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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1976

Page

10

Masters Top Big Four as Augusta’s Green Jewel

The Masters grew from 1934 to a premier event in Augusta led by Bobby Jones and Cliff Roberts. Alister MacKenzie designed the National course with Jones, Roberts, and a dedicated membership shaping its stature and cordial galleries. The 1935 Sarazen playoff boosted world attention, while Palmer and Nicklaus later expanded TV influence and prestige for golf. The National Club aims to a top level show benefiting golf and fans.

Augusta Bobby Jones Jones Alister MacKenzie Golfdom MacKenzie Clifford Roberts Roberts Gene Sarazen Sarazen Craig Wood Palmer Nicklaus Cliff Roberts Club National Golf Club

Floyd shoots 65 leads Masters after opening round

Ray Floyd fired a seven under par 65 at Augusta National to take a one stroke lead in the opening round of the Masters. Jack Nicklaus is two back after another solid round in the famous tournament.

Jack Jack Nicklaus Nicklaus Ray Floyd Floyd Jack Augusta Jack Nicklaus Augusta National Club Andy North Young Lions Larry Ziegler

Masters action shakes Augusta as players chase leader 66

A journeyman putter aided a 66 to lead the Masters while Nicklaus and fellow champions falter. Graham shoots 68 as Crenshaw and Weiskopf chase a shifting leaderboard, with Palmer and Watson among those struggling on day one. Floyd discusses personal growth after a turbulent career.

Nicklaus Johnny Miller Tom Weiskopf Hubert Green Gary Player Augusta Lou Graham Dave Hill Buddy Allin Arnold Palmer Lee Trvino Tom Watson

Aaron and Reds spark baseball opening day

Aaron at 42 drives in three as the Brewers top the Yankees 5 0 in the season opener. Cincinnati and Aiken high rivalry notes lead a busy MLB start with Perez Foster Rose Morgan keying a 11 5 win over Houston.

Chicago St. Louis Milwaukee New York Catfish Hunter Jim Slaton Yankees Aaron Cincinnati Perez George Foster Perez Pete Rose Joe Morgan Gary Nolan Pedro Borbon Red Sox Ferguson Jenkins

Buck Baker makes comeback at Darlington Rebel 500

Buck Baker, 57, returns from retirement and qualifies 11th for Sunday's Rebel 500 Grand National at Darlington. His son Buddy Baker, 35, qualifies fourth. Baker notes rapid car improvements and says he raced to find inner peace and avoid a fooling himself.

Buck Baker Darlington Baker Buddy

North Augusta High spring sports head into season

North Augusta High sponsors spring tennis golf track and softball with seasons underway. The boys golf and tennis squads show strong early form aided by Mare Weibel Kirk Messick and Mike Stoddard, while the girls tennis and track squads build on a young core. The girls golf program uses future-year practice time with four members Paula Gurney Mary Ruczko Beth Kurtz and Ann Weikel preparing.

Scott Hunter North Augusta High Yellow Jackets North Augusta Dave Moore Pat Lynn Despit Jackets Morris Mare Weibel Kirt Messick Mike Stoddard Jacket Aiken Strom Thurmond High Aikens Highland Park Country Club Gene Robbins Robbins Pat O Leary Diane Shuler Jackettes Paula Gurney Mary Ruczko Beth Kurtz Ann Weikel Paula Maré Beth Ann

Selmon Leads Bucaneers First Draft Selection

In New York the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers opened the NFL college draft by picking defensive tackle Leroy Selmon from Oklahoma. In Johannesburg South Africa Tom Okker of the Netherlands defeated Geert Masters 6-3 6-4 in a quarterfinal at the South African Classic. In Houston Eddie Dibbs, the second seed, beat Bob Lutz 6-4 6-4 to reach the World Championship Tennis semifinals.

New York Tampa Bay Buccaneers Leroy Selmon Oklahoma Rica Tom Okker Netherlands Houston Eddie Dibbs Bob Lutz Associated Press Jaunty Aqueduct Lexington Keeneland Paris Cloudbreak Ari Garden State Park

Basketball Scoreboard and Playoff Notes From Various Leagues

The page lists NBA division standings and results with teams such as Boston New York Chicago and Phoenix plus Western Conference matchups. It also shows recent scores Cleveland New Orleans Kansas City Boston Buffalo New York and Los Angeles Golden State with upcoming games and playoff series mentions including New York Islanders and Vancouver and other preliminary series notes.

Golden St Seattle Phoenix Los Angeles Portland Cleveland New Orleans Kansas City Boston Buffalo New York Golden State Portland Air Milwaukee Philadelphia Atlanta Detroit Houston Chicago Jenkins Baltimore Palmer Kansasity Spivttorti Wood Minnesota Rivieren Texas Perry Oakland Torrezos California Tanana

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