Finished With Three Birdies
(N.Z.P.A.-Reuter—Copyright) HOUSTON (Texas). The American J. Rule, scoring birdies at the final three holes, had a three-under-par 68 to take the first round lead in the 117,000-dollar Champions international golf tournament on Saturday. Rain had prevented play on Thursday and Friday. H. Henning, the South African professional, shared second place on 69 with two Americans, G. Jones and E. Stewart. A. Palmer had a three-over six on the short eighth hole and finished with 73, while J. Nicklaus recorded 74. R. J. Charles, of New Zealand, got his lone birdie of the day on the par-five ninth, and recorded a 75. He was one over on five of the par-four holes.
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Press, Volume CV, Issue 31054, 9 May 1966, Page 17
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