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TPo 8. Most he Atop Still again, he had to turn to his caddy for another ball. One more time he tried it. One more time the ball found the water. The sixth one stayed above water.

He made a score of 13 on the hole, by two shots the highest ever recorded in the history of the tournament. "It was extremely embarass-ing," said Weiskopf, a fourtime runnerup in this event. His famous temper was under control after he signed for his 85. But it was controlled at a price. 'If vn thinlr T'm Mmnnceil current Australian Open champion, were two strokes off the lead at 8.

Green's was a solid effort that saw him take his lone bogey on the 18th hole. Newton was considerably more erratic. He birdied six of the first seven holes, later added an eagle-3 but lost some ground with Tour bogeys. Graham Marsh, the third member of the Australian delegation, broke par with a 71. Tom Kite and Larry Nelson had 69s in the warm, sunny weather that was marred only by the winds.

The group at 70 included Gibby Gilbert. Andy North, Artie McNickle, Jim Simons and Ed Sneed, the man who had the Masters In his grasp until he bogeyed the last three holes last year. But Augusta National, 7,040 yards of flowered, rolling hills, took its toll of some of the game's other greats. Defending champion Fuzzy Zoeller started out bogey. 3-putt, par, bogey, but brought it back for a round of par 72.

"After that start, I'm tickled to death," he said. "I was just trying to get in at par and I made it." Arnold Palmer, the legendary 50-year-old who won this tournament four times, had a 73. Joining Nicklaus at 74 was a group that included U.S. Open champion Hale Irwin, Johnny Miller, long-hitting Andy Bean, Lee Trevino and Craig Stadler. who scored his second victory of the season last week in the Greensboro Open.

John Mahaffey and former Masters champ Ray Floyd had 75s. Lanny Wadkins and Ben Crenshaw, who h'as come so close so often but still lacks the major title -he needs to confirm his place in the game, took 76s. George Burns and tough old Sam SneadL at 67 competing in his 41st Masters, had 77's. Graham, a golfing Rennaisance Man who designs and crafts clubs, has won important titles on five continents. He didn't make a bogey.

He missed only one green andchipped close there. He scored six birdies and had at least nine other legitimate chances. He missed once from 10 feet. He missed twice from 12-15 feet. He missed six times from 18-20 feet.

By BOB GREEN AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) Jeff Mitchell, a longshot rookie in a field of stars, birdied his last two holes for a 6-under par 66 that broke a foreign stranglehold on the first round of the 44th Masters golf tournament yesterday. Mitchell, 25, the last man to finish his round in the gathering gloom of a Southern spring day, Tied PGA champion David Graham and British Open titleholder Seve Ballesteros for the lead. Graham, an Australian now living in the United States, and Ballesteros, the bright young Spaniard who has ruled European golf for several seasons, led a foreign domination of the annual spring classic that saw non-Americans holding three of the first five places. The winds gusting through the chutes formed by towering pines that line the fairways dashed the hopes of most of the American stars.

Typical of their frustrations were the efforts of Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. Nicklaus, at age 40 attempting to regain the peak of supremacy he enjoyed so long, had two of his shots to the green knocked down by wind that changed in velocity and direction while the ball was in the air. He shot a 74 that left him eight strokes back. Watson, the outstanding player in the game for three seasons and the favorite to score his second Masters triumph, fought his way to a 73. But their problems were nothing compared with those encounted by Tom Weiskopf.

He had an excursion into the realm of the record-setting golfing horrors. It was the stuff of nightmares. On the par-3 12th hole Weiskopf hit his tee shot into Rae's Creek, a little stream in a ditch which guards the front of the green. He took his drop and nit again. It was the same result.

He dropped and hit again. That one, too, got wet. He dropped once more and hit again. I bill (Ilk VVllllVtfVUi mistaken," you re badly Weiskopf said. Green and Jack Newton, the TkE TENNESSEAN Pnna 07 Sounds1 New FRIDAY April 11, 1980 oals Same I -V IB Jill WITH JOHN DIDB SPORTS EDITOR Astros lastyear and was a member of the Southern League All-Star team.

Nashville is expected to start Juan Espino at catcher, Steve Bal-boni at first, Pat Tabler at second. Rafael Santana at shortstop and either Danny Schmitz or Brian Dayett at third. The outfield will probably consist of Willie McGee Nate Chapman, and Kenny Baker with lefthanded-hitting Buck Showalter the designated hitter. Both outfielders Greg Jemison (ankle) and Ted Wilborn (back) have been nursing injuries, but made the trip here from Nashville. Merrill will place one of those two on the 10-day disabled list before game time.

Columbus, which won the Eastern Division crown last year de- (Turn to Page 29) By TOM SQUIRES TeBMueM Sports Writer COLUMBUS, Ga. The Nashville Sounds hope to pick up right where they left off last season. The scene will be the same, but the players will be different. It was right here at Golden Park in early September when the Sounds beat the Astros three straight to claim the Southern League pennant. But, things have changed.

