Masters Miracle Ends in Scorecard Error Victory
Roberto De Vicenzo signed an incorrect scorecard after a tense final round at Augusta causing Bob Goalby to be declared winner of the Masters. Goalby tied De Vicenzo with a 66 but the misread card cost De Vicenzo a 65, altering the playoff outcome and the $20,000 prize.
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Little Rock
Bob Green
Associated Press
Augusta
Bob Goalby
Tommy Aaron
Argentina
Roberto de Vicenzo
de Vicenzo
Goalby
Hord Hardin
U.S. Golf Association
Cbs-Tv
Aaron
Cabalites
Roberto
Augusta National
Bert Yancey
Bruce Devlin
Basketball Playoffs Roundup of Western Division Results
Western Division games produced a 106 106 tie between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Philadelphia led Boston 110 34 in the Eastern Division best of five as the series continued. Pittsburgh defeated Minnesota 117 108 to advance in the best of seven. New Orleans beat Dallas 108 107 to take a 4 1 series lead. Pittsburgh then closed out Minnesota 114 105 to win the series.
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Los Angeles
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Boston
Pittsburgh
Minnesota
New Orleans
Dallas
Gotham Stakes Signals Rocky Derby Road at Churchill Downs
The Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct crowned Elmendorf's Verbatim in a stakes record 1 34 3/5 as Derby prospects race toward May 4 at Churchill Downs. Wise Exchange, What A Pleasure, and Saint Joy Verbatim trail in a tight finish. Forerunner Purse and Wood Memorial prep events loom with Californa Derby also on the circuit. In other racing news, the Pan American Handicap at Gulfstream ended in a dead heat between Estrenoh and Irish Rebellion.
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Bob Coopes
Associated Press
Churchill Downs
Elmendorf
Aqueduct
Isidor Beiber
Wise Exchange
New York
Saint Jouch
Gulfstream Park
Keeneland
Cain Holt
Peter Fuller
All Secours
October House Farm
Adele Rand
Call Me Prine
Wood Memorial
Golden Gate Fields
Willam H. Perry
Dewan
Donald B
Woods
Don B
Kratz and Thayer
Srd Straight Victory for Black Hawks y HAL BOCK
New York(AP) Bob Schmantz delivered a desperation shot that barely crossed the crease to lift the Chicago Black Hawks to a pivotal fifth game win over the Rangers. The victory, extending Chicago’s streak to three, forces a sixth game back in Chicago Tuesday with Bobby Hull shaping the comeback bid.
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Black Hawks
Hal Bock
Associated Press
New York
Bob Schmantz
Chicago Black Hawks
Gel
Rangers
Hawks
East Diisionsonia Bac
Chic
Bobby Hull and Company
Giants Sweep Phillies In First Twin Bill Of Year
Giants trounced Philadelphia 13-2 in game one with Willie Mays two-run homer and two-run single and Jim Hart three homers in game two as San Francisco rolled to a 3-1 win. Hart homered twice in the nightcap, Mays added a two-run hit, and Juan Marichal earned his first win since August.
National to Make Plans for Expansion
Cincinnati based report says the National League will study expanding from ten to twelve teams and set expansion rules at a Chicago meeting. League President Warren Giles cautioned against early decisions while the expansion committee presents six elite candidate franchises and discusses player allocation. Montreal Dallas Fort Worth Buffalo Milwaukee and San Diego have applied for a franchise but must meet conditions.
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Cincinnati
Avp
National League
Chicago
Warren Giles
Giles
Montreal
Dallas-Fort Worth
Buffalo
Milwaukee
San Diego
Stars, tied races, and doubleheader sweep in early baseball action
The day covered a packed baseball card with Jim Bunning tossing a three hitter over Los Angeles and Jim Hart driving in six for the Giants in a doubleheader sweep of Philadelphia. National and American League standings are listed with results from Chicago St Louis New York Houston Cincinnati and others, plus scheduled games for today.
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Associated Press
Jim Bunning
Pirates
Los Angeles
Jim Hart
Giants
Hommers
Philadelphia
National League
W. L. Pet
Houston
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
San Francis
Atlanta
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Minnesota
Detroit
Baltimore
Boston
California
Cleveland
Oakland
Washington
55 Entered in Field at Indianapolis
Indianapolis AP notes 55 entries for the Indianapolis 500 with six STP turbine cars unentered by midnight. Veterans Ronnie Duman and Bud Tingelstad assigned to two of four cars entered Sunday for Memorial Day race. Three turbine engines use Offenshauser turbo units. a Ford powered entry by Ken Breen lacks a driver.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Ronnie Duman
Bud Tingelstad
Ken Breen
Warren
Studebaker
STP
U.S. Auto Club
Parnelli Jones
USAC
Mnae
AIC Moves to Cut Recruiting Expenses
The Arkansas Intercollegiate Conference Faculty Committee moved to shorten recruiting time by changing signing dates. Football signings are set for January 3 while basketball signings move to March 20, with April 1 previously shared for both sports. The group also announced the conference track meet would take place May 17-18 at Little Rock.
