Donna Caponi Young Wins Bluegrass Invitational
Donna Caponi Young shot a final 72 to win the Bluegrass Invitational with a 216 total. She challenged Jimmy Demaret to a winner take all $10,000 match after the victory, has the 1970 LPGA win gap closed, and earned $4,500 as first prize. Sandra Spuzich finished total 218 as the lone major challenger. Betty Burfeindt and Sandra Palmer tied for third at 220. Demaret, Masters champion several times, had challenged Kathy Whitworth to a $5,000 match.
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Colorado Placed On Probation By Big Eight
The University of Colorado was put on probation for one year by the Big Eight for recruiting violations. An assistant coach, C. B. McGowan, was reprimanded for attempting to influence a high school rank. Football eligibility and postseason access remain unaffected.
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Stewart Wins Belgian Grand Prix Amid Track Protest
Stewart of Scotland, recalled as the sport’s safety advocate, won the Belgian Grand Prix at Zolder in 1 hour 42 minutes 13.43 seconds. He matched Juan Manuel Fangio with 24 career victories as drivers complained the course surface was breaking up and eight of 23 starters crashed on key corners with no injuries.
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Eisenhower Praises Baseball Traditions in First Column
David Eisenhower writes in the Philadelphia Sunday Bulletin that baseball holds the sport's richest traditions and is distinct from others. He argues leaders risk harm by conforming it to other major sports and supports thoughtful changes.
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Harrison Wins World's Heavyweight Wrist Wrestling Title
Bill Harrison of San Jose California defeated Pete Mistok of New Jersey to claim the world heavyweight wrist wrestling championship in Petaluma California. The 31 year old bachelor won in 20 seconds before about 2600 spectators at the Veterans Memorial Building. He declared he did not come up here to lose.
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Shula Voted Outstanding in New England Dinner Award
Don Shula of the Miami Dolphins was named the Druker Award winner as the outstanding man in professional football at the New England Pro Football Dinner. He out-polled O J Simpson Larry Brown Art Rooney and George Allen among five nominees at the Boston event.
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Giants' June Swoon Pushes West Standings Toward October
May 1 start left the Giants 18-6 with a four-game NL West lead. Since then they’ve gone 11-19, losing 8-7 to the Astros and dropping to one game behind Houston as the Astros surge. Reds and Dodgers split with their opponents while Chicago and Pittsburgh win rainouts. Perez drives Reds rally as Gullett blanks Padres.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights
National League East standings show Chicago leading with 23 wins while New York sits at 19 and Montreal at 15. American League notes Detroit 20 18 and Baltimore 17 17 chase, with Minnesota 18 17 and Kansas City 23 16 atop their division.
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Aiken Golfer Sullivan Wins SCGA Senior Championship
Des Sullivan of Myrtle Beach captured the South Carolina Golf Association Senior Championship at Sea Gull Golf Club on a 54 hole total of 214. Cliff Henson of Aiken finished one stroke back with 215, while Tom Randall of Charleston was third at 219.
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Wood On 10-Game Winning Streak Now
Wilbur Wood earned his 10th win as Chicago beat Minnesota 9-3 in the first game of a Sunday doubleheader. The Twins won the nightcap 4-3 behind Eddie Fisher. Other AL action: California beat Texas 4-2. Kansas City 8-2 Oakland. New York swept Cleveland 4-2 and 7-3. Milwaukee split with Detroit 1-0 then 5-3. Boston vs Baltimore postponed by rain.
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