Casper Littler duel in Masters playoff at Augusta
Casper and Littler fought to a 279 total and an 11 hole playoff for the Masters title at Augusta National. Both stars, from Northern California, missed late birdie chances, with Casper’s two costly lapses and Littler’s late putt woes shaping a dramatic finish. Gary Player finished close, missing the playoff by an inch. Bert Yancey also contended, ending fourth at 281.
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Black Hawks and Penguins sweep in tight playoff action
Chicago Black Hawks and Pittsburgh Penguins completed decisive series sweeps in the Stanley Cup quarterfinals. Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues split home decisions, trailing after road losses. Juan Mikita starred for Chicago as the Hawks seized momentum with key goals.
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Silver Creek Edges Marquette In Four Team Meet
Silver Creek edged Marquette 704 to 73 in a four team track meet at Marquette. Hordville led with 42 points while Nebraska Christian tallied 40.42. Alasek swept the sprints winning 220 and 440. Wyman Aunes posted 2 mile in 11 12.7 minutes. Egger captured the pole vault 10-0. Paczosa won the discus 84. Unroin, Gonsine took 10 yard dash in 1.0. Schubert added another double win for Nebraska Christian.
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Creighton Bluejays sweep with 40-2 and 18-7 wins
Creighton University routs Kearney State 40-2 and West-Nebraska in a baseball doubleheader at Rosenblatt Stadium. The Bluejays extend their winning streak to 9 games with the lopsided victories.
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Kosch Injured in Musker Scrimmage and Masters Drama
Bill Kosch suffered a hip injury in the Musker scrimmage session, with unclear severity. Billy Casper and Gene Littler battled through a two horse playoff for $25,000 first prize at the Masters, Casper edging Littler by two strokes. The Don Conyers family reveals a new racing horse, Heel Quick, mother of two, potentially named Reel Keen. Warren Albert of Columbus Races announces two exactas planned for summer races at the local track.
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Gal Rider Sets Fanner Park Distance Record
Pinky Smith, a first year jockey, becomes the first woman to ride in Nebraska racing, setting a record distance at Fanner Park on Saturday.
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Wilt Chamberlain Plays All 40 Minutes In 73 Games
Wilt Chamberlain logged the full 40 minutes in 73 games during the 1961-62 NBA season a league record. The feat highlights his durability and dominance as the season’s standout performer.
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Lakers Rally To Take Western Finals Opener
The Lakers overcame a 17 point third quarter deficit to beat the Hawks 119 to 115 in the Western Division finals opener. Jerry West and Elgin Baylor drilled late free throws as West hit 18 of 21 from the line. West and Baylor led a parade of Lakers free throw shooting, while Atlanta fouled 22 times in the second half. The Knicks led Milwaukee 141 to 110 after Saturday's win and face the Bucks in the series second game Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
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Uruna and Kinney in Huskers Spring Drills Mix
Lincoln: Coach Tol Nevahey weighs using both Orduna and Kinney in a single backfield as West positions rotate with Van Brownson and Darry Tagge at quarterback. The Huskers also praise newcomers Woody Cox and Bob Wolfe for pass catching while center Doug Danowil and fullback Dim Carstens impress. Jamail, at 5 foot 4, 203 pounds, is noted for hard snaps and small size as a handicap.
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Two Columbus men among top five in state all-events
Two Columbus men placed among the top five in all-events in the Nebraska Men's bowling Tournament in Fremont. Stan Gottschall finished third with 1,817 pins and Darrell Mueller was fourth at 1,?8. Lincoln's Jim Ridden led with 1,907. In the Nebraska Women's event at Kearney, Osceola keglers lead divisions. Sheila Moore tops athletes with 689 and Louw Blallings leads all-events at 1,779.
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Sheila Moore Is On Top In Athetes With 689, and Louw Blallings
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Osceola Wins Polk County Track Meet in Narrow Victory
Osceola edged Polk County rivals to win the annual Polk County Track and Field Meet with 7 points. Leo Potter set an 880 mark at 2 08.0 and Duane Gabriel clocked 10 41.4 for two miles as Osceola domination appeared in multiple events.
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Jim Green
Archers Conclude Night as Seeger Fires 289 Series
Dr Charles Seeger scored a 289 with a 100 point game and 26 straight bulls eyes as Fearsome Foursome tops Sunday night standings at Pawnee Howman League. Ralph Merry led juniors with 253 while Bunk Kinzer and Gary Golschall earned most improved awards. Inter club trophy shoot set for April 19 at the Indoor range with archers from Fremont Grand Island Norfolk Omaha and Columbus.
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Niekro Emerges as Tigers No 1 Hurler in early stretch
Joe Niekro, previously seen as a stopgap after Denny McLain suspension, has become the Detroit Tigers top pitcher with a 2-0 start and a six-hit allowed win over Baltimore. The 25-year-old brother of Phil Niekro reworked his role after trades and cold-weather delays, with strong showings in AL action while Mickey Lolich remains a veteran presence.
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Corrigan shines as pitcher and catcher for Cyclones
Corrigan, a freshman from Mendota Illinois, hit .390 last year and played catcher. He pitched a five hitter to win 5-1 in the first game with Missouri, then pitched again in relief in a 16-9 win as he contributed a grand slam and multiple hits in the doubleheader. Iowa State moved into a top spot with Oklahoma, both 3-6 in conference.
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