Rookie Hu bert Green Wins Houston Classic In Sudden Death
Rookie Hu bert Green captured the $25,000 first prize at the Houston Champions Invitational in a playoff with veteran Don January. Green drilled a 13 foot birdie on the first extra hole after January failed to reach the green, finishing 72 holes at 280 four under par. Green, 24, from Birmingham and a Florida State graduate, led a crowded field that included Lee Trevino and Bob Murphy, while Arnold Palmer and DeWitt Weaver faded on the final day.
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Rader Breaks Slump as Astros Rally to 12 4 Win
Doug Rader ended his slump with a grand slam and six RBI in Houston's 12-4 victory over St. Louis. Rader’s two hits sparked the Astros, who piled up 17 hits and built a big early lead.
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Canonero II Set To Duel In Preakness Title Clash
Canonero I faces new challengers as he defends his Preakness crown with Eastern Fleet trailing by 1 1/2 lengths. Gustavo Avila drives the Venezuelan entry to a track record 1 54, eyeing the Belmont Stakes on June 5 as a possible Triple Crown bid.
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Major League Leaders Highlight 1960s stat leaders
The Associated Press lists AL leaders in batting runs and RBIs with Oliva, Murcer, Yastrzemski, and Killebrew among top names. Pitching leaders include Seaver and Jenkins. In the NL, Bonds Stargell Aaron and Stargell headline batting RBI and home run tallies. Also notes Canonero II's Kentucky sale and lineage.
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Utah Stars, Kentucky Colonels eye ABA title in seventh game
The Stars and Colonels return to Salt Lake City for the deciding game after Kentucky’s 105 102 win in Louisville tied the series at 3 3. Salt Palace hosts a 13 000 sellout, Utah has dominated Salt Lake City meetings this season despite altitude breathing issues cited by Colonels guards.
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Shaving Strokes Golf Tips on Knee Action
Frank Beard explains knee action in golf emphasizing harmony between both knees during backswing and downswing. He likens knee movement to dancers and warns against relying on hands and arms rather than leg power. Readers can order his book by sending name, address, and $1 to Pecos Enterprise in New York.
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Liquori Beats Ryun In Fast Mile At MLK Games
Marty Liquori outkicked Jim Ryun to win the MLK Games feature mile in 3:54.6 the fastest mile run in the eastern United States. Ryun pressed hard in the stretch but Liquori maintained the lead, claiming a historic victory despite exhaustion.
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McLain Coleman Trade Sparks Tigers Rivalry Return
Denny McLain and Joe Coleman faced former friends with new allies aiding their bids. Coleman beat the Senators 5-4 as Mickey Stanley hit his second homer, erasing a four run lead. McLain had won previously against Detroit after surrendering a late lead. Other AL results saw Minnesota top Chicago White Sox 6-2 and Milwaukee defeat California 6-2 while Oakland swept KC in a 10-4 win after a 4-2 opener. Rain washed out two games including Baltimore at Boston.
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Mahovlich brothers spark Canadiens comeback in decisive game
Montreal edges Chicago 4 3 to force a seventh game in the Stanley Cup final. Frank Mahovlich scored a playoff record 14th goal, and Pete Mahovlich netted the winner as Montreal rallied from a 3 2 deficit in the third period.
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Wayne Kelly wins second Formula Ford race in Mosport
Wayne Kelly of Ottawa driving a Titan captured the second round of the Formula Ford championship at Mosport covering the 20 lap 50 mile race in 33 minutes 16 seconds and now leads the standings with 15 points while David Loring sits second with nine. New York's Hota won the U S National Amateur Soccer Championship 6-4 over the San Pedro Yugoslav Americans with Carl Minor scoring twice to rally from a 3-3 tie with 58 seconds left in regulation.
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Pony League schedules guidelines for makeup games
The notice states the home team is listed first and uses the third base dugout. Makeup games, if needed, will be played on the nearest Wednesday or Saturday to the original time, with games starting promptly at 8 30 P M C D S T.
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