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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1976

Page

9

Two Eagles Nicklaus Share of Masters Lead

Nicklaus fired two eagles on the front nine at Augusta National to join Ray Floyd atop the Masters leaderboard after 27 holes. Floyd, opening with a 65, led at seven under through 19 holes. Nicklaus stood seven under after 27. Crenshaw and Curl stumbled, while Floyd reflected on past missteps and commitment to the game.

Nicklaus Augusta Dick Nicklaus Augusta National Golf Club Ray Floyd Ogeys Bruce Crampton Floyd Ben Crenshaw No. 5 Rod Curl Curl Augusta National Club

Iowa Hawkeyes land 5 in NFL draft first ten rounds

Des Moines reports Rod Walters was the 14th overall pick in the first round. Hawkeyes Joe Devlin Jim Jensen were selected in the second, with Rod Wellington Warren Peiffer later rounds. McMath went in the fourth to Oakland and UNI's Bill Salmon in the tenth. Waiters became the first Iowa player in years to go in round one to Kansas City. Jensen eyed Hawks rushing mark before injury.

Des Moines University of Iowa Rod Walters Hawkeyes Joe Devlin Jim Jensen Iowa Rod Wellington Warren Peiffer Wellington Kansas City Peiffer Keota New Orleans Morningside Northern Iowa Jensen Davenport Hawkeye

Masters Day Opens With Floyd North Ziegler Rally

Chicago Cub fan Ray Floyd shot 65 at Augusta as Andy North and Larry Ziegler posted 66 and 67 to tie for third with Jack Nicklaus. Veteran golf writers note the Masters atmosphere and player chatter as the event begins.

Andy North Nicklaus Larry Ziegler Floyd Ray Floyd O Jack Nicklaus Jahn Dave Hill Bud Allin Ber Crenshaw Rik Massengare Jack Nicklaus Hubert Green Augusta Patty Hearst Chicago Cub Amana Archer Goalby

Masters Thougths on Gimmicks and Golfing White Lies

Story highlights players and gadgets at the Masters. North from Wisconsin to Florida shows off a $2 junk shop putter dubbed the Red Wonder. Floyd relies on a five wood and shares weight, diet, and youth regrets while discussing playboy past. Also notes Nicklaus practicing short putts after rounds and Lou Graham confirming Open prospects. Cedar Rapids golfers travel routes to Augusta and discuss aging and putting importance.

North Wisconsin U. of Florida Floyd Charlie Brown Miami Augusta

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