Nicklaus Wins MONY Tourney with Comeback Victory
Jack Nicklaus claims a record fourth MONY Tournament of Champions title in Rancho La Costa after a late burst of birdies on holes 12 to 18. He notes the win caps a season where his prior two victories were margins decided in playoffs and stresses the fun of playing boldly.
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Lolich grand slam lifts Indians past Red Sox 8 7
Ron Lolich delivered a bases loaded grand slam in the ninth to give Cleveland an 8 7 win over Boston Sonny Siebert. John Vukovich later homered for Milwaukee in a 4 3 win over the Yankees. Trade news and other scores follow.
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Astros Rally Past Padres on Metzger’s Easter Game winner
Houston edges San Diego 4 3 as Roger Metzger hits a sixth inning single driving in the decisive run. Bob Watson extends a 14 game hitting streak and John Edwards ties the game with a pinch hit triple as Jerry Reuss picks up the win.
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Schmidt's ninth inning homer lifts Phillies over Cards in opener
Philadelphia tops St Louis 2-1 to sweep the doubleheader as Mike Schmidt belts a two-out ninth inning homer off Bob Gibson after Steve Carlton pitched a 4-2 win in the opener. Phillies improve to 7-6, three-game series win.
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Derby Decisions Rise as Trainers Debate Run
Trainers weigh entering the 99th Kentucky Derby as Linda's Chief battles schedule with Rob Frankel over readiness while Secretariat falters in the Wood Memorial and Angle Light edges him. Colonel Laurin faces a similar doubt with Meadow Stud runners as the Derby field remains unsettled.
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Rosewall clinches path to WCT title stay in Dallas
Ken Rosewall defeated Arthur Ashe 6-3 7-6 to win the NCNB Classic at Charlotte and extend his Group B lead. The win secures Rosewall a spot to defend his 1972 WCT championship in Dallas next month, with $16,000 prize. Ashe climbs to second as top four from Groups A and B advance to Dallas finals May 9-13.
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Evert Beats Goolagong In St. Petersburg Clash
Christ Evert, 18, defeated Evonne Goolagong 6-2 0-6 6-4 at the St. Petersburg Masters in Florida earning $5,000. Evert said she thrives when behind, a rare moment given Goolagong’s strong play, marking Goolagong’s first-time blanking of Evert in the set. It was Evert’s sixth win in eight USTA stops this year, with four wins, three consecutive, against Goolagong.
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Kansas Relays set 8 records at Lawrence carnival
The 48th Kansas Relays produced eight new marks across university, college and open divisions. Marshall Smith of Colorado State set a discus record 189 ft 10 in, Greg Vandeveer of Kansas tied 120 yard high hurdles at 13.5 sec, Feuerbach and Ziegler set marks in shot put and marathon, Wendy Koenig topped the half mile in 2 07.2, and Mike Bolt of Eastern New Mexico earned top honors.
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Killebrew and Braun rally Twins past Rangers for sweep
Harmon Killebrew hit his first homer of the season and 542nd overall as the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 6 to 4, completing a three game series sweep and moving into first in the AL West. Steve Braun collected three hits three RBIs and scored twice, backing Bert Blyleven who won on the mound while Danny Burroughs homered for Texas.
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Texas Clinches SWC Title With Sweep Over Rice
Texas virtually clinched the Southwest Conference crown by sweeping Rice in a three game weekend, scoring 26 runs. Texas A&M’s title hopes ended after Baylor’s doubleheader win. SMU fell to last place, half a game behind Texas Tech, with TCU pushing toward 30 wins.
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Green wins Tallahassee Open in tight finish
Hubert Green, 26, captures the Tallahassee Open by one stroke over Jim Simons after a final round 71 to finish 11 under par at 277. Simons earns $8,550 for second with a 278 total. Green reflected on past losses and stayed focused despite a late scare on the 17th hole.
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Pitchers Day Lights Up Texas League Action
Five games Sunday in the Texas League saw four winners scoring two runs or fewer. San Antonio swept Midland 1-0 and 2-1 behind Jim Moyer’s 76 pitches. Arkansas shut out Alexandria 2-0 as Larry Volkering blanked the Aces. El Paso split with Amarillo 6-2 and 2-0.
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