Masters First Timer Edwards Joins Augusta Field
Edwards, 25, the Greensboro Open winner, becomes the last qualifier for the 1977 Masters. He travels from Edmond Oklahoma to Augusta with a $47,000 prize on the line and notes he hardly knew golf until age 14. He faces the famous course with a calm mindset and a determined debut alongside caddie Ulysses Brigham.
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Texas Coach Shields Sam Jones From Media Pressure
Texas track coach Cleburne Price says he may shield sprinter Johnny Jones from media and public pressure. He notes fans call him at all hours seeking news of a potential world record, while an Accutrack clock malfunction at the Texas Relays casts doubt on the timing.
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Young sprinter Johnny shows calm edge amid fame
Johnny, 18 turning 19, from Lam pasas via Lawton Oklahoma, posts elite 100 meters times using hand held clocks. Coach Price notes nerves and media pressure risk, and discusses timing methods and recent relays, while eyeing potential world record progress and a possible but doubtful Kansas Relays entry.
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Aggies Sweep Drovers In Twinbill At Cameron
Cameron University’s Aggies rallied to sweep a doubleheader from winless University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma at McCord Field. An early trio of runs and strong pitching by Dan Oberhaus and Tim Bullington fueled a 9-3 opener victory, while a three run burst in the third inning spurred a 5-3 nightcap win. The series improves Cameron to 11-10 overall and 11-7 against NAIA foes. Bear Jensen’s squad hosts Hardin Simmons for a weekend set.
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Reds and Mariners Open Season With Longstanding Hopes
The 1977 baseball season begins with the Reds hosting the Mariners and the oldest teams in the game set to throw opening pitches. Woodie Fryman faces Randy Jones for Cincinnati while Diego Segui starts for Seattle in front of large crowds in Seattle and Cincinnati. The Reds seek to rebound from a rough spring despite lofty expectations, while Segui embraces a veteran role with the expansion Mariners as both clubs start a new chapter.
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Morris Leaves Eisenhower for Cameron University Staff
Cecil Morris resigns as Eisenhower High School head football coach to join Cameron University staff. His move, approved by the Lawton Board of Education, awaits state Regents approval. Eisenhower will seek 30 days for applicants to fill the vacancy. Morris has a long coaching background and is a Lawton native.
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Apache, Cache Nnd FSIS Win Fort Sill Tournament Opener
Apache edged Fletcher 7 6 in a tight opener while Cache defeated Sterling 8 7 as Fort Sill Indian School hosted the tournament. Mike Shackleford earned the win for Apache with key hits from Jack Codpony and Joe Darnell.
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