Nicklaus Poised for Repeat as Masters Rain Boosts Advantage
Wet conditions at Augusta National heighten Jack Nicklaus's edge as he defends his Masters title. Cary Middlecoff notes the course favors power players, while Arnold Palmer and Gary Player project strong challenges. Player considers throat surgery after the event as Don Fairfield and Gay Brewer Jr. secure final spots.
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Jack Nicklaus
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USGA
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Nicklaus
Beaman Attacks USGA Over Long Courses Favoring Power Hitters
U.S. amateur champion Deane Beaman of Bethesda charged that the USGA has ruined tournament golf by forcing extra long courses that favor big hitters and limit chances for most players. He said the pattern makes only one or two players able to win and called the policy a killing precedent.
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Augusta
UPI
Deane Beman
U.S. Golf Association
USGA
Bethesda
Koufax Ends Slump as Dodgers Top Yankees in Fort Lauderdale
Sandy Koufax broke a four game losing streak with six efficient innings and the Dodgers defeated the Yankees 5 1 in Fort Lauderdale Florida Willie Mays added power with a triple and two doubles as the Giants beat the Cubs 9 7 in Phoenix Arizona Mays batting .411 helped San Francisco stay in the NL pennant chase amid spring training play despite other Cactus League results.
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Willie Mays
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San Francisco Giants
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Cubs
Billy Williams
Bo Belinsky
Los Angeles Angels
Cleveland Indians
Bobby Knoop
Billy Moran
Angels
John Tsitouris
Cincinnati Reds
Marty Keough
Indians Brace for Injuries and Trades as Tebbetts Out
The Cleveland Indians face opening day with Tebbetts out after a coronary episode and Strickland taking over duties. The club aims to rebuild with a mix of veterans and newcomers including Wagner Salmon and Davalillo while hoping Howser and others stay healthy.
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Birdie Tebbetts
Tebbetts
George Strickland
Strickland
al Smith
Wally Post
Leon Wagner
Los Angeles Angels
Chavez Ravine
Indians
Chico Salmon
Denver
Wagner
Smith
Post
Max Alvis
Vic Davalillo
Dick Howser
Davalillo
John Romano
Howser
Kansas City
Tony Martinez
Fred Whitfield
Romano
Joe Azcue
Doc Edwards
Smith and Salmon
al Luplow
Celtics Still Wary Could Sweep in Four
The Boston Celtics push to finish the Eastern Division playoffs with a single win over the Royals in Cincinnati. Coach Red Auerbach says Boston has a good chance but won’t declare victory, as the Royals remain a strong threat despite a 7-5 season edge for Boston.
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Pete Ramos
Dick Donovan
Jim Grant
Gary Bell
Bell
Jack Kralick
Tebbetts
Jerry Walker
Ted Abernathy
Gordon Seyfried
Celtics
Cincinnati, Ohio
UPI
Boston Celtics
National Basketball Association
NBA
Royals
Cincinnati
Boston
Jerry Lucas
Ohio State
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Hawks
San Francisco
Red Auerbach
Cincinnati Gardens
Auerbach
Bill Russell Undergoes Minor Ear Surgery
Cincinnati report says Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics had minor cyst surgery on his left ear performed by Dr. Edward Blase. Russell reported no pain after the procedure though noting it hurt earlier when he stood up and that the cyst grew like a bubble in the car.
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Cincinnati
UPI
Boston Celtic
Bill Russell
Edward Blase
Russell
Yesterday's Harness Card Highlights Mixed Bets and Upsets
The racing program lists nine races with top picks from Kevin C. to Gogo Penny and notes best bets, winning picks, longshots, and money finishers. It includes totals: Winners 3 longshots 1 in money 14. to date 29 of 56.
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Gogo Penny
Payoff by check warns leagues on ABC bonding rules
Article warns league treasurers often embezzle funds, urging strict checking procedures, two signatures, and monthly bank verifications to prevent theft. It cites past losses totaling 217000 plus, and urges adherence to ABC bonded standards within Milwaukee office records. The piece ends with bowling league updates and scores from Vermont circuits.
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ABC
Milwaukee
League
Governor Refuses Free Tickets For Red Sox Opening Day
Massachusetts Governor Endicott Peabody chooses to pay for his opening day box seats for the Boston Red Sox Kennedy Library benefit game. Dick OConnell notes Peabody sent an $18 check and invites were given before proceeds support the JFK Memorial Library Fund. The Red Sox report brisk ticket sales with some seats still available.
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Vermont
Jack Dailey
Mae DeBlock
Fran Snow
Dick Mullins
Leo Dennis
Pownal Valley
Sandra Cipperly
Don Fisher
Casey DeBlock
Paige Heald
Boston
UPD
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Endicott Peabody
Boston Red Sox
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Dick O’connell
Red Sox
Mone Day
Peabody
O’connell
Fenway Park
JFK Memorial Library Fund
Thomas A. Yawkey
Sox
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Good Bye Durley
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No Doubt
Peggy Eric
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