January Leads Masters as Nicklaus Struggles Early
Don January, 41, leads the Masters at Augusta with a 69 in each of the opening two rounds. Charlie Coody trails by one, while Jack Nicklaus sits three back at 141 with Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper further back. Steve Melnyk shoots 70 to stay within six.
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Barnett Shines as Knicks Rout Bullets 107 88
Dick Barnett led the Knicks with 15.5 points per game in the regular season and again sparked a 107 88 playoff rout over the Bullets in New York. He dismissed playoff excitement but his stats tell a different story.
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McLain Debut Wins as McCraw Homer Lifts Senators
Washington defeats the New York Yankees 5-4 in 10th inning after Tom McCraw, brought in to bat for Denny McLain, hits a pinch homer off Lindy McDaniel on the right field wall. McLain had argued with Ted Williams but welcomed the decision to win the game.
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Mytar Tops Harewood Handicap as Charles Town Reopens
Charles Town resumes racing with Mytar carrying 120 pounds as topweight in the Harewood Handicap over seven sprinters in a 644 furlong feature. Dean's Rebel drops to 120 to challenge, while other entries include Judge Seymour, Admireless, Secret Swinger, and Chokoloskee. Post time is 7 15 for the 10 race card.
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Allen's 1st Inning Error Spurs Padres Win at Dodger Stadium
In the 1971 season opener at Dodger Stadium Richie Allen misplayed the first ball, triggering three unearned Padres runs. San Diego won 6-3 as Nate Colbert cleared the bases with a double in the second. Pittsburgh beat Atlanta 8-2 while Chicago routed Houston 6-0 with Milt Pappas and others dominant.
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Barry Breaks ABA Playoff Record But Nets Lose
In Richmond Virginia coach Al Bianchi praised Rick Barry who set a new ABA playoff three pointer record with eight threes and 36 points. The Squires defeated the Nets 127 124 to take a 3 2 series lead as Virginia outlasted New York in a high scoring semifinal game. Scott 28 points paced Virginia while Barrett 30 and Carter 2B contributed for the Squires.
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