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Newspaper
Columbus Telegram
Location
Columbus, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1976
Page
11
Ray Floyd captured the Masters in Augusta with a final 2-under 70 to finish 17-under par 271, tying Jack Nicklaus's Masters record set in 1965. Ben Crenshaw shot a 67 for 279 in second, while Jack Nicklaus tied for third at 282.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-2 as Denny Doyle drove in three on a three run double and Fred Lynn homered. Luis Tiant pitched solidly with Reggie Cleveland closing, giving Boston its first win of the season. Minnesota topped Texas 4-3 and Oakland outslugged California 10-7 in other games while Detroit Cleveland New York Milwaukee games were postponed.
Ray Floyd captured the Masters at Augusta with a decisive eight-stroke margin, recording a two under par 70. His father L B Floyd, present for support, spoke of his son’s transformation from a self styled playboy to a devoted family man and champion.
Andy Messersmith, 30, signed a virtual lifetime contract with the Atlanta Braves after testing baseballs reserve clause. The right-hander, a 19 game winner with the Dodgers, arrives amid controversy over free agency and quotes Padres owner Ray Kroc criticizing him. Turner toasts the deal as life long, while Messersmith reflects on the people over money guiding his choice.
Pete Rose goes 4 for 4 and Joe Morgan 2 for 4 as Cincinnati routs Houston 9-3 to extend a three game win streak. Rose tops the .563 average while Morgan hits .636 on the stretch, with a four run fourth inning sealing the victory. Other NL scores include Giants over Dodgers 6-4 and Pirates over Phillies 8-3.
Rick Martin Gil Perreault and Rene Robert of the French Connection led Buffalo to a 5-3 win over the New York Islanders in the opening game of the best of seven quarterfinal series. Robert scored once and added two assists, while Perreault had a goal and two assists.
Nebraska’s second spring scrimmage under Tom Osborne featured improved play on offense and defense despite four fumbles and 13 penalties. Young players stepped up, but many positions remained unsettled as units ran three 10 minute segments with 20 players involved.
Erroll Prisby, previously UMass assistant and defensive backfield coach, is hired as the Buffalo Bills special teams coach. A Cincinnati graduate, he played for the Denver Broncos in 1967 and replaces Ed Cavanaugh who moves to director of pro scouting.
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