Nicklaus Tops Leaders in Masters Three Way Playoff
Jack Nicklaus, Tom Weiskopf, and Gay Brewer led Augusta after 72 holes as Nicklaus nearly clinched the Masters, missing a 25-foot birdie on 18. Palmer finished two back, others out of contention. playoff set for 1:45 p.m. EST with $152,880 purse and $20,000 to winner.
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Central Is Winner in UA Relays
Central High leads a sweep at the University of Arkansas high school relays with 11 event wins and four records in Class AAA. Russellville tops Class AA, Pea Ridge leads Class B, and Gary Green of Paris dominates Class A at Fayetteville meet. Notable marks include Richard Polk 14.4 in 120 hurdles and Delbert Brooks 4:29.5 in the mile.
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Ozark
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Hector
Decatur
Farmington
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Delbert Brooks
Don Robb
Russellville
Jim Kelly
Benton High
Gary Green
Green
Bill Sorrell
John Cunningham
Gary Boyd
Baseball in Atlanta for First Time
In Atlanta, Atlanta Braves manager Bobby Bragan embraces a pennant mindset ahead of the opening game against Pittsburgh. About 45,000 tickets are sold for the $18 million, 55,000-seat stadium. Bragan names Cincinnati as the strong rival in the NL pennant race.
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Parker Golfers Defeat Centenary
TEXARKANA Ark AP Parker golfers beat Centenary with Arkansas players McCutcheon and Sharber winning matchups. Results show Arkansas 51, Centenary in a golf victory. notable results include McCutcheon defeating Hoskins 6 and 5 and Stephens from Centenary edging McCauley 1 up.
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David McCauley
Hal Sharber
Terry Stephens
James McCord
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Patriots Sign Third Player Adds 1965 season free agent
The Boston Patriots of the AFL signed a third player this weekend joining Vic Purvis as they add defensive tackle John Mangum and linebacker Don Bear to the squad. The moves come as the team firmed up its free agent acquisitions ahead of the season.
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Celtics Top 114 Philadelphia in East finals clash
Boston defeated Philadelphia 114 to 108 to trim the series deficit to 1 Los Angeles beat St Louis 112 100 with the West title series tied 2 The schedule shows no games today and Boston at Philadelphia on Tuesday remains on tap
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Sand River Oaks Tennis Tourney Opens in Houston
The River Oaks Tennis Tournament in Houston opened with 48 matches on the schedule. The 64-player qualifying event will cut to 16, with 18 exempt players joining the field. Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield is the top seed, followed by Tony Roche John Newcombe and Cliff Richey from Dallas.
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Army Talks With West Point Coaching Vacancy
Army talks continue as Texas Western coach Bobby Dobbs says he will remain tight lipped about the West Point football coaching vacancy until today. Dobbs met with Army athletic director Col. Ray Murphy to discuss the post amid Dietze resignation. both sides not committed. In Augusta, Georgia, R H Sikes from Springdale Arkansas wins $1130 in Masters with rounds of 73 78 74 71 82.
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Rice and Arkansas Lead in Tennis and Golf
Rice and Arkansas top the Southwest Conference tennis and golf races with five weeks remaining before the conference meet. Rice holds a 6-0 tennis record though trails in schedule pace, while Arkansas leads golf by a half point with three matches left and Texas in second, having defeated the leader but not yet overtake. A 2 loss to Texas A&M defined the golf drift.
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Hawks Win On Lakers Court To Force Game Six
St Louis outlasted Los Angeles 112 100 on the Lakers court to stave off elimination in the Western Division finals. Philadelphia dropped the Eastern finals to Boston 114 108 in overtime as Sam Jones Havlicek and the Celtics surged late. The Hawks trail 3 2 and host Los Angeles while Philadelphia fights to rebound at home.
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Arkansans Win Four Places At Southwestern Relays
In Lafayette Louisiana four Arkansans captured top finishes at the 38th Southwestern Relays led by Jett Lansdale’s 241 3% javelin toss. Lansdale of Arkansas State placed second in the javelin within one inch of LSU’s Jack Dyer. Jerald Spencer of USC was fourth in the high jump with 6 6 feet. Arkansas State Teachers College added fourths for Jim Tarkenton in the 440 yard dash in 49 1 seconds and Jody Musgrove in the 440 hurdles.
