Opening Day Chaos Highlights Early MLB Action
The season opened with Reds committing six errors in a 7 4 loss to Atlanta while Bill Singer yielded two runs without a hit as Houston topped Los Angeles 5 2. Nixon missed the Washington opener as the Senators blanked Oakland 8 0, first since 1962.
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Associated Press
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Atlanta
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Houston
Los Angeles
Richard M. Nixon
Washington
Senators
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Trust Your Feel In Simple Golf Instruction
A column urges golfers to rely on feel over overloading with tips and to trust the conscious mind to direct the swing. It cites Dave Stockton and psycho cybernetics, notes the value of not chasing a perfect swing, and promotes Frank Beard's book Shaving Strokes with a $1 offer via The Newspaper Enterprise Association.
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Norman Vincent Peale
Dave Stockton
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Frank Beard
Theismann Signs Two Year Deal With Toronto Argo-nuts
Notre Dame quarterback Joe Theismann, Heisman runner up, signs a two year contract with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL. Argonauts chairman John Bassett announced the move on Monday. Theismann had been reported to have an agreement with the Miami Dolphins of the NFL, where he was a fourth round pick. Dolphins executive Joe Robbie said an agreement existed though no contract was signed.
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Astros top Dodgers 5 2 in NL opener at Astrodome
Houston pitcher Larry Dierker earned the win in a 5 2 victory as Denis Menke drove in three runs and Cesar Cedeno plus Menke slugged key hits. Dodgers’ Bill Singer struggled with control despite a solid four hit effort. Richie Allen debuted in left field for L A without a hit.
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Modell Raps Probe of NFL
Cleveland Browns owner Art Modell told a federal grand jury investigating the NFL that the inquiry is a fishing expedition and finds no basis for wrongdoing. He accused a small group of malcontents and vendettas for pressuring the DOJ and accused Bernie Parrish and Walter Beach of pursuing vendettas. George Owen of the Saints testified he knew of no one blacklisted as the jury planned to continue proceedings through the week.
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Golf trove of quirks and quotes from Augusta
Lee Trevino plays to the gallery and jokes between shots while other pros lock in. Gloria Wood notes his 100 one minute vacations per round. Sam Sweat pays a 150 dollar fine for failing to sign his card after a poor round. Jack Lewis faces penalties for a failed putt at the 36th hole and finishes poorly. Doug Sanders credits refined touch and hopes others match his bunker and wedge skills.
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Associated Press
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Lee Trevino
Gloria Wood
Larry Wood
Sam Sweat
Jack Lewis
Lewis
Doug Sanders
Wedge
Midland Ace Signs With Oklahoma State
Fountain Smith of Midland Texas signed a Big Eight letter of intent with Oklahoma State. He was voted most valuable player on his high school squad and contributed as a returner, ball carrier and receiver.
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Oklahoma State
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Smith
Massachusetts Golf Classic becomes Pleasant Valley Open then renames again
The Avco Corporation pulled sponsorship of the Sutton event changing it from the Pleasant Valley Open to the Massachusetts Golf Classic. Before the tournament was played under that title the name was altered again, reflecting ongoing branding shifts.
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Masters To Open Thursday With Nicklaus Hot Favorite
Augusta Georgia AP Nicklaus shoots 67 and 68 in practice as the 35th Masters nears opening day. Steve Melnyk, a brash amateur, predicts a surprise win if Nicklaus falters while noting his own dramatic weight loss and preparation.
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Steve
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Melnyk
Golden Bear
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Charlie Coe
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