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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1968
Page
8
Roberto de Vicenzo of Argentina lost the Masters title after a misentered score on No 17 led to a one stroke penalty. The mistake stemmed from his partner Tommy Aaron misrecording a score. debate raged over Rule 38 and the need for scorers, with officials defending the rule and others calling for updated practices.
Bob Goalby bears a phantom ink stain on his Masters jacket from Tommy Aaron's scoring error that tied him with Roberto de Vicenzo after a dramatic final round. De Vicenzo had posted a seven under par 65 for 277 and led by 11 under before Goalby's 66 forced a playoff. The playoff schedule was set for Monday as the Masters title hung in the balance.
One Happy Fella Bob Goalby celebrated his Masters victory while Gay Brewer assisted him. Hord Hardin announced the ruling that de Vicenzo would be charged with a 66, leaving Goalby 11 under par and the Argentine second at 10 under. De Vicenzo, who signed a wrong scorecard, expressed remorse and fault for the mistake.
The piece recalls Roberto de Vicenzo losing the Masters after signing a wrong score, discusses penalties for signing lower scores, and notes potential American sympathy and endorsements. It also salutes Rollie Williams, mentions Bill Fitch taking the Minnesota coaching job, and recounts a Cedar Rapids Cardinals reunion in St. Petersburg.
Banks and Wilson each won two divisions in the registered trapshoot at Otter Creek Sportsman's Club as 42 shooters braved high winds and cold. Banks took the doubles with 87 of 100 and led the 24-27 yard handicap with 72. Wilson tied for high in singles at 164 of 200 and led the 21-23 yard handicap with 82, while Sheldon Clark led overall with 218 of 300. Paul Whitters led 16 yards with 90 of 100 and Olin Lloyd won the 18-20 yard handicap with 80.
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