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Montreal Triumphs 2 0 Over Toronto In Semifinal
Montreal defeats Toronto 2-0 to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NHL semifinal series. Detroit also wins 7-0 to even the series at 1-1 as Montreal visits Toronto and Chicago visits Detroit.
Arkansas State Posts Victory Over Illinois in Baseball
Arkansas State rode a six to two win against Illinois to move above .500 as Dick Bethune scattered five hits in a strong route-going start. Jim Mueller, Jim Callaway and Jerry Morrow each collected two hits for the Indians, who improved to six wins against five defeats and a tie. The Ganges River is regarded as sacred by Hindus.
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Dick Bethune
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Jim Mueller
Jim Callaway
Jerry Morrow
Tribe
President Johnson Opens Baseball Season at Washington Opener
President Johnson starts his spring break with a relief pitcher to begin the American League season in Washington and will stay at his Texas LBJ Ranch for Easter week. Vice President Humphrey will throw the ceremonial first ball in the Washington Cleveland game as Johnson enjoys a relaxed schedule with desk work, boating, and churchgoing amid Viet Nam protests and an Easter vigil outside his ranch.
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Grand Prix to Draw 3 Champions
Three former champions will compete this weekend in the 1966 Grand Prairie Grand Prix sports car races at Stuttgart airstrip. Home Race of Dallas seeks a second straight win, with Dave Morgan and Bob Alyward joining, each driving distinct cars. Sixty plus drivers from eight states have entered with more registrations expected before Saturday’s 2 30 p.m. first race.
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Verdict on Braves Near as Antitrust Case Near Start
MILWAUKEE AP The Milwaukee Braves antitrust trial nears a decision by Circuit Judge Elmer W. Roller who worked overnight and expects to rule Tuesday morning. Wisconsin seeks Braves return unless expansion is assured. ruling could trigger major NL implications at season start. Rumors of settlement circulated but no substantive deal emerged.
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Red Wings surge to 7 0 win over Black Hawks in semifinal
Detroit thrashed Chicago 7-0 to even the Stanley Cup semifinal at 1-1 after losing 11 times in the regular season and dropping the series opener. Sid Abel hailed the long-awaited win as the scene shifts to Detroit for two home games with potential final in Chicago if needed. Montreal moved 2-0 up on Toronto with a shutout, meeting Leafs in Toronto Thursday.
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University Up Scholarships boost and AIC tourney setup
The Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference faculty committee approved raising athletic scholarships from 225 to 500 dollars and established the annual AIC basketball tournament with tuition and 500 dollars for room and board. Beginning this fall the first four tourney games will be at four sites in the state before quarterfinals move to Pine Bluff. TEXARKANA, Ark. Texas and Arkansas sign four year golf match contract at Texarkana Country Club for travel convenience.
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Terrell Announces Exhibition Tour After Title Defense
Ernie Terrell the WBA heavyweight champion said he will tour U S military posts in Viet Nam for exhibition bouts after his next title defense he did not reveal the site or opponent. He added that the Senate has the power to try impeachments.
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Grasstark Firmly Entrenched as Derby Favorite
Grasstark remains the Kentucky Derby favorite after a strong seven furlong workout in 1 22 3 5 at Keeneland, with Brault Baez aboard. Moccasin, 1965 Horse of the Year, runs in opposition but is expected to skip the Derby for the Oaks. Other Derby contenders Gotham at Aqueduct to face Indulto, Baffle, Impressive, and Stupendous as Eastern nominees prove their form.
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Corbett Mistaken For Burglar In Baton Rouge Shooting
In Baton Rouge Louisiana police say J Corbett athletics director was gravely wounded by a 2 caliber derringer fired from a motel room after he misread a hand at the window as a prowler. Corbett with a heart condition sought help during chest pains when struck. The car he was in swerved and hit a tree.
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Japan Canada Bid for Olympics
Sapporo in Japan and Banff in Canada emerge as likely candidates for the 1972 Winter Olympics, said Marc Hodler, president of the International Ski Federation, on Sunday.
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Aviatrix Sets New Solo Flight World Record
Jerrie Mack, 40, returned to Port Columbus Airport at 10 36 p m after a 31 hour nonstop flight from Honolulu covering 4550 miles. The first woman to fly solo around the world previously set the mark. Crowd of 500 witnessed the landing amid near fuel exhaustion and windy turbulence over the Pacific and the Rockies. Mack is a mother of two and grandmother who has become a pioneering aviator.
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