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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1969

Page

28

Mortenson Leads Masters After Dramatic Second Round

Doug Ives reports a dramatic day as Mortenson holds a four shot lead after the second round of the Masters. The focus centers on the evolving scores and key plays shaping the championship narrative.

Mortenson

Sports Figures Turned Politicians Move Through Power

The piece surveys how athletes like Byron White and Paul Bryant have ventured into politics. It notes White as a Supreme Court justice and Bryant's potential Alabama or U.S. Senate run, alongside Bud Wilkinson’s political ascent and advisory roles in the Nixon administration.

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Masters Showdown Narrowly Stays Open

In a tense final round, Gifford’s birdie on 17 kept him within reach as Mortenson faltered with bogeys on 15 and 16. A 12 and 6 foot two-putt would have closed the gap, but Mortenson failed to convert. The scene shifts as Masters momentum hinges on last holes.

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Near Perfect Game for Lakers 107 92

Lakers deliver a near perfect performance in a 107 92 win over the Warriors Sunday night. Bill van Breda Kolff guided a disciplined effort as Los Angeles built a sizable lead and moved closer to the NBA playoffs.

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Lakers rout Warriors as Chamberlain anchors win

Wilt Chamberlain dominated inside with 18 rebounds and a season high block on Nate Thurmond as the Lakers rolled past the Warriors. Jerry West led all scorers with 20 points in 31 minutes while West praised improved defense that forced poor outside shooting from Golden State.

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Miller Sees Next Battle Over TV Revenue Split

Marvin Miller, head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, says fans doubt him and recalls past defeats for Dewey and Nixon as a pension dispute over TV revenue splits heats up. He notes players were guaranteed 4.1 million annually of a 12.3 million TV package, about one third, under a prior deal.

Major League Baseball Players Assn Miller

Owners and players reach three year MLB agreement worth 49.1 million

The owners package for All-star game World Series and Game of the Week totals 49.1 million over three years with negotiated 15.35 million over the term. Negotiations reflect a settlement amid camp attendance tensions and 32.5 to 33 percent scales.

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