Masters Experience and a Sleepy Davenport at No. 9
A first person account from Augusta notes the aura of the 50th Masters with scenes of crowds and etiquette. The writer observes fans, wind, and notable players like Curtis Strange and Tom Kite, while a man outside the gates holds for tickets as the event unfolds.
Green Kratzert Take Early Masters Lead At Augusta
Ken Green and Bill Kratzert tied for the first round lead at the 50th Masters with 4 under 68s as fast winds and slick greens challenged the field. Notables Gary Player, Bernhard Langer, and Seve Ballesteros chased at 74 or 71 while Tom Kite and Curtis Strange cited the swift greens and wind for strategic play. Green, in his first Masters, praised his putting and noted his sister Shelley caddied for him, while Kratzert reflected on his recent career ups and downs and improved attitude.
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Augusta
Augusta National Golf Course
No. 9
Fairway
Ken Green
Bill Kratzert
Gary Koch
Tom Kite
Green
Kratzert
Gary Player
South Affour
Sandy Lyle
Scotland
United States
Bernhard Langer
Kite
Augusta National Golf Club
Tom Watson
Taiwan
T.C. Chen
Watson
Greg Norman
Tommy Nakajima
Japan
Dave Barr
Canada
Bob Tway
Seve Ballesteros
Ben Crenshaw
Hubert Green
Ballesteros
Professional Golfers Association Tour
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Calvin Peete
Lee Trevino
John Mahaffey
Mac O’grady
PGA
Michael Podolak
Nicklaus Edges Verplank In Masters Opening Round
Nicklaus 74 edges Scott Verplank 75 in Augusta round marked by Verplank’s Amen Corner setbacks and Nicklaus’s improved driving though with several missed birdie chances. Verplank drops to five over after back nine bogeys. Nicklaus sits six behind pace as 54 holes remain.
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Nicklaus
Verplank
Amen Corner
Rae
Parker's two run triple lifts USC Aiken past Wofford in district tilt
In a 4-2 win for USC Aiken over Wofford, Parker delivered a two-run triple after a delayed catch by left fielder Cochran and shortstop Glaze. Whittle worked seven innings for the Pacers, while Kennedy struggled with control for the Terriers.
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Wofford
Scott Cochran
Carrol Parker
Pacers
Parker
Cochran
USC Aiken
Terriers
Mark Line
Calhoun Kennedy
Lane Glaze
Glaze
Lane
Pacer
Randy Warrick
USCA
Kennedy
Tim Hofferth
Brian Mozingo
Clay Griffen
Hofforth
Scott Galligan
Russell Whittle
Whittle
Gray Wilkins
Wilkins
Griffen
Line
Eddie Clark
Bodine Nets Darlington Pole Record in TranSouth 500 Qualifying
Geoff Bodine set a track record 159.197 mph in a Chevrolet to take the pole for the TranSouth 500 at Darlington International Raceway. Tim Richmond starts beside him on the front row. Benny Parsons and Dale Earnhardt also posted fast laps to claim spots on the second row.
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Darlington
Geoff Bodine
Darlington International Raceway
Bodine
New Youth League Policy Changes at Aiken Standard
The Aiken Standard announces a policy shift for youth league coverage. All game results highlights and standings must be submitted in writing by mail or delivery. Phone calls on youth league sports are no longer accepted due to high activity.
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Aiken Standard
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Carroll Parker
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