Underwood Wins Open in Southern West Virginia Tourney
David Underwood captured the Southern West Virginia Amateur Golf Tour title at Twin Oaks with a 36-hole total of 138 after a Sunday surge. Benny Bowles tied for second with Roger Lamb finishing one behind, as Lamb posted a 67 the best round of the day.
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Blazermania: Portland Wins NBA Title Over 76ers
Portland claimed the NBA championship with a 109-107 victory over Philadelphia as Bill Walton starred with 20 points 23 rebounds and 7 assists. Coach Jack Ramsay lauded his team after guiding the Blazers from a two-game deficit to the crown.
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Weiskopf Fights Doubts To Win Kemper Open
Tom Weiskopf claimed a two stroke Kemper Open victory over Bill Rogers and George Burns after overcoming a rough spell. He finished 11 under par at 277 with a final round 65, earning $50,000 and his 12th career win. Rogers tied for second after a 72 final round and Burns finished tied for second with him. Barney Thompson placed 25th, earning $1,812.50.
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Bench Finds Cure For Aching Knees
Johnny Bench and Joe Morgan powered the Cincinnati Reds to a 14 4 victory over the Houston Astros as Bench hit his 10th and 11th homers and drove in five. The Reds, despite trailing the Dodgers by 10 in the NL West, pounded 17 hits led by Morgan and Rose with Griffey, Foster, and Driessen contributing in a four run fourth. James Rodney Richard took the loss for Houston amid a string of beatings by Cincinnati hitters.
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Beckley Team Splits Doubleheader In Season Opener
Beckley Beckley American Legion opens with a 5 4 win after a four run sixth inning in game one while Whitesville takes game two 1 0 on a Larry Maiolo complete effort. Charlie Smith homers for Beckley and Dave Hendricks drives in Whitesville's only run. Bill Lockwood credited with the win in game two and Dave McKinney the first game winner.
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