Floyd captures 1976 Masters in commanding victory
Ray Floyd dominates Augusta National to win the Masters by 17 under par with a 271 total tying Jack Nicklaus’s record. Ben Crenshaw finishes second at 279 eight strokes back as Nicklaus ends tied for third after a 73. Floyd earns $40,000 prize.
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National League Opens With San Francisco Rally and Dodgers
The NL opener sees San Francisco draw 62,920 fans across two games with the Dodgers despite a strike and rain. Cincinnati's Reds stay unbeaten 9-3 over the Astros as Pete Rose becomes NL all-time hits leader with 2,556. Pirates top Phillies 8-3 behind Bob Moose comeback. Expos edge Mets 7-6 in first win for new manager Karl Kuehl. Cubs beat Cardinals 8-5 as Madlock drives key runs.
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Floyd Ray Floyd wins Masters by 11 strokes at Augusta
Floyd Ray Floyd carded a 69 to finish at 287 and claim victory in the Masters at Augusta National on Saturday. England's Peter Oost erhuis shot 68 to finish 293. Floyd, now married with two children and living in Miami, said his life has a new purpose and he aims to win the Tournament of Champions next week.
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Texas eyes SWC title with two of three at Houston
Defending champion Texas can clinch another Southwest Conference title by winning two of three road games against Houston this weekend. Texas 13 2 opens with a Friday single and a Saturday doubleheader while Houston 14 4 hosts. Rice recent upset boosts Texas A M 15 5 in Austin as series loom.
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