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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1976

Page

25

Golf Open Excuses Sting Hole That Baffles Pros

ATLANTA writer notes golfers griping over conditions at the U.S. Open. Players blame grass length and rough mid fairway on par 4 11th hole, where 480 yards tests drives, lies, and nerves. Lively commentary contrasts pro frustration with everyday golfer limits.

Atlanta Montalvo Brackenridge Park Lakeside Jack Nicklaus Hitler Crosby Tom W Hale Irwin Louvre Smithsonian White House Arnold Palmer Gary Player Babe Ruth Thomson Jack

Coach Dies in Greensboro AP Report

Coach Matt Brown, 53, an assistant football coach at North Carolina A&T State University and former Ohio quarterback, died in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Greensboro N.C Matt Brown North Carolina A&t State University Ohio

Ohio State football alumnus dies after brief illness

In the 1940s era, a former Ohio State football player, who starred in Canton high school football, died on Tuesday following a brief illness after three years with the Buckeyes.

State Ohio State Canton

Wimbledon computer predicts even field as seeds dominate

Defending champion Arthur Ashe notes all 16 men’s seeds won first round at Wimbledon with only six sets dropped as play continues. Women’s seeds also dominate, with Chris Evert and Evonne Goolagong leading, while Panatta cautions about grass surface and adaptability.

Wimbledon England Arthur Ashe Stan Smith Sea Pines S.C United States Vitas Gerulaitis New York Ilie Nastase Romania Jan Kodes Czechoslovakia John Alexander Adriano Panatta Italy Ashe Miami Fila Allan Stone Jimmy Connors Bjorn Borg Nastate Chris Evert Fort Lauderdale Fla Evonne Ney Australia Miss Goolagong America

Roberts vaults world record at Olympic Trials

Dave Roberts clears 18- 8 42 at the U S Olympic Trials in Eugene Oregon to set a new world pole vault record. The moment is captured in AP Wirephoto with coverage on page 8B.

Dave Roberts U.S Eugene Ore

Landis wins bid for NLU stadium in Monroe

Landis Construction Co Inc of New Orleans wins the 4.7 million dollar bid to build a 15000 seat Northeast Louisiana University football stadium in Monroe. Construction to begin July 12 with a 550 day schedule targeting the 1978 season.

Baton Rouge Landis Construction Co., Inc New Orleans Northeast Louisiana University Monroe Louisiana Facilities Planning and Control Division Lawrence Gibbs Aii Joe Gossen FPCC Gibbs Landis Tudor Construction Alexandria Hugh Parker Gossen NLU

Unbeaten Armature Eyes District Lead With Road Trip

Armature 9-0 overall and 5-0 in district travels to Ruston after a 10-6 win over Jonesboro Hodge. Coach Crowe’s squad plans games against Bastrop and Jonesboro, then Ruston, with rain utilities at risk. Key pitchers include Danny Anthony and Steve Marronneaux. hitters Lasuzzo, Thompson, Harwood, Wiggins and Rushing lead the batting.

Monroe Armature Leif Jonesboro Hodge Monda Ruston Bastrop Rust Harry Crowe Armature Harry Ouachita Steve Marronneaux Martonneaux Ronnie Lasuzzo Harold Thompson Bob Harwood Randy Wiggins Andy Rushing

Ali Inoki TV Tickets On Sale At Monroe Civic Center

Advance sale tickets for the Monroe Civic Center Muhammad Ali versus Antonio Inoki boxing match are $8 today and Thursday, rising to $10 on Friday. The event starts at 7 30 PM after four wrestling matches in Atlanta and includes a semi final featuring Andrew The Giant vs Chuck Wepner in New York City. LSU basketball star Pete Maravich once scored at least 50 points in 28 games.

Monroe Civic Center Muhammad Ali-Antonio Inoki Ali-Inoki Atlanta Andrew the Giant Chuck Wepner New York City LSU Pete Maravich

Western Open at Butler: Pate Leads Strong Field

Tour rookie Jerry Pate tops the field as the Western Open returns to Butler Nut Golf Club near Oak Brook Illinois. Hale Irwin seeks to repeat after last year’s subpar 283 while notable absences include Nicklaus Green Miller Palmer Floyd Trevino and others. The winner earns 40000 of a 200000 purse as 70 low scorers advance after two rounds.

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