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Show The Sail Lake Tribune. Wednesday, April Sj C' i j " ' N , ' wS? )si'iJA; ,- w ' - ';:' ' fjr II Rv I )a id Finch Routers Nows Agency AUGUSTA, Ga. -Jack Nicklaus, as usual, is rated the man to heat, but otherwise change is icMM - i: : Masters: Nicklaus , But Change Abounds 5. i!?7it V '1, f (fVr f 7 - -- ' .If 1 ' ,' I in the air of the blossom-scente- d venerated U.S. Golf Tourna- Masters ment. Nicklaus is in his accustomed rle of favorite even though he has played in only five tournaments so far this year. But he won two of those and came in second in two more, prompting a fellow professional to remark that he had liecome a "legend in his spare time." the But "Golden Bear" faces stiff competition as he bids to win his sixth Grwn Jacket, the treas- ured symhol of the champion over the hallowed Augusta National Course. The event begins Thnrsda v Top of the pack is Tom Watson, the frecklefaced pretender who edged out Nicklaus in two e confrontations last year in the Masters and the British Open. Indeed, Watson was considered the favorite until a uionLii ago on the strength of iris early season victories in the Tucson Open and the Bing Crosby tournament at Pebble Beach. Missed the Cut But Watson missed the cut in two of the last three events he played, while Nicklaus went on to win one of them, the September chitect Dr. Alister last year. 29 Cliff Roberts, the organ- isational driving force behind the event, ended his life with a self inflicted gunshot blast. He joined in death the immorother tal golfing great Bobby Jones, who died after a long illness in 1971. Another link is missing with the death, at 9.1, just one day before that of Rolwrts, of Jock Hutchison, the 1921 British Open champion who served as honorary starter in traditionally getting the Masters under way. Also Missing Only the? previous year the other Freddie McIkxkI. passed on. To the teams, and came runner-u- p in the 1976 British Open, and last year at 19 became the youngest professional to appear in the Masters. Mae-Kenz- ie the eaily in 1930's, has undergone change, albeit of a minor sort. The club has purch- ased half five-and-- a acres This year he celebrates his 21st birthday on the final day of the Masters of land adjoining the course and has rede- signed the second tee to make the hole, as the realistic par-5.- " This years tournament marks not just the end of an old era, but also the start of a new one in the shape of the rise of Spain as a golfing power. Of the foreign players invited, three are from Spain, which has won the World Cup two years in a row. There is the immensely talented Severiano Ballesteros, who is not yet 21. but who is already a veteran on the international scene. He nas played on both of Spains World Cup winning o Mas- W'ere irreplaceable and in future the I cost of honorary starter will be left empty. Even the course itself, laid out by Scottish ar Two Spaniards The other two Spaniards are .Antonio Garrido and Manuel Pinero, who partnered Ballesteros in the World Cup teams. SERVE WITH HEAD CB D X T3 Belles wants to be your sporting goods headquarters La T3 1 1 ters they Greater Greensboro Open, the final event before the Masters, but on only his third appearance in the United States. Head Garcia Slazenger Wilson Dunlop U) club says, "a more also and is most peoples choice as the outsider most likely to succeed. He finished his preparation in the best way possible, winning the Competition! 03 a) o Head Pro c face-to-fac- A&r.SdH.t Picj Losei piioiv Tom Watson blasts from trap " in practice for 42nd Mast- - j Spinks: i crs. Watson defend title will try he won in and 77. Pm th Champ!v held court and vowed that "wherever I want a fight to lie held, it'll be held there. I know Arum is in New Orleans, but I fight wherever I W'ant to and I havent made up my mind about the Suerdome." NEW YORK (LTD Leon Spinks, a heavyweight champion only six weeks, said Tuesday he will dictate where and .when his first title defense will lie held. v While promoter Bob Arum was in 'Now Orleans opening negotiations for a ixwiPwith dethroned champion Muhammad Ali. Spinks held court in New York to receive the 297th gold and brass who Bell, an articulate former federal circuit judge, said, We asked Arum to investigage several sites, then Ixsm Championship belt from Ring will make the final judgment. Magazine. Asked if he still smoldered over the 2.Tm gonna fight Ali in September or World Boxing Council decision to recogDktOBer," said Spinks, "but 1 dont nize Ken Norton as c hampion because