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Newspaper
Troy Record
Location
Troy, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1967
Page
8
Bert Yancey holds a one stroke edge at 140 after a 73 in the second round, while Jack Nicklaus suffers bogeys and a 73 to reach 146. Arnold Palmer shoots 73 to 146 as both chase a record 21st Masters title, with George Archer carding a 67 to move within two of the lead.
Gary Player and Bruce Devlin joined Tiger Palmer in blasting Augusta National after a rough second round. Player faulted the grass for flier lies while Devlin and Palmer praised the course's condition, noting it should yield lower scores. Tee-to-green stumbles by Yancey and others shaped a tense round.
Nicklaus and fellow contenders vie in the Grand National prelims at Aintree with Different Class Bassnet The Fossa and 275 yard fairways shaping the 4 mile 20 obstacle chase. Anglo owner Boros and Gaines share 50 to 1 odds. Hogan Gray and Downing Gray among amateurs advancing with 83 survivors in the cut for final rounds.
Jack Nicklaus, defending Masters champion, failed to qualify for the final rounds, the first time in the event's history. He shot a 79 after a 36-hole 151, bogeying nine holes with only two birdies, saying he felt his game was off despite not blaming his swing. Nicklaus called the result a surprising precedent at Augusta.
South African Gary Player predicted he will win the Masters after a 69 round, citing long fairways and improved iron play. He said he is in good position, would stay aggressive, and note his birdie spree on holes 12 16 14 and 15 while acknowledging a late bogey on 17 and 18. Nicklaus also reflected on a tough round at Augusta and missing a Ryder Cup berth.
Exhibition baseball roundup reports the Philadelphia Phillies outslugged the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 in a homer laden game. Johnny Briggs hit two long drives with two runners aboard in the ninth, while other sluggers and pitchers churned through a tense late stretch.
The San Francisco Warriors, trailing 2-1 in the Western Division series, aim to even the count with a win in St Louis. Coach Bill Sharman says it would be ideal to leave town up three games to one as the series shifts back to San Francisco for a decisive fifth game.
In Minneapolis Earl Monroe and Henry Logan led the NAIA All-Stars to a 73 70 victory over AAU to complete a first round upset. The Armed Forces team had stunned NCAA Slam 77 75 in the opening game at the University of Minnesota.
Dom Denio former La Salle Institute coach will speak at the CYO Dinner of Champions at 6 pm Wednesday at St. Mary's Hall. He coached 18 years at LaSalle and is now baseball coach at Linton. Reservations must be called in by 4 30 pm Monday to the CYO Center as Ed Ryan urges coaches to participate.
The Capital district baseball umpires association will meet at 7 20 p m Monday at the Emerald Club. All veteran umpires are expected to attend and due to a shortage of umpires, any interested person is invited to attend.
Sandro Mazzinghi of Milan outpointed Henry Aldridge of Chicago in a ten round bout at the Sports Palace. Mazzinghi weighed 158 pounds, Aldridge 156.
Heisman winner Steve Spurrier says he expects to sign with the San Francisco 49ers by month’s end after progress in talks with his attorney and NFL associations. Spurrier noted negotiations with the club are ongoing twice weekly.
AP summary lists probable pitchers, start times and attendances for opening games in the 1966 season. Eastern games include New York at Washington and Cincinnati at Los Angeles, with crowd estimates around 44,000 and 29,000 respectively. Other notes cover Minnesota at Baltimore, Cleveland at Kansas City, Detroit at California, Chicago at Boston, San Francisco at St. Louis, and Pittsburgh at New York with varied lineups. Miami also announces track elimination from intercollegiate athletics, keeping intramural track.
The No 1 contender chase in pro wrestling heats up tonight at the Troy Armory. Ted Bayly presents the four burgh leads best of seven series with an 8 30 start featuring Pittsburgh 3 Hershey 2 and Cleveland 4 Rochester 1. Other bouts include The Beast vs Sweet Daddy Siki Ox vs Prince Nero Pete Sanchez vs Matt Gilmore and Freeman vs Louis Marin. Calder Cup playoff tied 1 1 between Quebec and Baltimore.
Ed Mathews, 35, traded from the Braves after 15 seasons, will likely start at first base for the Houston Astros in the season opener against Atlanta. He learned of the deal from a reporter, prompting anger over the way it was handled, and viewed his move as a new chapter after leaving Boston, Milwaukee, and Atlanta.
Kentuckys Riley receives praise from coach Adolph Rupp after back surgery to remove a slipped disc. The star, who played through injury last season and led Kentucky in scoring, reports pain relief and plans for pro interest from Dallas and NBA teams.
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