Imported stars threaten Masters field with strong start
The 25th Masters opened with Stan Leonard two strokes ahead at three under while four overseas players and nine others including Gary Player and Dave Thomas shared first round pace. Arnold Palmer and defending champ Jack Nicklaus posted 73s as rain and wind tested the field.
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Peter Thomson
Australia
Spain
Angel Miguel
U.S
Gary Player
South Africa
Dave Thomas
Wales
Ohio University Gridders Begin Practice Today
Ohio University opens practice with eight seniors on the squad and plans for early outdoor sessions. Coaches expect leadership from veteran linemen as the team works toward fall drills.
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Ohio University
Masters TV Coverage Set by CBS from Augusta
CBS Television Network will telecast the Masters Tournament from Augusta National Golf Club in two pickups on Saturday from 5 to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 4:30 to 6. WBNS Columbus and WHTN Huntington will carry local feeds. Notable players include defending champion Arnold Palmer and past champions Cary Middlecoff Sam Snead Ben Hogan and Jimmy Demaret.
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CBS Television Network
Augusta National Golf Club
Wbns-Tv
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Arnold Palmer
Cary Middlecoff
Sam Snead
Ben Hogan
Jimmy Demaret
Lloyd Mangrum
Ken Venturi
Don Finsterwald
Athens
Cbs-Tv
Nuzum to Start as Ohio U Opens 15 Game Home Schedule
Ohio University will start Ralph Nuzum on the mound Saturday at 2 p.m. against West Virginia Wesleyan to begin a 15 game home slate. Nuzum has a 0-0 record and 1.60 ERA in 5 13 innings with seven strikeouts and one walk.
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Bobcats
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Bob Wren
Davidson
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Virginia Tech
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Buck’' Wade
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Lamar Jacobs
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Army
O'Neil
Ohio A
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West Virginia Wsleyan
Dick Butler
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Ohio first lake and stream report for 1959 forewarns poor fishing
The Wildlife Division report details weekly regional conditions across Ohio. Northwest waters run clear but cool and below normal temperatures shrink catches while some bass bluegill and suckers are taken. Burr Oak Lake Clendening and Tappan Lakes yield better results. Central and South districts show fair to good conditions with Buckeye Rocky Fork Jackson Hoover and Madison lakes fishing well and streams producing bass bluegill crappie catfish and suckers. The Southwest section lists clear normal waters at Grant Kiser Stonelick Cowan and Indian lakes with Champaign streams offering trout and good sucker fishing. outlook for the weekend is fair.
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Portland Basketball Tournament Opens With Three Night Games
The seventh annual Portland Tournament starts tonight with Bradbury versus Chester at 7 p.m. followed by Cottageville against Letart and Portland versus The Plains. Semifinals and finals are set for April 10 and 11 with trophies and individual medals to be awarded.
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Robert Beegle
Ralph and
Layton Sayre
Mexican boxers clash in lightweight bout outcome hinted
As Angeles Mauro Vazquez 134 Mexico outpointed Baby Vasquez 134 Mexico 10.
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Mauro Vazquez
Mexico
Baby Vasquez
Lakers Aim to Upset Celtics in NBA Finals Showdown
The Minneapolis Lakers lay out plans to end an 18 game losing streak to Boston in the NBA finals opening Saturday at Boston Garden. NBC will televise the nationally watched clash at 3 p.m. EST.
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Rutland Opens Title Defense in Meigs County Tourney
Rutland the defending champion opens the Meigs County baseball tournament Monday against Racine. Coach Jim Vennari brings back four lettermen from last season and relies on pitchers Roger Turner and Bob German for a spark. Behind the plate is Bob German with Roy Crauser as understudy. infielders include Lee Combs and Larry Hoffman. outfielders include Randall Tackett Michael King Jim Graham and Herb Justice. Schedule includes Racine Pomeroy Wilton Middleport Wahama and other dates in April.
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Red Devils
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Roger Chancey
Roger Turner
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Roy Crauser
German
Lee Combs
Larry Hoffman
Dave Martin
Turner
Tom Chaffin
Randall Tackett
Michael King
Jim Graham
Herb Justice
Bob Long
Junior Carter
Tommy Justice
Tom Spauling
Darrell Keyes
Racine
Pomeroy
Wilton
Middleport
Raccine
Wahama
Athens High seniors cited for basketball season wrap up
Coach Charley McAfee praised four graduating seniors Kyle and Martin plus Baker and Wallace for effort. He noted Baker as a hard worker, Martin's clutch play saving a late deficit, and Wallace as most improved. Kyle led in statistics as McAfee urged stronger next season amid a 9 9 finish.
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Bob Martin
Athens
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Athens Round
Art Wallace
Jim Kyle
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Toronto Wins Semifinal Battle Leads Series 3-2
Thursday results show Toronto 4 Boston 1 and Montreal 4 Chicago 2 as Toronto and Montreal take 3-2 series leads. Saturday features Boston at Toronto and Montreal at Chicago with Minneapolis visiting Boston in the noon TV first of the best of seven final.
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Hess Urges Desires and Attitude as Key Athlete Trait
Ohio University coach Bill Hess told Chauncey Dover athletes that strong desire and attitude are essential. He cited Leo Brown, Vince Costello, and John Dickanson as examples of success driven by will to win. Trophies and letters were awarded to players Gary Bickley, Danny O Neil, and others for football baseball and basketball achievements.
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Ohio University Bobcats eye spring football schedule
Coach Bill Hess heads a 77 player spring roster with eight seniors among 77 issued equipment at the Bobcat Stadium. The first unit includes nine letter winners, with Ken Fisher and Bill Hendren as nonmonogram players. Green and White game set for April 25 with a potential exhibition game on April 18.
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Ohio University
Bobcat
Bill Hess
Ken Fisher
Bill Hendren
John Balough
Bob Harrison
Mike Moss
Hess
April Showers Postpone SECAL Baseball Round
Rain washed out first round SECAL games in Athens Nelsonville Logan Wells ton Middleport Jackson Pomeroy Gallipolis. Track meets remain on schedule with Logan New Lexington St Aloysius and New Lexington Public at Athens Bulldogs. Gallipolis Oak Hill meet postponed Thursday.
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Plains Top Albany in Four-Inning Non League Win
The Plains defeated Albany 10 to 2 in a four inning non league game that was called for the annual all sports banquet. Howard Clendenin pitched the full game and homered. Don Strole and Maurice Kittle added doubles for The Plains while Albany’s Lindsey tripled. Pratt was the losing pitcher.
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Pratt
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Hungarian and Nicaraguan fencers on Pennsylvania foil team
Tom Balla of Hungary and Art Jones of Nicaragua are members of Pennsylvania's fencing squad. Both compete in foil events for the team.
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Hungary
Art Jones
Nicaragua
Pennsylvania
Rain postpones Point Pleasant versus Parkersburg Catholic game
The scheduled baseball game between Point Pleasant and Parkersburg Catholic was rained out Thursday and will be replayed at a later date.
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Parkersburg Catholic
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