Nicklaus Dominates as Masters Playoff Headlines Augusta
Jack Nicklaus, entering a three man playoff with Tom Weiskopf and Gay Brewer, lingers as the Masters favorite after tying at 288. Arnold Palmer and Gary Player falter as the field eyes a potential sudden death against the Golden Bear. Nicklaus shoots key rounds, while Brewer and Jacobs try to unseat him in the 12:45 p.m. CST finale with a $20,000 top prize.
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Jack Nicklaus
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Gary Player
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National Television
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Jayhawks Acknowledge Rivalry Hope amid Football Struggles
A Kansas University sports column argues KU will need miracles to win four games in 1966 football while praising Chancellor Wescoe for supporting winning programs within NCAA and Big Eight rules. It notes KU’s recent all sports titles and previews basketball, track, and baseball ticket demand and pros, including the A's prospect Chuck Dobson and NBA all rookies featuring white players.
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Clarke Wescoe
Wescoe
Missouri
Nebraska
Bert Coan
Sky
Kansas
Jayhawks
Kansas City
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Chiefs
Charlie Finley
New York Yankees
Yanks
Chuck Dobson
Dobson
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de la Salle High
National Basketball Association
Rick Barry
San Francisco
Bill Cunningham
Philadelphia
Tom van Arsdale
Detroit
Dick van Arsdale
New York
Fred Hetzel
Wilt Chamberlain
Oscar Robertson
Cincinnati
Elgin Baylor
Seattle
Bob Boozer
Kansas State
Guy Rodgers
Temple
Texas Western
Antitrust Verdict Expected Before Braves First Game
Milwaukee awaits a Wisconsin antitrust verdict just before the Braves open in Atlanta. Judge Elmer Roller worked late Easter Sunday and expects to rule Tuesday morning. If Wisconsin wins, Milwaukee could gain a quick return and expansion terms.
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Wisconsin
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Atlanta
Elmer W. Roller
Braves
National League
Kansas Relays Preview Sparks KU at Southwestern Relays
Kansas University dominated the Southwestern Relays in Lafayette Louisiana led by freshman Jim Ryan who set a two mile meet record 8 47 4 despite foot blisters. KU won three relay titles two individual crowns and earned multiple placings. Carl Barr and Gary Schwartz contributed in field events while Gary Ard Art Cortez and Mike Burdik posted high marks. The Jayhawks prepared for the upcoming Em poria Kansas Relays and shared top honors with rivals while setting multiple meet records.
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Ryun
John Lawson
Timmons
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Mal Robinson
Louisiana
Lawson
Robinson
UCLA
Bob Day
Ron Fountain
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Gary Barr
Gary Schwartz
Schwartz
Gary Ard
Art Cortez
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Mike Burdick
Cortez
Ralph Light
Ard
Steve Ashurst
Doug Dienelt
Dwight Peck
Lowell Paul
LSU
Paul
Curt Grindal
Tom Yergovich
al Russell
Dienelt
Peck
Ashurst
Spring Practice Under Way At Kansas Colorado Camps
A loaded Colorado squad and comeback-minded Kansas begin spring drills as Big Eight teams gear up. Iowa State prepares for March practice, while Missouri and Nebraska show strong two-way talent and depth. Coaches name backs and stars as they eye a conference title and improved rosters.
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Dan Devine
Jack Mitchell
Bob Skahan
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Dan Miller
Dick Abernathy
Dick Bacon
Don Shanklin
Tommy Ball
Eddie Crowder
Harry Wilson
Wayne Meylan
Ryun and Mates Seek Record at Emporia Relays
Jim Ryun of Wichita, KU freshman distance star, anchors a four mile relay team with Mike Petterson, Gene Johnson, and Mike Kearns. Ryun holds the outdoor mile record of 3 55.3 and recently set a two mile mark at the Southwestern Relays in Lafayette, Louisiana, as they target a relay record this weekend at Emporia.
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Emporia
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Wichita
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Gene Johnson
Yankton
S.D
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Lafayette
Terrell Plans Tour of Viet Nam Bases
WBA heavyweight champion Ernie Terrell said he will conduct an exhibition tour of U.S. posts in Viet Nam after his next title defense but would not reveal the site or opponent of that bout.
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