British track stars brace for Tokyo Olympic glory
London reports three leading British prospects for the 1964 Games. Mary Rand, Mike Parker, and Don Taylor are highlighted as best bets for medals. Rand, 23, Rome veteran, pursues the first British gold in women's track and field. Parker, 25, clocked 13.3 in the 110m high hurdles last year and aimed for Rome. Taylor, 21, holds UK records and trains intensely as Britain aims for success in Japan.
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Texas Open Qualifiers Lead Field at Oak Hills
Jerry Pittman and Kermit Zarley led 72 pro and 10 amateur qualifiers for the $40,000 Texas Open at Oak Hills Country Club in San Antonio. Notable absences included Jack Nicklaus Arnold Palmer and Gary Player, while defending champion Phil Rogers and Houston favorite Jimmy Demaret remain in contention as final rounds approach.
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