Nichols Captures Early Lead in Masters as Nicklaus Falters
Nichols charged from the pack with a three under par 69 to seize the second round lead at 141 at Augusta National. He birdied Nos. 2 and 3 and finished strong with birdies on 13 and 16, ending four under on the final hole after a near-miss par bid. Nicklaus faded as the day unfolded, with play framing Bert Yancey as the first round leader and a crowded field at 72.
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Nicklaus Struggles in Opening Round at Masters
Jack Nicklaus, a 210-pound veteran, opened Masters play at four over par after a five bogeys and one birdie on the outward nine. An early tee shot hit a spectator and he three-putted twice, finishing the round at 40 for the front nine. Other leaders included Casper at two over and Boros and Jacklin at 71 as Downing Gray and Yancey posted solid rounds.
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Downing Gray
Pensacola
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Tony Jacklin
Palmer and Yancey share lead in Masters first round
Arnold Palmer and Moises Yancey each shot 72 to lead early at the Masters as San Francisco amateur John Miller and Sam Snead trailed. Yancey, a Tallahassee native, had six birdies and no fewer than 18 greens hit, while Palmer and Nicklaus criticized the course and wind for conditions. In St. Petersburg, Cedar Rapids split a twin bill with Sara sota and Little Rock, with Vince Salcone homering inside the park and new pitcher Charles Schoene joining camp.
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ST. Petersburg
Fla
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St. Louis
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C. A. McGowan
Tom Longa
Little Rock
Joe DiFabio
Sal Campisi
Jackie Whitlock
Yancey Leads Masters After Bright First Round
Augusta Ga AP Bert Yancey shot a 67 to grab a three stroke lead in the opening round of the Masters as Palmer Nicklaus and Caspar struggled through a muddy, gusty day. Yancey praised the course as friendly and lovely after a round finished with 600 yards of par 22 layout previously unseen by him.
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Fla
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Nord Palmer
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Yancey
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Nicklaus
Orioles Bues Named Favorites In 1967 Baseball Poll
The Orioles and Pirates were picked to win their league pennants in the Associated Press 1967 poll. Orioles led the American League with 83 of 138 votes and 1300 points, while the Pirates topped the National League with 85 first place votes. Dodgers dropped to sixth.
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Nolan Emerges as Reds Rookie Sensation in Florida
In Cin cinnati Reds spring training Gary Nolan an 18 year old rookie draws big talk as a possible future NL starter. He has pitched five games with three wins no losses 19 innings 3 earned runs 10 hits 35 strikeouts. Manager Dave Bristol notes his work ethic and intellige nce while Nolan says he relies mainly on a fastball and admits being overpowering or sneaky fast.
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Josh Gibson
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Mel Harder
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Bristol
Reds Begin Hurling Hype Over 18-Year-Old Nolan
Cincinnati teammates and veterans praise Nolan Ryan like rookie phenom with elite control and fastball. Rose and Nuxhall compare him with legends, noting he handled spring trials well, while Augie Donatelli calls him the best this spring. Nolan reports a 1.80 ERA and 163 strikeouts over 104 innings.
Marion Post To England Named Marion High Coach 1967 68
Thomas L. England, 27, named head football coach at Marion high school for the 1967 68 year by the board of education. He succeeds Ernie Beemblossom who resigns but remains athletic director. England is a Northwest Missouri State graduate and coached at Lewis Central high in Council Bluffs where his team won one of nine games.
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England
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Northwest Missouri State Teachers College
Lewis Central High
Council Bluffs
Hawk Harriers Dominate LaSalle In Dual Meet
Prairie and Hawk teams posted large margins over LaSalle in a Thursday dual track meet on the Hawks track. Prairie’s Dennis Modracek and Tim Hidinger led winners with multiple events, LaSalle’s Steve Ard also triumphed in two events, and Hidinger tied a school record for the 100 yard dash.
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Prairie Stepanek Oakley Stiper Hi Petlainae as ri
Prairie Stepanek Oakley Stiper Hi Petlainae as ri inte. Mentions include Stepanek, Oakley, Stipers, Sandler and Manele. Times and codes appear as fragmented OCR, with unclear context and multiple names.
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Johnny Kerr to Speak at Jeff Victory Banquet
Johnny Kerr, 1967 NBA Coach of the Year, will headline the Jeff Banquet at the coliseum Tuesday night. The former Bulls coach led Chicago to a 33-48 record and a first expansion playoff berth, then a three game loss to St Louis. Kerr is Illinois all time top scorer in Big Ten and will join Jeff’s 1967 class AA state basketball champions for a 6:30 pm dinner costing 3 dollars.
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St. Louis
University of Hlingis
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Ilini
Jeff
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