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Newspaper
Hope Star
Location
Hope, Arkansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1966
Page
8
The Hope Arkansas Star reviews the Masters golf tournament with observations on course conditions, weather, and notable players. It notes Nicklaus as a three time Masters winner and discusses course modernization while describing hospitality and spectator dynamics at Augusta National.
Amid chatter about course layout and famed players, the Masters Week returns to Augusta with a focus on outdoor appeal and a festive, celebratory mood. Mark McCormack’s Open history and Bobby Jones’ legacy color the event as fans prepare for a tradition steeped in golf lore and spring sport spectacle.
The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the season led by Sandy Koufax Don Drysdale and Claude Osteen with strong depth. Howie Reed Johny Podres and Nick Willhite compete for the fourth starter role while Ron Perranoski and Bob Miller anchor the bullpen. Maury Wills remains the catalyst with 94 stolen bases last year and a .286 average, supported by Junior Gilliam Wes Parker and Ron Fairly. Catchers John Roseboro and Jeff Torborg provide veteran and prospect options. The bench includes John Kennedy Bart Shirley and others as depth. Prediction: 2nd as pitching and speed must carry a stronger league.
Luther Lassiter known as Senator Wimpy, 47, of Elizabeth City North Carolina, defeats Cicero Murphy in a playoff to win the World Pocket Billiards Championship for the third time in four years. Lou Butera and Joe Balsis express doubt about retirement as Lassiter declines to retire.
Lassiter denies plans to play this year while critics note his still sharp touch. Legends Cicero Murphy and Nickname chasers like The Butcher and Machine Gun Butera shape the drama as top players endure brutal mental tests in pocket billiards.
Gerry Walin, 26, University of Washington senior from Edmonds Washington, returns to top speed at Parker Dam California with Starflite IV. He seeks a new world record for outboard speed after a past crash left him paralyzed. Hu Entrop of Seattle built the rocket boat and coaches the effort amid dust storms along the Arizona desert.
Gerry Walin pilots a miniature hydrofoil, steering with dual rods as Ralph Evinrude watches. After five days of trials and a dramatic nose dive, the craft achieves a record of 130,929 miles per hour in a three mile circuit, with Otto Crocker timing and Marion Beaver officiating.
UCLA drew 271,837 fans across 26 games for an average of 10,455. Pauley Pavilion hosted 11 home games with 182,775 attendees, an average of 12,070, while road games averaged 9,271. Chicago saw a 18,193 crowd against Loyola, with notable crowds at L A Sports Arena and Charlotte. John Wooden eyes Lew Alcindor, a top prep prospect, as a major future draw.
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