The New York Yankees have replaced the Cincinnati Reds in Nashville, giving the Sounds a completely different look from a year ago. But, the winning tradition is still there. At least a dozen members of the Yankees' Double-A West Haven, club which won the Eastern League crown will be in Sounds' uniforms for tonight's 1980 season-opener. "WE HAVE some experienced Double-A players on our roster," said new Nashville manager Stump Merrill. "They are guys I know can do the job.

I just hope some of the younger players can adjust to a higher classification. "On paper, we've got a solid ball club which should be a contender," continued Merrill. "But, games aren't won on paper. They've got to prove themselves over an entire season. And, we'd like to get things started off right." Game time tonight is 6:30 and it will be broadcast over WKDA-AM (1240) in Nashville, beginning at 6:20.

Tom Filer, the last pitcher cut from New York's Triple-A farm club, willpitch for Nashville in the opener. The 6-1, 195-pound righthander had a 12-8 record and 3.62 earned run average for West Haven last season. Columbus is expected to counter with righthander Del Leather-wood, who won 14 games for the Eight Station Network Not That Bad AUGUSTA, Ga. Well, maybe we aren't all bad after all. In a world where the image of the American seems to be rather ugly, say about 5 on a scale of 1 to 10, Australian David Graham yesterday had some nice things to say about our golf professionals.

"The difference between the American tour and the international tour is in the attitude of the U. S. players. The guys here seem to appreciate a man's ability to play the game, Graham said, after shooting 66 in the opening round of the 44th Masters Tournament. "There definitely is a sense of camaraderie over here that doesn't exist in a lot of other places.

Don't misunderstand me. The PGA Tour is a throat deal. But, it isn't a hate session. "The guys are always ready to offer encouragement when things are going good or bad. During this round, tor instance, fwas paired with Andy North.

He was trying like everything, but Andy took time to notice that I was going good. He'd offer encouragement on putts, and really kept pumped up. That's what I'm talking about. "Such isn't the case everywhere, you know." said Graham who maintains a home in Del Ray Beach, about 10 months a year. GRAHAM is a "permanent 'alien resident" under United States Immigration regulations.

He claims he's almost a U.S. citizen. "I pay my income taxes just like you guys. The only difference between us is that I can't vote or work for the government," Graham AP Loserphotos AUGUSTA, Go. David Graham, at left, puts his hand to his heart after sinking a putt for par on the 1 8th hole during the first round of the Masters, while Jack Newton reacts to an his eagle on the 13th at the Augusta National Golf Club.

l-or rounds ieason Nashville Sounds' games, both home and away, will be carried over eight radio networks throughout Middle Tennessee. The broadcast will originate from WKDA-FM (1240) in Nashville with Bob Jamison and George Plaster handling the play-byplay. Other stations on the network include WKOM-FM (101.7) in Columbia, WTNQ-FM (102.3) in Dickson, WIZO-FM (100.1) in Franklin, WDBL-FM (94.3) in Springfield, WCOR-FM (107.3) in Lebanon, WMLR-AM (1230) in Ho-henwald, and WNBG-AM (1400) in Waynesboro. The first game is tonight at 6:20 when Nashville plays at Columbus, Pivotal Early Par Putt Helps Graham to 71 AUGUSTA, Ga. Nashville's Lou Gra- ADMITTING A shortage of confidence in the ham hnlol a in.fant nor miff of ha fni.rtk earlv staees of the round.

Graham c'ame on saia. yesterday, and the stroke proved pivo- stron2. playing the last 15 holes three under Purdue Selects Western's Keady Graham came to the U.S. 10 years ago to tal for him as he moved on to join the sub-par PF; to play golf. Now 30, he insists it's the shooters in the opening round of the 44th learn arn was worried about my driving game, I guess, best Dlace in the world to learn Masters.

and I let my iron play get 'away," Graham said. In something of an early-season slump, Graham I ICsZ 1. v- earlier this week said most of his troubles had been with his driver. Yesterday, however, he kept the ball in play on the driving holes, but wasn't overly crisp with his approach Irons. He scrambled well, when necessary, and the fourth hole seems to have been the key to the round.

He hit his iron shot at the 220-yard, par-3 short of the green and his chip was 10 feet left of the cup. He made the putt, though, and it was the big stroke of the day. GRAHAM MADE his first of three birdies at the seventh hole and came back with another at the 11th where he holed a putt which must surely have been at least 60 feet long. His final birdie came at 15, the troublesome par 5, where he knocked it in from four feet after playing short of a pond. Graham finished with 'a 71, one under par, on the strength of nine-hole totals of 37-34.

John Bibb New President-Elect Of Golf Writers Association AUGUSTA, Ga. John Bibb, sports editor, of The Tennessean, has been named president-elect of the Golf Writers Association of America and will take office in 1982. Dick Taylor of Golf World assumed the presidency here yesterday, succeeding the late Phil Taylor of the Seattle Post-nteWigencer, who died during his term. Dick Taylor serves two years. Other officers are Jack Berry of the Detroit News, second vice president; Jim Regen, of Springfield, treasurer; and Bob Rickey of Cincinnati, secretary.

