NHL Playoff Upsets Open With Oilers Over Canadiens
Edmonton tops Montreal 6-3 in a stunning upset led by Wayne Gretzky five assists and rookie support. Minnesota North Stars win in Boston 5-4 OT ending a 35-game road drought, Rangers beat Kings 3-1, Sabres edge Canucks 3-2 in OT, Islanders rout Maple Leafs 9-2, Flyers topple Nordiques 6-4 as opening round action unfolds with several newcomers shining.
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Masters Opens With 82-Golfer Field at Augusta National
Raymond Floyd and Jack Nicklaus predict the Masters scoring record of 271 will stand unless broken this year as 82 golfers from 25 countries tee off at Augusta National. Seve Ballesteros, Tom Watson, Johnny Miller, Lee Trevino and others compete for the lead while CBS-TV carries portions of the final rounds.
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Nilsson powers Flames past Black Hawks in playoff opener
Calgary goalie Reggie Lemelin faced 25 shots as Kent Nilsson led a 4-3 win over Chicago in Stampede Corral. Nilsson had a goal and three assists with linemates Ken Houston and Don Lever, while Darryl Sutter scored twice for Chicago. The series shifts to Chicago with a potential fifth game in Calgary.
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Meriweather Helps Kings to Triumph in Phoenix
Meriweather hit a late free throw to seal an 88-83 Kansas City Kings win over the Phoenix Suns, tying the Western Conference semifinal at 1-1. Wedman shined with 24 points, Grunfeld added 19, and King contributed 20 as Phoenix faded in the fourth quarter.
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Tumble Town eight gymnasts reach state finals
Eight Tumble Town gymnasts qualified for state finals with scores above 60 in Class II and above 58 in Class III. In Class II, Carterville’s Lori Shasteen and Karri Shasteen, Murphysboro’s Mary Estiville, Carbondale’s Doris Purcell compete in Northbrook. in Class III, Carbondale’s Mary Kent, Kelly Tinsley. Vienna’s Julie Mann in Jr and Carbondale’s Kristen Sherrard in children’s group head to Galesburg May 9 and 10. All are coached by Don Watkins.
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Weiskopf Looks Back From Masters Coverage
Will Grimsley profiles Tom Weiskopf, now CBS commentator, reflecting on his career and ambitions. He recalls 13 tour wins including majors, his Masters miss, and views golfers as aristocrats of the sport. He also discusses temperament, public image, and his outlook on life.
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