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Little Rock
Arkansas Intercollegiate Confernee
AIC
Littlestoek
76ers Pursue East Title with Celtics Clash
The Philadelphia 76ers lead Boston 3-1 and can seal the East crown with a win in Philadelphia after four players scoring 20 plus in a 110-105 victory in Boston. Los Angeles clinched the Western Division with a 106-100 win over San Francisco, the Lakers remaining undefeated in the series. In the ABA, Pittsburgh Pipers beat Minnesota 114-105 to seize the division crown as New Orleans prepares to host the championship.
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Associated Press
National Basketball Association
Philadelphia 76Ers
Los Angeles
NBA
San Francisco Warriors
Lakers
76Ers
Philadelphia
Boston Celtics
Celtics
Boston
Pittsburgh Pipers
Minnesota
Pipers
Muskies
Pittsburgh
New Orleans
Dallas
Bucs
Razorbacks begin second week of spring drills in new offense
Arkansas coach Frank Broyles says the Razorbacks are adapting to Florida State’s wide open offense in its second spring week. He notes changes to the offense, the return of a strong passing game, and quarterback competition among Eichler Montgomery Norwood Read and others as the team emphasizes catching and running, with Eichler favored to fit the system.
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Fayetteville
Ark
Arkansas Razorbacks
Florida State
Frank Broyles
Razorbacks
AMLT
Broyles
Bill Montgomery
Carrollton
Tex
John Eichler
Gordon Norwood
John Read
John
Eichler
Max Peacock
Chack Dieus
Peacock
Dicus
Garland
Barber Wins $2,850 in the Masters
Miller Barber of Texarkana Ark in his first Masters Golf Tournament tied for 12th with Doug Sinders after a final round 71 to finish 283 five under par. Bob Goalby won the $20,000 first prize with a 277 total at Augusta.
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Augusta
Miller Barber
Texarkana
Ark
Doug Sinders
Barber
Bob Goalby
Orioles Lose Again in Sloppy 6 2 Defeat to Angels
Baltimore misplays pile up as Dave Johnson fielding out of position delays a throw on Paul Schaal’s chopper for a third out hit. California Angels win 6 to 2 behind George Brunet who singles and takes advantage of Orioles defensive lapses in the seventh.
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Baltimore Orioles
California Angels
Orioles
Dave Johnson
Paul Schaal
Tukng
George Brunet
Bobby Knoop
Dtwinde Hall
Chuck Hinton
Paul Buir
Hinton
Roger Repog
Gene Brabendier
NHL Playoff Scores and Standings Update
The Associated Press reports semifinals results with Chicago over New York 3 to 1 in the East, Philadelphia defeating St. Louis 6 to 1 in the West, giving St. Louis a 3-2 series lead. Los Angeles 3 Minnesota 2 keeps the Kings up 3-2, and Chicago 2 New York 1 puts Chicago ahead 3-2. Upcoming games include Los Angeles at Minnesota, New York at Chicago, and Philadelphia at St. Louis.
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Associated Press
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Los Angeles
Minnesota
Dog and Fish ban ruled unconstitutional in AG opinion
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's ban on free running dogs is unconstitutional and beyond the agency's authority, per Assistant Attorney General Tom Tanner in an opinion to State Rep. Bill Wells. The rule bars hunting dogs from running free April through July except in designated areas and allows officers to destroy such dogs without liability. Commission director Hugh Hackler said he has not seen the opinion and will confer with counsel. the commission meets in Helena today and tomorrow.
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Lmle Wock
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Bill Wells
Hermie Wells
Asst. Atty
Tom Tanner
Commission
Hugh Hackler
Helena
Golf rules in doubt after De Vicenza hit with wrong score
Augusta AP reports debate over modernizing rules after Roberta De Vicenza from Argentina was deprived of a Masters chance due to an extra stroke miscalled by a scorer. Spectators and officials including Fred Corcoran Mord Hardin Joy Dey and Joe Black argue for reform while others defend current standards. In Mississippi State led Arkansas 70 after rain halted play in a college baseball game.
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LEY
Associated Press
Augusta
Roberta de Vicenza
Argentina
Warerior
de Vicenzo
Roberto
Fred Corcoran
International Golf Association
PGA
Mord Hardin
US. Golf Association
Joy Dey
E364
Joe Black
Starkville
Miss
Mississippi State
Arkansas
Killebrew Powers Twins And Others In Day Of Baseball
Minnesotas Harmon Killebrew delivered a two run triple and a key hit as the Twins beat the Yankees 4-3. Vic Davalilo boosted the Expos style with a four RBI game in Washingtons 7-4 win over Boston. Elsewhere San Francisco swept Philadelphia in a doubleheader 13-2 and 3-1, Chicago beat St. Louis 7-6, Mets shut Houston 4-0, and Pittsburgh defeated Los Angeles 3-0. Freehand Detroit won 5-4 over Chicago with a 10th inning RBI.
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Associated Press
Vic Davatillo
Clerge
Boston
Ron Hansen
Washington
Senagators
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Harmon Killebrew
Minnesota
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Bill Freehan
Detroit
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Frank Howard
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Tony Oliva
Bob Allison
Yankees
Dean Chaneé
al Worthington
Freehan
White Sox
Mickey Lolwich
Buddy Bradford
Tommy Davis
Roger Repoz
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