By MIKE MORROW Gene Keady, who led Western Kentucky to the Ohio Valley Conference basketball championship in his second year as head coach, packed his bags and headed for the Big 10 and Purdue University yesterday. Keady accepted the Boilermakers' head coaching position and will be formally introduced at a new conference at Purdue this morning. "I've always been one to take a challenge. And I'd say this is a challenge," said Keady, who succeeds Lee Rose with the team which went to the Final Four as Mideast Regional champion this past season. "This is an offer too good Jto turn down professionally." (Turn to Page 30) "Nobody had heard of me when I came to America.

That's understandable, because I had no amateur background. I turned pro when I was 16. But when I got to this country, the PGA Tour guys were as kind to me then as now. That's the sort of camaradarie I'm talking about," Graham said. "Three or four years on the Tour is equivalent to 20 years of pro golf in Australia.

This is truly the hub of golf in the world." WINNER OF the National PGA last year when he beat Ben Crenshaw in 'a playoff, Graham believes the automatic 5-year exemption for a invitation to the Masters has played a big part in his super start here yesterday. "This is my ninth Masters. Heretofore, I've always been trying to play just well enough to earn an invitation to the Masters the next year. My mental attitude this year, though, is completely different. I suppose the 5-year exemption will fly by, but I don't believe I'll ever play conservatively here again.

"I've always felt I could win the Masters, but for some reason, I iust never let myself go. It's been a mental tning, I'm sure, and I believe that is behind me now," Graham said. Oddly enough, much of Graham's first-round splash is being shared by another Australian, Jack Newton, a former rugby player who began taking golf seriously at Gene Keady 'Pleasant Surprise' 454 343 454-36 443 54 34436-72 555 345 354-37; 433 544 344-34-71 Par Graham Irlv President's Co mo POCK From WIRE REPORTS Wilma Rudolph, the former Tennessee State University Tigerbelle who won three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics in Rome, said yesterday she supports President Carter's call for a boycott of the 1980 Games in Moscow. Rudolph, of Clarksvflle, made her remarks in a speech at the University of Florida. and F.

Don Miller, USOC executive director, both have said they hope to delay a decision until just before the deadline, which would give the Soviet Union more time to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan or make other conciliatory gestures. The Carter administration is hoping for a decision this weekend, so it can begin fostering support for a boycott from other nations which have remained uncommitted on the question while waiting for a flat statement on the U.S. position. Pro-boycott pressure also was being exerted by financial backers. Sears, Roebuck Co.

says it will withhold the final $25,000 installment of a $75,000 pledge to ha U50C unti! the committee endorses a boycott. The VSashington Post reported Wednesday that five other companies also have not met pledge payments. "It would be hard to accept if I had age 16 because of a rugby injury, shot 68. planned to go to Moscow," she said. which he said "were used to inflate the prestige of the ambitious dictator Adolf Hitler." The Soviets, Carter said, would like to exploit the Games, too, and win a propaganda victory.

"It is essential that our intentions be absolutely clear," Carter said. "The measures we have taken against the Soviet Union since the invasion will remain in effect until there is total withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan." USOC spokesman Dennis Keegan said the committee would have no comment on Carter's latest statement until tomorrow, when a vote is scheduled by the USOC's 300-member House of Delegates, meeting on the boycott question. There were indications the delegates are leaning in favor of a boycott but could delay any final action for another month. The deadline for acceftir an invitation to compete at Moscow is May 24. SUUrt Ksr.e, cf lire USOC, Rudolph's support came oh a day that President Carter was putting more pressure on the U.S.

Olympic Committee's House of Delegates, which began a three-day meeting in Colorado Springs last night. The delegates heard for the first time that Carter is prepared to take whatever steps are necessary, including legal action if that is the only way to prevent U. S. athletes from participating. Carter told a meeting ofthe American Society of Newspaper Editors in Washington yesterday: "If legal actions are necessary to enforce the decision not to send a team to Moscow, I will take them." He did not specify how he would ensure that American athletes did not participate in the Summer Olympics, but he could take such legal steps as withdrawing passports or making them invalid for travel to Soviet Union, The Prf-'VU compared the fujsccw tie ITJ Games in HerJIn.

She addedthat the boycott does not have wnen tne two Australian scores domi-n'ated the early competition yesterday, Lee Trevino couldn't resist: "Hell, this isn't the Masters, it's the damn Australian Open." her wholehearted support because of her love for the Games. But she said "we have to support it because we can't do anything about it." "It's something that has been a part of my life since I was 14 years eld," she said. "It has been my world. "I've been aware of the politics since I became involved in the Olympics. Every year, from Munich to Montreal, some- til UiJ.

DUjutiCo! Tics (itAoO iiL.i. IT'RANKLY, Graham might just as soon forget the Australian Open, at least last year s. In that one, Newton came away (Ti Page acknowledged that the USOC was short cf this several thousand cc.isrs "reacted revenues..