Nicklaus Leads TPC Return At Colonial In Fort Worth
Colonial hosts the second Tournament Players Championship with a $50,000 top prize and a $250,000 purse as Jack Nicklaus defends title and aims to elevate the event toward major status. The field of 144 features the sport’s elite, weathered by 100 degree heat and a tough Trinity River layout.
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Leaders extend TL gap in Texas League play
The Lafayette Drillers widened their TL East lead to seven games by sweeping the Alexandria Aces 8-6 and 8-2. Midland Cubs moved three games ahead of Shreveport in the TL West with 11-3 and 11-3 wins over the San Antonio Brewers, while the Jackson Mets beat the Arkansas Travelers 6-2. An El Paso at Shreveport doubleheader was rained out.
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Johnson aids Virdon debut with back to back homers
Houston born outfielder Cliff Johnson homered in each of Bill Virdon’s first two games as manager and delivered the winning run in the 10th inning. His 10th inning double broke the deadlock and lifted the Astros to a 5-4 win over the New York Mets. Johnson said he’s getting a chance to play and believes he could reach 24 or 25 homers with more at bats.
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Pirates triumph as Halicki struggle nets a win
The Pirates beat the Giants 3-1 behind a late three-run rally in the eighth. Ed Halicki held Pittsburgh to two hits through 7 1 3 innings, but Ron Reed and Bake McBride combined to secure the victory and widen the lead over Philadelphia in the NL East. The winding day also saw St Louis, Houston, and San Diego win, while Los Angeles and Chicago were rained out.
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Lakewood Sparks Little Leaguers to Final Victory
Lakewood New Jersey reaches the 1975 Little League final after a 2-0 extra inning win over Northridge California. Dion Lowe struck out eight, walked two, and the infield made 10 grounders without an error while Northridge had two errors. A seventh inning error and Scott Schulman’s line drive produced the deciding runs.
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Angels pace up but hit few homers in slump
California Angels rely on pitching and speed but slugging lags as Roger Maris chase continues. Nolan Ryan returns from a 11 day layoff to lead a 6-1 win over Milwaukee, avoiding hits until the eighth inning and helping San Diego? No, Milwaukee Brewers.
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Parkers work on new plays
Fayetteville Arkansas AP Broyles used Wednesday workouts to teach the Razorbacks the offensive and defensive schemes for fall. Sophomore Steve Little kicked field goals from 35 yards as part of a four game win streak during kicking practice.
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Batie Named Thunder Coach for 1976 NASL Season
Don Batie has signed to coach the San Antonio Thunder in the North American Soccer League for 1976. He takes over mid season after mentor Alex Perelli struggled, and will be free to work immediately, according to Thunder general manager Mike Boyle.
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Freshman Bruce Hay switches from quarterback to receiver
In a spring football note, Bruce Hay changes position from quarterback to wide receiver at his request. The team, the Hogs, set their first scrimmage of spring practice for Saturday afternoon per Broyles.
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Shaw sets world record in 400-meter freestyle at AAU
Tim Shaw, 17, broke his own world record with 3 minutes 53.31 seconds in the long course AAU championships at Wyandot Swim Club. Bruce Furniss finished second in 3:53.99 as American records also fell for Melissa Belote, Marcia Morey, and John Nabor in events including 200-meter backstroke and 100-meter breaststroke.
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Eagles to test Artesia Friday scrimmage with Bulldogs
The Eagle varsity and part of the junior varsity travel to Artesia for a 7 p.m. scrimmage against New Mexico AAA champion Bulldogs. Coach Millsapps uses the trip to plan for the 1975 season and selects a quarterback among four inexperienced candidates led by Steve Salyer.
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Borg rebounds with easy win in Pro Championship opener
Bjorn Borg, 19, opened defense of the U S Pro Tennis Championship title with a 6-1 7-5 first-round victory over Hans Jurgen Pohmann at Longwood, Brookline. Guillermo Vilas, Arthur Ashe, Manuel Orantes won second-round matches as Jimmy Connors beat Dick Crealy despite stomach cramps in South Orange.
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Eagle varsity and JVs schedule scrimmages
Eagle varsity travels to New Mexico Friday for scrimmages while the secondary JV unit plays Balmorhea at 5 p.m. on the Bear turf near Balmorhea. Pecos coaches assess talent to extend their 10-0 1974 season, as Don Nilson begins his first year steering the Bears on a smaller grid squad.
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