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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1968
Page
21
PGA veteran Casper opens with a 65 tying Julius Boros for the lead, then posts a 68 before rain cancels the round. He notes the course played longer in the wind and damp conditions and says 36 holes on the final day may be necessary. He remains confident in his form and asks for overtime if needed.
Nichols birdied 14 and 17 to reach two under at the par 70 Sedgefield Country Club. Littler, bogey free with five birdies, trails as Miller Barber and Al Geiberger vie for share of $27,500. Arnold Palmer misses several close putts in tough conditions after three days of rain. Seventy-seven players survived the cut at 145.
LSU basketball coach Press Maravich agreed to a new five year contract with a salary increase, announced by the LSU board of supervisors. The deal secures Maravich through 1971 and signals continued leadership for the Tigers.
Gary Player praised the two day 36 hole format in South Africa and noted improvement in chipping and distance. He recalled rain soaking while practicing putting and still birdied the ninth as Barber, after a steady 67, contended amid wet conditions and a rain-delayed lead-in day.
Ridenhour falters on the 10th and 17th holes as putts fail to drop. Amateur Dale Morey of High Point posts 144 after a 71, 73, while Blair Park pro Johnny Johnston withdraws at 159 for two rounds.
Detroit sends catcher Darrell Cousins from Statesville era to join Salisbury link. a Yankees farm system first baseman with 14 Florida State League homers last year also assigned. Carter announced Roscoe Sowers to head High Point promotions while he coordinates in Thomasville as Omen game location noted.
In Toledo Ohio AP defending champions Rol and Boom Boom Miller and 21 other finalists advanced from semifinals in the National AAU boxing tourney. Miller 112 pounds defeated David Vasquez unani mously as rivals Wilson and Hedrick also posted wins to reach finals across 11 divisions.
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