Devlin preps for Masters after six month focus
Bruce Devlin, Australian golfer, spent six months refining his game for the Masters. He moved up with multiple top finishes last year and eyes his first major win, acknowledging Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player as formidable rivals while Palmer remains in the top group. Foreign entrants include Nagle, Crampton, Charles, and 118 pound amateur Luis Silverio among others.
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Senators Purchase Alan Closter From Cleveland
The Washington Senators bought 22 year old left hander Alan Closter from the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday. Closter, who began with the Yankees organization, was drafted by the Indians as a first year player. He must be kept on the Senators 25 man roster for the season. Closter split last year between two Yankee farm clubs posting a 1 2 mark at Johnson City and a 4 8 record at Greensboro. The Senators now exceed the opening day 28 man limit by three players.
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Braves Edge Pirates 5-4 In Exhibition
Atlanta Braves win 5-4 over Pittsburgh Pirates in an exhibition game in West Palm Beach. Denis Menke opens the decisive rally with a double and Woody Ward adds a run producing single in the seventh. Hank Fischer lasted five innings for the win, Don Cardwell took the loss.
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Cross May Quit If Eagles Do Not Trade Him
Irv Cross, star defensive back for the Philadelphia Eagles, warned he may quit pro football if he is not traded. He said he informed Joe Kuharich that if Maxie Baughan was traded, he would leave as well. Cross expressed love for the game but cited pressure as a factor.
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Hogan Tracks Masters Comeback Amid Putting Nerves Cure
Ben Hogan, age 53, seeks a Masters run after months of fatigue in his putting nerves. He has returned to form with consistent rounds and praise from peers as top contenders study Augusta course. Hogan credits Florida training and confidence, saying he hopes to sink five footers and show a chance at victory.
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Texas
GWHS Golfers Extend Winnings Streak to 32
GWHS golf team extended their dual match winning streak to 32 with a 1143 61 percent Western District victory over Patrick Henry High at Roanoke Country Club. Bob Feldman earned medal honors with 37 38 75. next home match hosts William Fleming on April 15.
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Racing Roundup from War Bee Handicap and Bowie Feature
Beaupy won the War Bee Handicap at Aqueduct in 1:10 1/5 for six furlongs, paying 3.20 2.40 over Ornamento with Dark King third. Glassell B won Bowie’s feature by two lengths at 6 furlongs in 1:10 4/5, paying 2.60 2.20 2.20. Dark Clover second. Mickey Solomone’s Gulfstream riding title faces a setback as What's Ina Name upset in race six, ending a 5‑loss streak. eventual winner paid 52.60 16.40 28.40 with Delnesian 4.40 3.40.
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Tunstall Trojans steamroll New Castle 11 to 1 in district action
Tunstall High Trojans dominated New Castle High 11 to 1 behind combined two hit pitching by C. L. Scearce and Dewey Hancock. Donald Gray and Jesse Smith led the offense with key hits, while a three run second inning and a five run third inning sealed the win. The Trojans improve to 2-0 and travel to William Campbell for a twin bill Saturday.
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Giants Beat Dodgers In Exhibition Clash In Mesa
San Francisco Giants toppled Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 as Jim Watt drove in four runs with two homers. Hart hit two long balls for the Giants, who collected 14 hits and turned five double plays. Willie Mays returned to the lineup after a wrist injury, while Drysdale and Koufax made belated debuts for the Dodgers in front of a sellout crowd of 5,280.
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Halifax County Netters Slip Past GWHS 5-4 in District Match
Halifax County High Blue Comet netters defeated GWHS Cards 5-4 in a Western District tennis meet. It was Halifax’s second league win. rematch with GW set for Friday at 2 30 p m. Singles results include Furgurson Glenn Cockrill Frierson McMann Owen Thomason and doubles Frierson Glenn Edmunds Cockrill Stoner McMann.
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Scully and Smith to Receive National NSSA Awards
Vince Scully of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Red Smith of the New York Herald Tribune won 1965 NSSA national awards in a Salisbury ceremony at Catawba College. The event drew about 73 attendees and highlighted state and national winners from 41 states.
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Reds Cut Five Players From Camp Roster
The Cincinnati Reds trimmed five players from their camp, all veterans from last season. Pitcher Roger Craig was placed on waivers for unconditional defense. Pitchers Jim Duffalo Darrel Osteen and Dom Zanni were sent to Buffalo on a 24 hour recall basis. Utility outfielder Charlie James was reassigned to the Reds minor league camp. The moves reduce the roster to 28 players ahead of opening day.
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Ryder Cup Dates Set for 1967 Matches in Houston
The British Professional Golfers Association accepted October 20 to 22 as the Ryder Cup dates in Houston Texas. PGA Secretary John Bywaters said the schedule was moved from June to avoid interrupting the British tournament circuit.
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