Palmer Tops Open Field At Troon For Two Stroke Lead
Arnold Palmer fired an eagle and two birdies in a three under par 69 to reach 140 after 36 holes and hold a two stroke lead at the British Open midway. Sam Snead Phil Rodgers and Don Essig joined five Americans in the Friday finish. Jack Nicklaus barely made 152 cut while Kel Nagle pressed Palmer two behind. Rodgers tied for third with 145 as Littler and others were eliminated.
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Australia
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Griffith and Dupas Battle in Las Vegas for welter title
In Las Vegas, Emile Griffith favored 2-5 to defend his welterweight crown against Ralph Dupas in a non televised 15 rounder at the Convention Center. The bout follows Griffith's return after the Benny Paret tragedy with Dupas promising to press the action and seek an upset.
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Musial Sees Kennedy With Family At White House
Stan Musial and his wife Lillian and daughter Janet visited the White House after meeting President Kennedy. The All-Star star had chat with the President at the stadium box and later posed for photos in the White House office before touring the grounds.
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Indiana Open Champ Knocks Out Two Foes
Indiana Open champion Bill Newcomb Jr. advances to the semifinals of the Indiana Amateur Golf Tournament at Orchard Ridge Country Club as 36-hole final days approach. Newcomb meets Phil Schwanz while Steve Wilkinson faces Tom Ueber.
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Prove It Favored In Hollywood Gold Cup Showdown
Inglewood California Prove It as favorite for Saturday’s $162,100 Hollywood Gold Cup at Hollywood Park. Rex Ellsworth’s entry pairs Prove It with Olden Times in a strong field of 12 as Prove It aims to carry recent wins from the Inglewood and American handicaps into the race. Henry Moreno rides Prove It with Maese on Olden Times and Neves on T. V. Lark.
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