Young Golfers Star in Masters, Too
Bill Kratzert shoots 69 to surge among early Masters frontrunners in Augusta. Hubert Green leads after a 67 while Don January and Kratzert trail by two. Sam Snead’s era visible in the mix as 30,000 fans enjoy warm conditions and gusty winds.
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Irwin
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Jerry Pate
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Floyd
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South Africa
Mark Hayes
Ben Crenshaw
Dave Hill
Gene Littler
Buddy Allin
Nicklaus
Green Leads Masters Round as Young Guns Step Up
Green, 30, uses a new driver to post a round with birdies on par five holes and a late surge that pushes January from the lead. Kratzer, Hayes, Edwards impress as Bruce Lietzke and Andy Bean follow, while the field narrows to low 44 and ties after Friday. CBS will televise portions of the final rounds.
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Jim Colbert
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J. C. Snead
Charles Coody
Rod Funseth
Mac McLendon
Tom Weiskopf
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Kratzer
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Masters Round Opens With Don January Back Confidence
Augusta reporters note Don January, age not yet 48, shoots a three under par 69 in the Masters opening round. He explains a lifelong back issue and treatment while reflecting on changes in golf, prizes and collar styles since turning pro in 1955. Hubie Green carded 67 and two Japanese players are present Isao Aoki among them.
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Treasury
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Isao Aoki
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Giants optimistic about finalizing Cedar Rapids roster
The Cedar Rapids Giants unveil a 22-man Midwest league roster for the South first half title defense. Returning from 1976 are five players led by Anderson Murray Barton Sherman Pryor, with seven surprise selections including Brenly and Nickerson. Spotlight on Barton Kuecker Murray Brenly and Myers. The squad trains in Cedar Rapids ahead of opening week.
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Ken Feinberg
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Texas
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Ledbetter
San Francisco Giants
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Sylvester
Univ. of
Tampa
Mull
Bulls Clinch Playoff Berth Amid Tie Breaker
The Chicago Bulls secured an NBA playoff berth as Kansas City Kings loss to the Phoenix Suns created a two game lead with two remaining. Chicago edges Kansas City on division records after a 19 21 conference mark and 10 10 Midwest show. Other results: Cavaliers over Nuggets 108 94 Pacers over Knicks 114 100 Warriors over Nets 124 86.
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