January Leads Masters After Two Rounds At Augusta
Bob January holds a one stroke edge over Charlie Coody and Bob Murphy as the Masters reach the halfway point. Jan uary shot a three-under 68 to reach eight under for the event, while Coody rebounded with a 73 after a rough stretch. Tom Weiskopf and Jack Nicklaus sit within striking distance as 1967 PGA champion January keeps the pace in Augusta National.
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Nicklaus struggles as Palmers woes, Melnyk leads in opener
In Elyria on April 10, Nicklaus opened with a 70 then 71 amid rough putting and water hazards. Palmer battled inconsistent driving with a 73 72 and sat seven behind leader January after 36 holes. Amateur Steve Melnyk shot 70 to reach 143, staying within striking distance as Murphy faced trouble on the 16th but holed a key 18-foot putt to reach 139, tied with Coody.
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Bucks roar back to beat Lakers in pivotal opener
Milwaukee advances 106-85 as Jon McGlocklin sparks the turnaround after a sluggish first half. Lew Alcindor dominates with 20 points 19 rebounds in the first half while Wilt Chamberlain stays strong early. The Bucks take a 1-0 lead in the best of seven series with game two in Milwaukee.
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Knicks Best Fire Bullets In 107 88 Win To Go 2 0
New York defeated Baltimore 107 88 to take a 2 0 lead as the series heads to Maryland for game three. Gus Johnson remained doubtful with a knee injury while Earl Monroe and Kevin Loughery left the game late with pain.
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Ohio State visit stirs memories and campus chaos
The speaker recalls visiting Ohio State University in 1929 and notes the campus crowd felt like an ant hill. He references fires allegedly started that evening and shares a humorous scene with his wife asking a passerby for directions to University Hospital, who kindly guides them.
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Bubbles Harris Drafted by Cleveland Cavaliers in Supplemental Draft
Former Admiral King star Bubbles Harris, also a two year Indiana standout, was picked by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the league's supplemental draft. He will join six others invited to June rookie camp after not being chosen in the regular draft.
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Court rules Clay Liston bout violated Florida boxing law
The 1964 World Heavyweight title fight in Miami violated state law barring for profit boxing. Inter-Continental Promotions sought $650,000 from promoter William B. MacDonald Jr. estate. court held MacDonald’s estate not liable. The Circuit Court disagreed with federal ruling and reversed.
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Barons even playoff mark in Hershey victory
In Hershey Pennsylvania Joe Johnston scored twice helping the Cleveland Barons to a 4 1 win over the Hershey Bears to tie the American Hockey League playoff series at one game apiece Bud Brady scored late for Hershey with six minutes remaining Roger Cote and Grant Erickson also scored for Cleveland Johnston has three playoff goals breaking the back of Hershey’s defense in the series lead
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Harridge dies former AL president who guided league forty years
Evanston AP Will Harridge once a railroad ticket clerk rose to preside over the American League for 27 years guiding the junior circuit through Ruth Cobb Williams and DiMaggio eras He died at 85 after 47 years in baseball retiring in 1958 He was praised as a top leader and fair official by peers and reporters alike. He began with Ban Johnson as secretary in 1911 and became league president in 1931 after Barnard died.
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Sputtering Reds host Mets today
New York Mets visit the Cincinnati Reds in the first of a two game series as both clubs seek their first win of 1971. Jerry Koosman and Tom Seaver are slated to pitch for the Mets against the Reds who dropped their opening two games. Gary Nolan was set to start for Cincinnati after four runs allowed in the opener.
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