Baylor Wins SWC Title
Baylor claims the Southwest Conference crown in a decisive late run, finishing 15 of 16 to close the regular season and ride strong performances from Leonard Woods and Ken Kolkhorst. The Bears advance to NCAA regional playoffs in Arlington after routing Texas 74 to 5 in the SWC tournament finale. Texas ends 52-8 and misses NCAA action for the first time in 13 years.
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Mike Crimskey
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Miz Welruschowhy
Kearney
Coearia
Aebcealera
76ers Edge Blazers With New Press Tactic
Philadelphia coach Gene Shue used a center bring-up to counter Portland’s press in a Wester Conference finals game. Erving McGinnis Caldwell Jones and Mix moved the ball, limiting the 76ers to 20 and letting Portland’s Walton score 28 as Dawkins sealed the win with late free throws.
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Guthrie Advances as Foreign Driver Regazzoni Qualifies
Guthrie faces doubt from rivals but earns a spot as eight additional cars qualify amid humid conditions. Swiss Formula 1 veteran Clay Regazzoni, returning from Monte Carlo, also makes the final lineup as the only foreign driver, with seven rookies joining him including Guthrie Hucul Jones Bobby Olivera Jerry Sneva and Danny Ongais. The field of 33 averaged 1.468 seconds per lap.
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Seattle Slew Dominates Preakness Contenders at Belmont
Seattle Slew heads a Belmont field as contenders swirl around a possible run. Tron Constitution, 1% lengths behind in the Preakness, eyes another shot. Run Dusty Run and Sanhedrin also loom. Mutuel clerks strike has halted Belmont Park betting amid ongoing speculation.
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Jean Cruguet
Gerulaitis Wins Italian Tennis Title In Rome
Vitas Gerulaitis, 22, defeated Antonio Zugarelli 6-2 7-4 3-6 6-4 7-6 to become the first American champion in 17 years at the Italian International Championships. Janet Newberry captured the women's crown, beating Renata Tomanova 6-3 7-6. Gottfried/Ramirez won the men's doubles, extending their streak to four titles and 211st straight match win.
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Busch Backs Rapp Over Hrabosky Suspension
ST LOUIS August A Busch Jr backs rookie manager Vern Rapp on suspending relief pitcher Hrabosky for insubordination after he refused to meet with Rapp before a game against the Giants. The feud dates to spring training when Rapp ordered players clean shaven. Busch says he received a detailed report on the action.
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Once Over Lightly The NALA World Serince Opens in St Joseph
The NALA World Series opens Friday in St. Joseph Missouri with Lewis College Tl aiming for a fourth straight title. The Oakland A’s traded pitcher Stan Hahnsen to the Montreal Expos for infielder Mike Jorgensen. The Houston Astros signed catcher Joe Ferguson to a five year contract Sunday. Four Denver Bronco players including Billy Van Heusen John Bowser Tom Lyons and Jim White are reportedly placed in waivers. Yoko Gushiken retained the WBA junior flyweight title by split decision over Rigoberto Marcano. Manuel Orantes will miss today’s French Open start due to back pain. Niki Lauda trailed late but Lady Scheckter won the Monaco Grand Prix. Bill Muncey won the Sparkplug Unlimited Regatta with Atlas Van Lines at 112.603 mph.
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Whitworth Captures LPGA Classic With Three Stroke Win
Kathy Whitworth dominates the front nine and closes with a final round 69 for a 202 total to win the LPGA Classic at Faragate Country Club. Donna Caponi Young finishes second, Silvia Bertolaccini takes third with a 209, as Whitworth nears Mickey Wright's all time win record.
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