Tourney of Champions field shapes up tight battle in golf
Nicklaus Miller and Weiskopf head a strong Tourney of Champions field at La Costa with 30 top winners. The trio, co favorites with Weiskopf close behind, seeks $40 000 top prize as many newcomers join the elite event formerly graced by Palmer Casper and Cramp ton.
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Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
The Associated Press lists MLB leaders by league with names like Mon day Chi Wynn LA Rose Cin and Henderson Chi in batting. Pitching leaders include Morton Atl McNally Mon Sutton LA Spitiner SC and Ryan Cal with strikeout tallies and win losses through late season tallies.
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Johnson named coach of year
Kansas City coach Phil Johnson, of the Kings, won NBA Coach of the Year with 21 of 54 votes from media in 18 franchise cities. He led the Kings from a 6-18 start to a 44-38 season, securing second in the Midwest and a strong Western Conference showing.
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Cain's Real Estate Extends Port Lavaca League Lead
Cain's Real Estate won three of four from Pharmacy to stretch its Port Lavaca Ladies League lead to 112 games. Don's Dist. beat Weaver's Grocery three games, Bank of Commerce defeated Jo's Coiffure, and Cunningham Pharmacy swept Kut & Kurl. High games and series featured Elva Thixton 151-383 for Kut & Kurl, Jeanne Chatelle 187, and Karen DeShazo 497 for Cunningham Pharmacy.
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Friendship forgotten in Rangers victory at Oakland Coliseum
Texas Rangers pitcher Ferguson Jenkins defeated the Oakland A's 2-1 as Billy Williams, his former Cubs teammate, delivered the A's only two hits including a second inning home run. Williams and Jenkins discussed their longtime familiarity as Jenkins earned the win despite Williams' two hits.
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Broyles unveils 21 point Spring Game plan at Arkansas
Fayetteville Arkansas coach Frank Broyles announces a new Red White spring football format for Little Rock. The No 1 offense and defense will form one team which will give the No 2 units a 21 point lead before the usual format. Ronnie Wren Vaughn Lusby top game films. Brad Thomas out with knee ligaments. LaFargue out with a dislocated kneecap. Freddie Douglas back and expected to start in Little Rock.
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Amritraj Upsets Smith At River Oaks Tennis
Vijay Amritraj of India shocked Stan Smith 6-3 7-5 in the first round of the River Oaks Tennis Tournament, the lone upset as top players struggled. John Alexander easily defeated Haroon Rahim, 6-2 6-2, while Mark Cox and Milan Holecek traded wins in tight matches. Meanwhile fishing reports from Port O'Connor to Port Lavaca described improving conditions with trout, redfish, and ling being caught amid steady winds and scarce shrimp bait.
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Gardner leaves USU for Utah U athletic post
Fern Gardner director of women's intercollegiate athletics at Utah State University resigns to take a similar role at the University of Utah. She is expected to accept Thursday when Utah athletic director James Jack announces it, succeeding Janet Thurgood who will focus on teaching.
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