Snead Fires 60 To Lead Citrus
Orlando action centers on Sam Snead who shot 60 to top the Citrus open field. Dean Refram and John Lots chased with three under par rounds, while Nicklaus faced tough odds as he aimed for golf major glory. The crowded leaderboard featured many veteran names and fluctuating scores across the round.
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Koufax and Drysdale Set for Japan Baseball Tour
Dodgers stars Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale will join a baseball and movie tour in Japan due to a contract stalemate with GM Bavasi. The plan includes exhibitions with Japanese teams, five clinics in major cities, theater appearances, and a one hour TV program.
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Dragway to Open Sunday Says Owner Chuck Allen
Chuck Allen, owner of Gruniton Intereahens suggests the dragway will open Sunday as planned, with details still to be announced.
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Powell Slams Two Homers as Orioles Rout Nats
Boog Powell powered the Orioles with two homers in a 7-2 win over the hapless Washington Senators, boosting his season tally to three. Frank Robinson and Sam Bowens also homered for Baltimore as Washington limped to a sixth straight loss.
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Atlanta Braves Bragan bets on crowds and finesse in 1966
WEST PALM BEACH. The Atlanta Braves plan two new factors for 1966 says manager Bobby Bragan. The team will mix bunting and power to avoid sole reliance on sluggers like Aaron Torre Mathews Alou Oliver and Jones while playing before large crowds in Atlanta. Bragan sees cheers boosting performance after Milwaukee boos last year and notes expected home gates of 45 000 or more. He also outlines lineup tweaks including Lee Thomas at first and a renewed infield with Mathews at third and Cloninger leading the pitching staff.
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Rockets Seek Coach GM and 75000 Stock Move
Rockefeller IV pledged to buy 75000 in Rockets stock to keep the Charleston team, with Action on Youth volunteer and WV legislature aid offering support. A theatrical figure also offered 5000, while chairman Alex Schoenbaum noted the club already has about 60 percent of the needed funds, signaling ongoing effort to retain the team in the league.
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Fullmer Defends Crown Tonight at Madison Square Garden
New York United Press International Don Fullmer the American middleweight champion defends his title in a 12 round bout against Jose Gonzalez top ranked WBA contender in a Madison Square Garden showdown. Gonzalez seeks an upset after a two win 1965 run while Fullmer already owns notable wins over Emile Griffith and Joey Archer as he eyes another shot at the world middleweight title.
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Anglers to Expect Good Fishing Conditions This Weekend
The Natural Resources Department released a weekend fishing outlook with clear, normal conditions for central eastern trout streams around Elkins and Shaver's Creek. Central section rivers like the Greenbrier Elk and New River in the southeast show clarity and normal flow, while Twelvepole Creek in the west is clear and normal.
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McHugh Wins Sportscaster of the Year Award in Pa
UPI reports journalist McHugh received a 7th annual Sportscaster of the Year award in Pennsylvania. The ceremony took place April 45 at Salisbury and honored top sportswriters and broadcasters from the region.
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S. Skaters Win on Last-Second Arx Strike
Arx scored on a final blue line dash with 10 seconds left to seal a victory for S. Skaters in a tense matchup. The game featured back and forth action and clutch defense in the closing minutes.
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Bragan Names Pitching Staff and Young Prospects
Bragan names Bragan Caied as a potential starting pitcher group though most have unfulfilled potential except Johnson at 32. O'Dell and Niekro anchor the bullpen while Arnold E appears for relief despite a poor previous year. Dick Kelley leads the rookie chances with Atlanta grads Schneider Umbach and others also vying for a spot.
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