know1 where. Spinks elected to make his first title defense against Ali, the 1976 Olympic not out town did his home rule Spinks ( St. Louis or Las Vegas as potential light heavyweight gold medalist who ; has had only eight professional fights, Yfeites and his new advisor, attorney Edward Bell from Detroit , said the replied: 'Motor City also was under "Why should it bo a downer for me? The WBC gave the title to Norton on a silver platter, I had to fight for it. I Unbefitting a champion, Spinks lack- - know Pm the true champion." cd the characteristic promptness of Ali Spinks said he did not take the first or a news conference, arriving an hour with Ali lightly, "hut Ill ho a lot fight late at a midtown restaurant with an when we meet again. 1 have to stronger entourage that included his wife. Nova, be because hell be stronger and bis trainer, Sam Solomon, and Bell. quicker, too. But hes outside the fence i It was a confident Spinks, however. looking in this time. : -- . Tournament Players Championship. Hubert Green, the current U.S. Open champion, is also highly regarded after winning two events this year to take over the second spot on the money winners list behind Nicklaus and ahead of Watson. Hale Irwin, who won the 1974 U.S. Open, is also in with a real chance. He has played consistently well this year and is in fourth spot in the 1978 earnings list. Bon Crenshaw has also lieen in fine form, as has Tom Weiskopf, who has never won the Masters, but has been runner-u- p four times. One link with the past has been severed. For on 6000 So. STATE ST. 266-424,S. a - k , V vN. w .&.. s x. 4N - J 'V C Associated Press ' Mon.-SaL10tll- 4 Lsertfoto m Price Is a 5th Masters crown out there? Arnie Palmer is thinking that as meet nears. ITEMS 2 l9 Sun. noon till 5 Good Thru 41378 4119 Riverdale Rd., Ogden SUBJECT TO STOCK 621-07- ON HAND Mon.-S- Watch for tha opening of our Provo Showroom at Sun. 70 i Myers, Brown Resign at Delta By Roger Graves Tribune Sports Writer DELTA Mitch Myers and Bill Brown, who jointly presented Delta High School with more than athletic victories, two state championships and 18 years of unforgettable memories, jointly resigned from their respective coaching positions Tuesday. "Mitch and Bill both have done a lot to help many said Millard County boys' n School District secondary odu-catio- supervisor f 5 r ? Jack Fowlcs. who is also the former Delta High principal. "We feel bad a lx Kit losing two coaches as valuable as Mitch and Bill," continued Fowlcs. "Theyve done a fine job at the school, and we greatly appreciate their accomplishments I kind of hate to set them go, but it was a personal decision for both men. Myers, who has spent the last 11 years grooming first class basketball players, guidd the Rabbits to flu Class 2 A state championship in 1972. Myers and Delta became a fixture at the state basketball tournament, with the Rabbits qualifying for the tournament nine of Myers' 11 years as head coach. G. '?Tvc taught and coat hod at Delta for years now .nrrt I'm a little worn out," lamented Myers, who will remain at the school as an English instructor. "I'm quitting with a ery good taste in my mouth. There is no bitterness, just a lot of pleasant memories Myers Delta teams finished second twice, third .lice, fourth once, look home tin consolation trophy twice, and placed sith during Ok1 197m state basketball tournament Ills triumphant record fa gjireafl FQasims 1(3 (3miEi?(al EDEu taY&nflgj aim Great looks outside. Landau vinyl roof, wheel opera windows, covers and more. All standard! Great ride. New suspension and Great size. Roomy enough to seat color-keye- d 5 comfortably. 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"l fiuevs Malt Brooks and l tjjj some men can go on forever, but nut me. dont regret a J single nnuute 1 have sjient Bill Brown coaching athletes at iHdta High Its lieen a very rewardiY; experience." Brown will say goodbye to Delta High and devote himself full time to the real i,.tatp business. "I'll get in a lot of golf n; and fishing." chuckled and I'll Ik able to watih my son Khrisi Brown, participate in athletics without worrying a lx ml coat liing him myself. It I'iWilly isn't a good practice to coach your own mm, and I'll admit that had something to do w it li my decision to .top down , V 1 n Wilson Dunlop Head Garcia Spalding Leave Coaching Posts , O 9 till 9 fi Noon till 5 AMC Concord DL Also available in Great economy. Concord DL's new engine with the smooth-shiftintransmission gives you great optional mileage. 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