Ed Robinson Dies at 88 After 57-Year Grambling Career
Ruston Louisiana reports Ed Robinson, renowned coach who sent over 200 players to the NFL and compiled a 408-165-15 record with 17 SWAC titles and nine national black college championships at Grambling State, dies at 88. The text notes a later, incomplete line about Air Force and a Nashville Tennessee AP dateline fragment.
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Tewell returns to Augusta as fan at Masters memory lane
Former Masters participant Doug Tewell, 1988 14th at Augusta, recalls iconic finish when Sandy Lyle won by one stroke. Joined by Mike and Eric Williams and Mark Grimes, the Oklahoma group tours the course including Amen Corner and Nelson Bridge before Wednesday's Par 3. Eric Williams says the hills and undulation impressed him.
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Par 3 Contest cheers at Masters preview event
At Augusta National the Par 3 Contest provided lighthearted fun before the Masters. Mark O'Meara claimed low score with 22 while Fred Couples hit a quirky first hole shot that bounced into a cup held by Warren Jones of Pflugerville Texas. Fans laughed as Couples shared a drink and Jones called it pure luck.
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Masters Opens With Pairings Spotlight on Players
On day one of the Masters at Augusta National 97 players tee off in the 71st edition aiming for the Green Jacket. Group 7 features Gary Player Julien Guerrier and Vaughn Taylor with Player set to tie Arnold Palmer for most Masters starts at 50. Taylor seeks a solid start after missing the cut last year. The eventual winner has posted his low first round 19 times.
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Braves come from behind to beat Phillies in 11th
Atlanta trailed 2-0 but pulled within one on Brian McCann two run homer in the ninth and Scott Thurman delivered a solo shot. Macay McBride earned the win with one pitch in the 11th and Bob Wickman finished for the save as Philadelphia bullpen woes continued.
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Newberry Falls to USC Aiken in Nontconference Nailbiter
In Greenville Newberry College loses 6-5 in 11 innings to 25th ranked USC Aiken. Chad Jacobsen hit a two run homer in the fifth and Ken Raborn added an insurance shot in the eighth as Newberry drops to 16-24 while USC Aiken improves to 26-12.
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