Stadler Captures Masters In Sudden Death Drama
Craig Stadler defied the image of a typical Masters champion to win at Augusta National. He chased a six-stroke lead, survived a late surge from Dan Pohl and Seve Ballesteros, and clinched the green jacket after a playoff on the 10th hole.
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Stadler
Dan Pohl
Augusta National Golf Club
Jerry Pate
Spain
Seve Ballesteros
Ballesteros
Tom Weiskopf
Pate
Pohl
Stadler Struggles to Fit Masters Jacket in Jubilation
Craig Stadler, winner of the Masters, could not button the green jacket over his waist as Tom Watson placed it on him. The scene sparked shared glee nationwide among viewers facing similar weight issues.
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Augusta
Craig Stadler
Tom Watson
Helen
Stadler joins elite heavyweights in grand slam golf
Old Walrus Craig Stadler, 28, winner of the first 1982 Grand Slam event, is described as a roly poly figure who defies wear and clubs with walrus gloves given by his wife Sue. The piece links him with famous stout athletes like Babe Ruth and Fernando Valenzuela, noting weight did not hinder success.
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Craig Robert Stadler
Sue
Stadler
Babe Ruth
Navratilova Extends Winning Run At Family Circle Cup
Martina Navratilova wins the Family Circle Cup on clay at Hilton Head Island defeating Andrea Jaeger. She touts her winning streak and argues she is the top player, while Chris Evert Lloyd criticizes her own form after a semifinal loss.
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Hilton Head Island
Martina Navratilova
Andrea Jaeger
Chris Evert Lloyd
Evert Lloyd
Jaeger
Family Circle
Hostage Aiken Colt Wins Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park
Hostage, a 3-year-old bay colt by Nijinsky II, won the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark., defeating El Baba and Bold Style. Ridden by Jeffrey Fell, Hostage paid $33.40, $11.40, and $7.40, covering 1 1/8 miles in 1:51 3/5 and earning $170,580 for owner Mrs. Paul L. Hexter. Assistant trainer Lew Kobel praised the colt’s recent growth and expects more big results from Nijinsky II’s progeny.
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Aiken
W.C. Freeman
Ella O’hara Kobel
Two Notch Road
Freeman
Nijinsky II
Lew Kobel
Oaklawn Park
Hot Springs
Ark
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Bold Style
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Kobel
Florida
Paul L. Hexter
Don Brumfield
Patriots Edge Pacers 2-0 in NAIA Clash
Francis Marion Patriots pitcher Jeff Schassler struck out ten and allowed three hits to beat the Pacers 2-0. Roadcap walked and scored on an error in the first, Miles stole second, and Odorisio drove in another run on a Pacers miscue as USC Aiken left runners on in later innings. Pacers drop to 22-4 with Coastal Carolina leading District 6.
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Usc-Aiken
Patriots
Francis Marion College
Pacers
Steve Roadcap
Jimmy Miles
John Odorisio
Pacer
Tim Barrineau
Miles
Jeff Schassler
Daniel Wilson
Johnny Wise
Robert Hardy
Vic Radcliff
Danny Frangos
Schassler
Dennis Seiple
Jim Vance
Seiple
Francis Marion
Coastal Caro
Rock Hill
Winthrop
Steve Wiggins
Perry Shines In Scrimmage For Clemson Tigers
Clemson as national champions held a two hour spring scrimmage with five touchdowns and two field goals by the offense. Defender William Perry of Aiken totaled five tackles for losses and ten tackles overall.
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Danny Ford
Tigers
Aiken
William Perry
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