Masters field readies for Nicklaus challenge at Augusta
A star–studded 77 player field gathers at Augusta National as Jack Nicklaus defends his title. Elders in golf like Green Crenshaw Miller Irwin Watson Weiskopf Player Trevino and Brawny rivals vow to end Nicklaus dominance in the Masters.
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Birds try Houston again in final WHA game
Houston Aeros and Winnipeg contend for home ice after Houston trounced Phoenix 8 2 in Phoenix. Both teams sit on 104 points with one game left, and tie breakers favor Houston by win loss percentage if points remain equal.
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Racquets sign top American tennis talent Butch Watts
The Phoenix Racquets signed No 1 college player Butch Watts a Fresno California native. Watts 20 signed a one year professional contract after winning the 1975 NCAA doubles title for USC and the Boca Raton Tournament of the Independent Player's Association. He earned a Pan American Games gold in singles and doubles in 1975 and is viewed as a future top 10 player.
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Boca Raton
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Padres and Giants roll in Scottsdale Winter League play
Padres defeated the Cubs 5-2 as Greg Tims and Greg Gill combined for a three hitter with six strikeouts. Gill doubled twice with Buck Holmes and Joel Kline adding doubles for the Padres. Giants beat Brewers 7-2 with strong pitching by Nurkka and Thompson and Gomez homering for the Giants.
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Dale Hellestrae
Hal Nurkka
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Mike Gomez
Steve Porter
Chuck Shalley
Freitag Dominates in Arizona Short Course Swim Meet
Chris Freitag of Scottsdale swam for the Joe Phillips Swim Club at the Arizona Short Course Championships in Tucson. He won the 1650-yard freestyle and placed second in two events and third in two events, adding a fourth and a sixth to round out his performance.
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Scottsdale
Joe Phillips Swim Club
Arizona
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Swisher eyes Cubs breakout season behind plate
Cubs catcher Steve Swisher, 24, seeks steady defense and improved hitting after a 9-4 loss to the California Angels. He credits a new mental approach, past Ohio University success, and tutelage from Cubs batting instructor Lew Fonseca for regaining confidence at the plate.
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Tanana Aces Open With Confidence For 76 Season
Frank Tanana, 22, will start for the California Angels on opening day after posting a 16-9 record in 1975 with a 2.62 ERA and 269 strikeouts. In his final tuneup he faced the Cubs, allowing four hits and one unearned run in seven innings, while Angels hitters backed him with a three-run homer by Joe Lahoud and a two-run shot by Ed Hermann.
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California Angels
Exhibition baseball Monday results sweep slate
St Louis beat Boston 10 3 Chicago A defeated Atlanta 4 3 Montreal won 6 0 over Kansas City Richmond n routed Texas 10 0 Philadelphia edged Pittsburgh 8 6 Oakland beat San Diego 7 4 Cleveland toppled Milwaukee 8 5 California defeated Chicago N 9 4 Detroit won 3 2 over Cincinnati New York A won 3 2 in 11 innings Houston crushed Minnesota 12 5 Los Angeles beat San Francisco 6 3 Cubs meet Indians and Dodgers face Giants at 1 p m Scottsdale in locally listed games SPRING TRAINING ENDS
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Seaver Signs Three Year Mets Contract
Tom Seaver ended a lengthy holdout by agreeing to a three year deal with the New York Mets likely worth at least 200000 annually. Mets chairman M Donald Grant said Seaver becomes the first pitcher to earn 200000 a year and that the contract is the highest salary for a pitcher in baseball history. Seaver voiced relief at ending the dispute and said he must answer to himself after a difficult period.
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State Sports Digest One Night Schedule
Pro Basketball Suns at Warriors 8 30 p m Channel 5 960 AM 92 9 FM Pro Hockey Roadrunners at Houston Aeros 6 15 p m 1360 AM Wednesday Pro Baseball Cubs Indians 1 p m Scottsdale Stadium Dodgers Giants 1 p m Phoenix Muny Horse Racing Arizona Downs Turf Paradise first post 1 30 p m Auto racing Western World Stock championship late models Qualifying 7 30 p m Manzanita Speedway Girls archery Chaparral at McClintock 4 p m Coronado at Agua Fria 4 p m Girls gymnastics East at Chaparral 7 p m Saguaro at Westwood 7 p m Prep baseball Scottsdale at Saguaro 4 p m Track Apache Junction at Gerard boys 3 30 p m Apache Junction Dysart Coolidge at Gerard girls 3 30 p m
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Suns Seek Upset as Warriors Aim for Home Court
The Phoenix Suns travel to Oakland to face Golden State after back to back losses. Suns guard Pat Riley vows a comeback while coach John MacLeod emphasizes mental readiness. A victory would aid Phoenix's playoff push amid tight Pacific Division race.
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