Masters Teed Off As Golf Stars Ready For Augusta
Augusta scene opens with top players dialing in for the Masters amid a greens speed shift. Palmer seeks a second straight title. Casper Harbert and Chapman chase first green jacket as crowd enjoys a power game at the storied course. Jockey Herberto Hinojosa posts nine wins in Laurel’s spring meet, rising among nation’s leaders with a Maryland debut marked by multiple winners and a growing family.
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Ganders Show Edge in District 12-4A Slugging Leaders
Baytown Ganders led the district in batting average and total bases after five games as they head to Galveston to open week four. Catcher Richard Walker posted a .750 average in eight at bats, shortstop Jimmy Steed piled 14 total bases, with Tex Spear from Pasadena close behind among top hitters. Four Baytown players rank in the top 20, including Buddy Ueckert, Bryan Stratton and Steed, with slugging leaders Ball High and Brazosport also showing strong finishes.
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France Gets 16 U.S. Jetprop Transports to Europe
The Air Force announced 16 C130 jetprop transports will be sent to France to strengthen the U.S. airlift in Europe. The planes begin flying Saturday to Evereux Air Base from Sewart, to support Europe operations and SARs. The move reflects a broader deployment plan to bolster US airlift capability in the region.
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SMU signs 6-5 Belton star Ward for basketball
Dallas AP reports Allstate Bill Ward, a 6-5 standout from Belton, has signed with Southern Methodist University for basketball as coach Doc Hayes announced. In San Antonio AP notes US Modern Pentathlon team ramps up training ahead of the international meet May 6-11 with teams from Brazil Australia and Mexico competing. Col Donald Hull oversees 11 contenders for four team spots at Fort Sam Houston.
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NBA prize money set in 125000 playoff pot
The NBA distributes a 125000 pot with 10000 to divisional champions and 850 to losers. Boston, St Louis, Los Angeles and Philadelphia lead awards while Syracuse and Los Angeles receive smaller shares. Notable players across Baytown Pasadena and other towns are listed in the standings.
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Bears Backers golf tournament crown goes to Baytown Ganders
In windy conditions at Champions Golf Club Houston four Baytown golfers Les McDowell Mickey Reilly Eddie Chapman and Jimmy Brown led the Ganders to a team total of 340 to edge Lamar Houston and Spring Branch by two and three strokes Milbys Randy Mills and Eugene Mitchell tied for medalist honors with 79s over the 7004 yard layout among 22 high school teams and 8 schoolboy players Chapman led Baytown with a 39 final nine while McDowell set the pace for the Ganders
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Grand Jury Opens Cage Scandal Probe in New York
New York County grand jury began investigating college basketball scandals after two men, Aarch Wagman and Joseph Hacken, were charged with bribing Seton Hall and UConn players to shave points. Hearing set before Magistrate Leuwig Wallach. potential impact estimated at 15 to 25 colleges. President District Attorney Frank Hogan offered no new details.
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Roberts Hurt As Phils Lose To Yankees In Exhibition
Veteran pitcher Robin Roberts, 34, left after a one-hop line drive struck his ear in a St. Petersburg exhibition that the Phillies won 3-2 over the Yankees. Roberts, aiming for the opener at Los Angeles, said the injury was not serious and he will pitch Friday against the Pirates. The incident followed a 6 2/3 scoreless innings and marked another setback for a pitcher with a 5-4-8 record over the last four seasons.
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This Week In Sports Highlights Schedule
Baseball games feature Galena Park at Baytown and Baytown at Galena Park at 4 p.m. District golf at Atoxcocita Country Club, Teals district tournament at AEL Courts. Baytown track at Texas Relays, Raytown Junior Highs meet at Memorial Stadium prelims 2 p.m. Pinals 7 p.m. District 1244 competition listed.
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Women's National AAU Basketball Tourney Nears Completion
The first round will conclude with eight openings today and tonight in Saint Joseph Missouri. Nashvill Riis headlines the eight games as defending champions. Outcomes include Topeka over Orange Mass 80 41 and Omaha Comets beating Jackson Mississippi 57 42.
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Texas Relays entries surge with 1122 upfront signups
Austin AP report notes a record 1122 entries for the Texas Relays as Abilene Christian College targets multiple records. Olympic veterans Cunliffe and Johnson join a strong field for events including the 400 and 1 500 meters, with notable challengers from Stanford and Mexico, amid a program aimed at eclipsing existing Relays marks.
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