Masters Snapshot: Nicklaus Misses Cut in Shock 79
Gary Player predicted victory while Arnold Palmer stayed in contention as Bert Yancey struggled to defend his lead. Jack Nicklaus failed to make the cut, posting 151 after two rounds on the Augusta National course. The day featured several sub par rounds and set up the final two rounds broadcast by CBS.
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Rabbitball Hits 21 Homers in Five Exhibitions
Twenty one home runs were hit in five exhibition games led by two college sluggers against San Francisco ace Juan Marichal. Hank Aaron sparked Atlanta with a ninth inning homer tie and later a winner as the Braves beat Minnesota 4 3 in 11 innings. The Giants beat Santa Clara 7 3 and Houston edged the Yankees 1 0 while Cincinnati beat Cleveland 6 3. Marichal pitched seven innings in a tuneup for opening day.
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Turnpike Group Picks Projects
LITTLE ROCK AP The Arkansas Turnpike Authority designated the proposed western Arkansas toll road as its No 1 project. Gov Rockefeller urged action and a feasibility study contract was approved for De Leuw Cather Co and H E Bailey Engineering Co, pending Highway Commission agreement. The commission will advance 400000 for preliminary studies.
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Stanford star Greg Buckingham tops 1965 NCAA swims
Stanford junior Greg Buckingham emerges as the nation's most improved swimmer, breaking American records in the 200 and 500 yard freestyles at the NCAA championships. He defeats Don Schollander, hints at future Olympic competition, and eyes 1968 goals as coach Peter Daland lauds his peak form. Mickey Vernon leads Vancouver in Kansas City farm system.
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Welu Tops PBA ToC Opening With 1097 Record
Billy Welu of St. Louis opened the $100,000 PBA Tournament of Champions in Akron with a 300 in his second game and a four game total of 1097, breaking Don Carter’s 1952 Masters world mark by 13 pins. He later posted 249 259 and 269 after 12 straight strikes, crediting favorable lane conditions described as beautifully fantastic.
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Masters Golf as a Modernist Power Play in Augusta
The Masters Tournament in Augusta is depicted as tightly controlled, with Cliff Roberts shaping a ceremonial yet intensely businesslike event. Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player are noted as dominant figures, with Palmer’s four titles and Nicklaus’ record 271 in 1965 highlighted amid playoff histories and CBS telecast ambitions. NAIA Baseball Tournament details at Tarleton College May 16-20 mirror the era’s collegiate circuit moves.
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Another Honor For Alcindor UCLA Player of the Year
UCLA star Lew Alcindor added another honor as he was named National Player of the Year at the UCLA awards dinner after leading the Bruins to the national championship. The AP report notes Alcindor, a 7 foot sophomore, continued his remarkable season with this prestigious award.
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Rookie Epstein Faces Spotlight in Orioles Spring Camp
Mike Epstein, a rookie outfielder in Baltimore, sits in Miami addressing fame and doubt. The former California athlete, once a football All-American prospect, reflects on hitting, media attention, and his need to prove himself with the Orioles. He recalls choosing baseball over football and hopes for a real opportunity to play.
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