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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1976
Page
10
Floyd wins the Masters with a steady start to finish showing nerves and focus. LB Floyd praises his son while Curtis Strange contemplates turning pro after posting top amateur score. Ben Crenshaw and Andy North reflect on tough rounds and the course’s demands, with North vowing to return next year.
Ray Floyd clinched the 40th Masters title amid tough conditions fought off by Ben Crenshaw who finished strong for second. Larry Ziegler tied for third with Jack Nicklaus as wind and dry greens dominated the final round. Ziegler noted the early momentum favored Floyd, making the final nine holes less tense for the leader.
Ziegler and Crenshaw battled harsh wind conditions with Crenshaw finishing one over par 73 to claim second behind leader Freya. Nicklaus, at one over, missed a sixth Masters title while praising Freya's steady play and Crenshaw's improved form.
Ray Floyd wins the Masters at Augusta National with a 217 total, tying the tournament scoring record by three strokes, Ben Crenshaw second with 279, and Jack Nicklaus long out of contention. Floyd led all rounds and earned 54000 dollars as Crenshaw posted a closing 67.
In Darlington David Pearson in the Wood Brothers Mercury overtook Buddy Baker on the final dash after a late caution. Pearson closed a four second gap then passed Baker on lap 356 for the win as Parsons spun earlier.
Benny Parsons spins Baker on lap 347 of the Rebel 500 at Darlington Raceway, costing Baker a victory. Pearson seizes the lead on lap 356 and wins as Baker reflects on the late-race incident and earlier crashes involving Hylton Waltrip and Allison.
Rebel 500 results list drivers and car makes with point totals and placements. Notable entries include Davia Pearson Morary in Chevrolet and Lennie Pond in Chevrolet among others, with several Ford and Dodge competitors and varied finish scores. The dense OCR text records numerous names such as Buddy Barr Ford, Jo Frasson Chevrolet, Richard Craress Chevrolet, and Darrell Waltrip Chevrolet in a long results line.
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