Nelson Eyes Masters Comeback After 20-Year Hiatus
Byron Nelson, age 50, hints at a potential return to top golf as The Masters opens. He trained at Augusta National, posted 76, 73, then 70 in practice rounds, and teamed with Ken Venturi to perform well in a pro-am style match. Nelson stresses renewed confidence and fitness despite aging putting nerves. He notes no firm tour return but interest in testing form against current stars.
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Royals Ownership Changes Hands During Playoffs
Cincinnati based Warren Hensel completed a 56 percent stock purchase of the Royals from Emprise Corp bringing new ownership amid the NBA Eastern Division playoffs. Emprise had acquired the Royals and Gardens stock from the Wood estate in a deal reported around $500000.
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College Stars Upset in Pan American Trials Finals
In Kansas City the Armed Forces All-Stars upset the NCAA University All-Stars 75-70 as Mel Petersen led with 20 points and Tom Thacker added 18 with 15 rebounds. College All-Stars led by Lucious Jackson and Willis Reed beat the AAU squad 85-84.
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Bobcats Golf Team Remains Unbeaten With 9-0 Win
Ohio University golf squad extended its unbeaten run to 3-0 after a 9-0 victory over Virginia Tech at Blacksburg. Russ Berkoben led with 33 35 for even par as Bobcats posted strong scores including Littler 72 and Rotar 72. They next face North Carolina and NC State in Raleigh.
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Nick Karl
Alex Rotar
Bill Harding
Local Athens Trades and Results Roundup
A dense page lists weekly results and standings from Athens businesses, clubs, and sports events. Mentions include Katherine Figg Shop, Athens Office Supply, Dolen's Drive-In, Pepsi-Cola, Neal Floral, and multiple sporting matchups with Beasley & Mathews, Electric Motors, Sportland, Jones Realtors, and more. The long ledger-like item records scores, week-by-week results, and participants across Ridenour & Griffith, Williamson Shaft Co, Belk-Simpson, and several listings for local vendors and teams.
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Athens
Katherine Figg
Tiki Lounge
Dolen’s
Singer Sewing Center
Belk-Simpson
Hawk's
Johnson's Furniture
Williamson Shaft Co
Belk- Simpson
Sportland
Beasley & Mathews
Electric Motors
Jim's
Jones Realtors
Cee-Dee
SOE
Texas Eastern
Troy General Tire
L.o.n.'s
T.E.T
Mebride
Strausbaugh & Simon
Treese & Collins
Martin & Key & E. MeBride
Sportland Women's Wi
Cols. & So. O. Electric
Botsowwins
Kekanss
Emer
L.O.N
Williams and Sons
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Williams & Sons, Co
Conkey & EF. McBride
McAfee
Don Strawn
Widdoes
D. Strawn
Neal & T. McBride
Bumpass
Dave Strawn
Houck & Reed Ins
Douglas Rambler
Tequesta Inc
Buick
Con. & Sa. O. Electric
Erik O'E
Kuhn Clothing
Cies
Sylvania Ieee
Pirates edge Twins as Friend shines. Law to minor league camp
Bob Friend pitched a four hitter in a 3-0 exhibition win over Minnesota in Orlando to clinch the opening day pitching assignment as Vern Law learns he will be sent to the minor league camp. Law’s shoulder ailment and 250 foot throwing trials fail to restore form.
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New York Yankees
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Los Angeles
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SECUL Baseball Race Opens With Full State Return
The Southeastern Ohio Athletic League starts its spring season with the return of Nelsonville and Wellston High baseball. Both schools had not entered a league race previously. The league will operate at full strength this spring.
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Athens High Opens Today At Wellston
Athens High faces Wellston in the opener of six SECUL league games with starter choices uncertain as coach Ed Rannow notes Duncan will miss the lineup. The Bulldogs schedule includes Warren Local, Marietta, McArthur, Chillicothe doubleheaders, Parkersburg and Lancaster trips, and a home clash with Warren Local Friday.
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Ohio University Opens 1963 Road Trip Versus Ohio State
The Ohio University Bobcats opened their season on the road in Columbus against Ohio State with Bill Hirzel slated to start against Joe Sparma after last spring’s 18-0 win. A prior opener at West Virginia was rained out. The trip continues with games in Cincinnati and Miami. The Buckeyes stood 7 4 1 entering today.
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