Masters Pack Opens With Nicklaus Arnie Chase
At Augusta Georgia the Masters opens with defending champion Jack Nicklaus and four-time winner Arnold Palmer leading a field of about 105. Doug Sanders notes the challenge of beating the two stars for the $20 000 top prize as play begins on 8 18 a m EST. The event runs 36 holes Friday then 44 qualifiers advance to weekend rounds amid sellout crowds and scalper activity.
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LBJ undecided about tossing first ball at opener
Washington UPI report states President Lyndon B. Johnson may attend the 1966 American League opener in Washington to throw out the first ball. Commissioner William Eckert said Johnson has not given a definite commitment, noting a busy schedule. If he cannot attend, the ball and glove will be given to the President Monday. The last time a president skipped the opener was 1960 with Nixon. Johnson has previously tossed the first ball in 1961, 1962, and 1963.
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Lema's Champagne Quaffing Impaired by Bum Elbow
Tony Lema faces a bum elbow as he reflects on a long drought of champagne moments. The Augusta tournament diary notes his struggle to find celebratory brews amid injury worries and slow form.
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Dietzel to coach South Carolina Gamecocks after Army exit
Paul Dietzel leaves Army to take a 10 year contract as head football coach and athletic director at South Carolina. He inherits a strong team with few losses from last season and faces a rugged schedule including LSU, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida State, Alabama and Clemson. Dietzel succeeds Marvin Bass and aims to improve on a 5-5 record.
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Williams Rugby Club Opens Season at Home
Williams College rugby fans await a home match against Wesleyan to start the regular season. The Ephs, led by football players Lee Comfort Rick Oas and Paul Lipof, upended Dartmouth 3 0 to win the Nassau Rugby Festival in the Bahamas, the first Ephs victory over Dartmouth in seven years. The schedule also lists Dartmouth at Hanover April 16 and games with Brown MIT Amherst and Holy Cross.
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Bearded Wonder Upstages The Stilt Round 3 Tonight
Boston battle looms as Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell clash again in tonight’s 6ers vs Celtics game. The fierce rivals, long time friends off court, headline the NBA’s most talked about matchup amid high stakes and playoff implications.
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Two Fireballers Top 1966 Pitching Polls
United Press International selects Sandy Koufax and Sam McDowell as the top pitchers in the majors for 1966. Koufax edges Juan Marichal for the National League honor. McDowell leads the American League with 14 nominations, beating Mel Stottlemyre and others.
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Hawks Edge Lakers in West finals opener 120-113
St Louis Hawks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 120-113 to take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western series. Bill Bridges led Hawks with 27 points, Richie Guerin 24, while Elgin Baylor scored 26 for the Lakers amid a late push. Next game set for St Louis Saturday. Chicago (UPI) Tony Carey signed with the Chicago Bears after leaving Notre Dame, following an 11 interception two-year haul.
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Tribe Has Its Own Willie Davis Patrolling First Base Area
Cleveland has a Willie Davis of its own named Bill a 23 year old rookie at first base who impressed Birdie Tebbetts with a 33 homer 106 RBI .311 season in the Pacific Coast League. His ninth inning single beat the Dodgers 6 5 in Tucson as Cleveland extends a spring winning streak.
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Red Sox prep intrasquad as spring hits North Carolina
Winter Haven reports a strong stretch for the Boston Red Sox as they close Grapefruit League play with an 8 17 record and five wins in their last eight. Billy Herman praised aggressive play after an 8 7 win over the Mets as Earl Wilson Jerry Stephenson and Dick Stigman were named to pitch in the upcoming game.
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