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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1966
Page
6
Officials investigate a security lapse at the Masters tournament after rephotographed images surfaced. Tournament organizers promise safeguards as players and sponsors weigh implications for media access and event integrity.
Harney opens solo lead at 143 as Butler climbs with 71. Nicklaus struggles to 76 while Palmer remains in contention at 145. Hogan, Souchak, Floyd, and others chase. field cut to 84 for final two rounds after Friday play.
Peter Butler from Birmingham England, co leader after 36 holes with Paul Harney, remains calm despite wind at Augusta. The 34 year old tour veteran, who has played golf 19 of his 34 years, expects to contend as the Masters tournament moves toward its final rounds.
Featherweight contenders Raul Rojas and Pajarito Moreno, top Southern California box office attractions, have signed for a May rematch at the Sports Arena. Their March clash sold out the Olympic and grossed about 43000 pounds, with Rojas awarded the win after Moreno failed to answer the bell for the fourth round due to a deep cut.
Willie Davis rides a hot streak after tuning his swing with Koufax and Drysdale in Mesa. Davis leads the Dodgers with 24 hits and a .293 average as he aims to build on a .455 clip since the pair showed him a golf swing hitch. Koufax faces Gary Bell in tonight's Dodger Stadium game against Cleveland, while Drysdale meets Luis Tiant Sunday.
Milwaukee Circuit Court Judge Elmer W. Roller prepared a late ruling ahead of the 1968 season as the Wisconsin antitrust trial against the Braves and the National League concluded. He worked until nearly 4 am Thursday and hinted at releasing the decision by today or Sunday if possible.
Lakers star Leroy Ellis nicknamed Slim shows full strength in a one hour workout, signaling his recovery from a knee injury and readiness for the Western Division final playoff game against the St Louis Hawks. Coach Fred Schaus warns of possible fatigue if the Hawks win and tie the series 2 2, with a Sunday return trip looming.
Boston coach Red Auerbach and 76ers coach Dolph Schayes differ on why the Celtics slipped, with Philadelphia closing to within one win of Boston in the series. The Celtics, favored to finish strong after a costly loss, insist they will not repeat the mistake and are ready to roll in the next game.
A garbled schedule lists racing at Long Beach Arena and Cleveland, gymnastics in Southern California, hockey in Bladey and San Francisco arenas, drag radio and Lions drag events, and USAC Midgiles racing with various times and venues. Names, places, and times are partially unreadable, but multiple sports are referenced across venues like Long Beach Arena and Baller Auditorium.
Broadcast listings show Akers versus St EAI on KLAC and Pam versus Revels on WPI. Gisces versus Ceara on KH, Doea¢ special on FM TEL, KNBG airing at 4:30. Live game notes mention Lou'se KITV C11.
Mickey Mantle, back from shoulder surgery, played in his first exhibition for the New York Yankees, a 5-4 extra-inning win over the Braves in Atlanta. He surprised doctors by batting, says he can go nine innings, and his throwing arm showed accuracy though lacking peak zip. Mantle intends to start on opening day if allowed, while teammates hope his arm continues to improve.
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