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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1966
Page
10
Gary Player called his 36 foot “best golf shot” ever seen after holing from mud in a bunker at Augusta. He avoided the green but finished 1st round with a remarkable 12th hole pitch on the par three 155 yard hole before a three putt at 13.
Arnold Palmer surged to within one stroke of Jack Nicklaus in the Masters second round at Augusta National as both chased a potential repeat amid news of Bob Barton’s fatal plane crash. Nicklaus, seeking back-to-back titles, spoke of his friend’s death influencing his focus while Palmer rode a front-nine 32 to catch the leaders, with Don January and Bob Rosburg close behind.
In Miami Sonji Clay former wife of heavyweight champ Cassius Clay declares I am the greatest now after receiving 2 750 from him and avoiding a 30 day jail term. The settlement covers back alimony two months 1 250 monthly and significant legal fees total 23 500 plus 26 250 from unidentified friends.
Frank Robinson continues spring power while Milt Pappas is shelled by Chicago as the White Sox beat Cincinnati 10 to 4. The Reds traded Robinson to Baltimore for Pappas and others in a winter deal seen as a big break for the pitcher who aims to win more games with a strengthened Orioles rotation.
OCR fragment notes a California event with participants Harichal Haller Newman Sanford Glo Rodgers Wis co McCavey and others, involving a score sequence 205 000 000 713 2, dated in California Palm Springs area.
Sophomore Jeff Hansen a right hander from Mundelein Til will start for Coe Saturday as the Kohawks travel to Grinnell to open the defense of their southern division title in the Midwest Conference. Coach Don King said Hansen will pitch the first game of a doubleheader with Tim Frisch a senior lefty slated for the second game.
Ren Plaza discusses a strong middle defense and lineup in Cedar Rapids training as the Cardinals plan to bring nine pitchers north April 20. He notes Harry Laiolo as catcher, Plaza at short, Arcia at second, Cox center field, with Menton Bracy and Boultinghouse in key roles. Ben Stephens, Iowa all Big Ten forward, dies in Virgin Islands. John Jacobs IV leads Wyoming golf in scoring. Cassius Clay reclassified 1-A prompting Sports Illustrated notes.
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