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Newspaper
Lompoc Record
Location
Lompoc, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1970
Page
8
Byron Nelson rates several players as likely Masters winners in a NEA interview with Marty Ralbovsky. He singles out Jack as playing well, enjoying Augusta, and believes his long drives and weight loss could lead to another Masters title.
Arnold Palmer enters the Masters in strong form with solid mental attitude and course knowledge of Augusta National. Don is peaking after a Jacksonville Open victory and should challenge, though he has yet to win the Masters. Billy may surge this year despite past Masters struggles and recent Florida absences due to allergies.
A seasoned observer notes Grier Jones as a potential first real longshot winner of the Masters in years. He has shown strong recent form and steady improvement, with his thoughtful play impressing onlookers as a possible outside chance.
Dale Douglas, praised as a strong long-iron player with a solid swing and putting, stands alongside Nicklaus and January in his airy ball striking. His overall game impresses, though he may be hampered by fewer major wins, as experience shows the second win often comes easier.
The commentary argues Baseball Commissioner Bowie Kuhn’s suspension of Denny McLain for contributing to a bookmaking operation is too lenient and inconsistent with his claimed aim to protect the sport’s integrity. Comparisons to theft and murder highlight perceived double standards and the need to deter future wrongdoing.
Milwaukee prepares for the season as fans quip about skipping school for opening day. Civic leaders fret over last minute welcome plans while lines form for tickets. Allan Bud Selig, president of the Milwaukee Brewers, called the scene wild and wild.
East standings show Indiana leading with a 56 23 mark while Kentucky and Carolina chase. Derby at Churchill Downs slated for May 2 on CBS as Milwaukee Brewers prepare for opening against the Angels with 12 000 tickets sold and a sellout luncheon.
South African fitness star Harold Player captured the Greater Greensboro Open by two strokes with a 13 under par total. He earned 180000 in prize money and will depart to Augusta for the Masters after his victory at Sedgefield.
The piece warns against overemphasizing single swing facets and urges viewing the golf swing as a continuous flowing motion with a brief top pause. It stresses smoothness over minute details, arguing it compensates for many errors and aids scoring on the course.
Donnie Allison of Hueytown Alabama won the Southeastern 500 at Bristol International Speedway driving a 1969 Ford. He averaged 87.543 miles per hour despite six cautions finishing nearly three laps ahead of his brother Bobby in a 1969 Plymouth. Cale Yarborough, Jake Hylton, and Richard Brooks followed.
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