Exhibition games show pitchers tune up for season
The article covers spring exhibition results as pitchers from several teams struggle and shine. Vida Blue and the A's allow 10-9 loss to the Giants, Ferguson Jenkins tagged by the Brewers, Dick Drago roughed by the Rangers, Tom Seaver struggles in a Mets loss, and Briles shuts out the Reds as benches Hicks and Bench contribute in Cincinnati.
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Associated Press
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Auto racing star Pearson wins Atlanta 500 in front of 72000
In Atlanta 500 action David Pearson outran Cale Yarborough in a Mercury to take the victory as 72,000 spectators watched. Weather delays and a rain soaked track caused other schedule changes across multiple events.
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Auto Racing
Atlanta
David Pearson
Cal Yarborough
KKOK
Cale Yarborough
Wood Brothers School
Pro golfers unfazed by Masters delay in rain soaked Greensboro
Top players say the one day postponement to Augusta does not matter as the Masters prep continues after rain washed out rounds at Sedgefield. Leaders Casper Graham tied at 199 14 under with Snead and Graham optimistic about the Open.
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Associated Press
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Sedgefield Country Club
Godman Captures Firestone Bowling Title For Second Time
Jim Godman of Lorain Ohio won the Firestone Tournament of Champions first prize of 25000, beating Dick Weber 227 192 and Barry Asher 224 200 in the title match. Don McCune and Weber also won earlier round matches as the season concluded.
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Jim Godman
Loraine
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Dick Weber
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Munster
Ind
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Firestone
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Pearson wins Atlanta 500
Pearson outsprints Yarborough at Atlanta International Raceway to win the 111 225 dollar Atlanta 500 before 72 000 fans. He led 157 of 328 laps at an average 139 391 mph as Petty suffered engine failure and Baker damaged his car, finishing second and Yarborough fifth.
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Yarborough
Wood Brothers
Richard Petty
Petty
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Bobby Isaac
Ford
Benny Parsons
Chevrolet
Baker
Pony League Meets Tonight For Pecos Youth Program
Pecos Pony League will be organized for the coming year at 8 p.m. today in the central fire station meeting room. Adult volunteers are needed for coaching and officiating. any adult interested in supporting the youth program is urged to attend, a spokesman said.
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Central Fire Station
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