casper, 38, posts a 69 to finish 9 under 279 and gains his first Masters title after 14 attempts, praising caddy Matthew Palmer and noting the U S Open remains his favorite tournament. He plans a week at Expo 70 in Tokyo afterward.
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Women Slo Pitchers To Slide Into Base
The Norwalk Women s Slo Pitch League opens June 2 with five teams. Games move to Tuesday and Thursday. Rule changes allow sliding into bases. A 10 run lead after 5 innings ends games early. Captains meet next Monday at 8 p.m. Rosters and fees due May 15. Contact Sally Buck Linda Betz or Kay Deer to join.
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Blood Threat Costs Guerin Fine After Hawks Loss
Atlanta Hawks coach Richie Guerin was fined 1000 by NBA Commissioner Walter Kennedy for conduct detrimental to professional basketball after a news conference criticizing officiating in the 119 115 playoff loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. He warned there would be blood in the next game and defended his stance as a coach.
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Brothers Duel Sparks New London Sprint Sweep
New London High School track team defeated Black River 77 to 50 as nine of 15 events were won. Terry Randleman and his brother Jerry tied in the 100 yard dash, both won the 440, and the mile relay. Mark Mullins claimed high and low hurdles. other NL winners included Milt Harris, Bob Luna and Mike Nugent. NL improves to 1-2 and faces Amherst next.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Amid Evening Games
Standings show San Francisco Robertson 0-0 and Nash 1-0 with 8:05 p.m. kickoffs and games in progress. National League notes San Diego leads Cinci 3-0 late, with Santorini winning 1-1 and McGlothlin charged with the loss after a 15-1 line, as Montreal and St Louis, Chicago and more are listed for night play.
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Dolphins Lose Draft Pick Over Shula Hire
Miami pays steep price for luring Don Shula from Baltimore with a long term contract and part ownership, as NFL Commissioner Rozelle forfeits the Dolphins a first round pick for tampering. He ruled negotiations began before proper disclosure and disciplined under league rules.
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Seven Teams in Slo-Pitch A Loop Declared
The City Slo-Pitch League board finalized the A Loop with seven teams while nine clubs join the B League’s East and West circuits. Teams will play 24 games with three rounds in A and B, trophies awarded to top finishers, and a potential end-of-season single-elimination tournament. May 17 start and Sunday makeup games scheduled. 12-man umpire crew named and rule interpretation meeting set.
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Trucker cinder squad bids third Clyde Relay crown
Norwalk High Trucker cinder squad aims for a third consecutive Clyde Relay title in a 14 event card facing six AA foes. Records list 1968 marks across relays and field events with time starts 5 pm for field and 7 pm for running events.
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Indians Hope To Tame Pitching In Open Of Detroit Series
Cleveland seeks fix as the wild Indians face Detroit at Tiger Stadium to start the home season. pitchers had issued 47 walks in 54 innings and the bullpen figures to shape the Tribe’s fate while Dark hopes improved hitting and fewer walks. The team’s average stood at .162 with key players like Nettles Heidemann Sims Uhlaender struggling.
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Toomey Announces Retirement From Track
Olympic decathlon champion Bill Toomey will retire by month’s end. Southern California Striders coach John Bork disclosed the 31 year old has signed a Bristol Myers promotion contract. Toomey set a world decathlon mark of 8 417 points last December and won the 1969 Sullivan Award as America’s top amateur athlete.
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