Aaron Leads Masters After First Round Amid Caddie Row
Aaron holds a one stroke lead at Augusta over Nicklaus as Chi Chi Rodriguez sparks a caddie controversy. Rodriguez argues for tour caddies or blind draw while Nicklaus and Palmer defend their experienced crews.
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Masters leads shift as Elder seeks debut. Aaron, Nicklaus, Ozaki near
A windy Augusta round sees Lee Elder top the early Masters with a four under 68, while Jack Nicklaus shoots 69 to stay close. Ozaki also 69, Masaki Ozaki joins Nicklaus in second as Aaron contends. others struggle amid gusts and high scores, with Reed and Palmer far back and Trevino at 74.
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Hogan Honored at Masters Prep Amid Golf Glories
Ben Hogan, at Augusta to receive the William Richardson Trophy, reflects on modern putting flair and his century spanning career. He recalls dinner costs exceeding prize money after twice winning the Masters host role and recounts a harrowing Fort Worth flight delayed by a thunderstorm and hail.
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Nets on Brink in ABA East Semifinals
The New York Nets trail the Carolina Cougars 3-1 entering tonight’s game after a 112-108 loss in New York. Caldwell and Cunningham led the Cougars with decisive scoring as Denver drops a 97-95 to Indiana in the West semifinal.
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Giants topple Reds to start baseball season in style
Giants beat Reds 4 1 behind Juan Marichal seven hit effort as Chris Speier drives in two runs with a seventh inning single. President Nixon attends opener while Leo Durocher reshapes his coaching staff and Nolan Ryan faces Kansas City in Anaheim.
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NFL owners keep rules steady for another year
At the Scottsdale NFL meeting, owners rejected major rule changes including sudden death ties and a two point conversion. Rozelle noted mixed support and cited tie races as a reason for not altering the endgame, while approving easier movement between inactive and active squads and keeping a 40 player limit with seven inactive slots. Eleven favored moving goal posts back, twelve opposed, three abstained.
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Major league standings and schedule summary
Baseball standings and upcoming games across the league with key pitcher records. Teams include New York Stottlemyre and Tiant Boston. Milwaukee Palmer. Chicago Wood. Texas Bosman. Minnesota Blyleven. Oakland Hunter. Kansas City Busby. California Ryan. Friday and Thursday games noted with listed matchups and start times.
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Colt golf team faces district matches in New Mexico
The NMMI Colts golf squad competes in the 4 AAAA district with Lavington Portales Tucumcari Ruidoso Jal and Eunice. They play Jal tomorrow then Eunice on April 13. Standouts include Hayes Craemer Kaliski Collier and Sharpe. Cadet Tannehill is non district eligible but won a recent non district medal with 73 in Artesia Funice and Colts meet.
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Brance Edwards Jr Inspires With Wall Poem in Fullerton
A Fullerton high school honors Brance Edwards Jr. a one armed varsity baseball player with an inspirational poem adorning his wall. The poem urges self belief and mindset as keys to success, noting battles aren’t won by strength alone and champions think they can.
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Flying Dutchman gains semifinals in Houston
Holland's Tom Okker advances to the semifinals in Houston as the match unfolds. The AP report notes his nickname is The Flying Dutchman, though the article title frames the progress without reinforcing the label.
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Rockets Rout NMMI In Seventh Win Of The Season
The Goddard tennis team extended its winning streak to seven with a 9 0 victory over the NMMI Colts. Coach Ernie Core praised the balanced effort as Hayward Brown Jay Bruin Jim Johns Pat Carrigan Greg Clark and Mark Platt won singles and doubles to seal the match.
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Institute Keglers Ladies Scratch Meet Summary
Mary Western led the Thursday ladies scratch event for the Institute league with notable scores. Western tallied high series while Drilling posted strong team play and WeK recorded solid marks in the overall standings.
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