June Opens Bring Biggest Month In Golf Money History
The PGA season pivots toward a $465,500 June with Memphis Open winner Bert Yancy taking $20,000 as Buick Open, U.S. Open, Western Open and Pro-Am follow. Historical purses rise from $10k to $63k era marks, driven by May influence and leaders like Nelson, Snead and Hogan shaping prize growth.
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Merger plan teased for AFL NFL in Milwaukee column
Milwaukee Sentinel sports editor Lloyd Larson predicts a full merger of the American and National Leagues. He cites sources claiming a 24 team league split into two 12 team divisions with three playoff games and a post season realignment set for 1967.
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Dressen Discharged From Hospital After Heart Attack
Detroit Tigers manager Charlie Dressen left Henry Ford Hospital after a second heart attack on May 16. He weighs ten pounds less than his usual 160 and will stay in Detroit. Bob Swift serves as acting manager. In 1965 Dressen also missed time due to a heart attack during spring training. Eddie Arcaro completed a Triple Crown sweep aboard Citation in 1948, becoming the last jockey to do so.
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Baseball Sunday results from major leagues and minors
National League results include Los Angeles 16 2 New York 3 3 San Francisco 7 Philadelphia 6 in 10 innings and others such as Atlanta 14 St. Louis 4 Cincinnati 8 5 Chicago 3 9. American League matchups list New York 5 Boston 9 Cleveland 4 Chicago 4 12 Washington 1 0 Detroit 84 California 4 1. Pacific Coast League and Southern League scores feature Montgomery Evansville 0 Mobile 8 Oxville 3 and Philadelphia 6 San Francisco 2 the only game yesterday.
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National League Showdowns Highlight Baseball Schedule
The day features matchups across the league including San Francisco at SHR hOSH SHA and Atlanta at New York. Pitchers Gardner Bunning Ellsworth Lopez Latman Kaat and others are listed with past records. A Pacific Coast League slate includes Hawaii Indianapolis Seattle Denver Oklahoma City Phoenix Spokane San Diego Portland Tulsa Tacoma and Vancouver.
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Schrader named sports editor at Bloomington paper
Bill Schrader, ex Evansville Courier sports reporter, becomes sports editor of the Bloomington Herald-Telephone succeeding Bob Owens who resigned in March. Schrader previously led Champaign News-Gazette sports, then the Tri-State editor at Courier before moving to Bloomington.
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Mishawaka To Host Indiana State Softball Meet
The Indiana Amateur Softball Association state tournament will be played in Mishawaka August 26 to 28 with defending champion Wagner Steel of Mishawaka hosting. Three other teams advance from sectional eliminations. The winner goes to the West Central regional in Decatur Illinois September 2 to 5, with the national tournament in Indianapolis September 16 to 24.
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Dodgers in all four NL pennant playoffs history
UPI reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers have participated in all four National League pennant playoffs. Also noted is Moscow hosting the first United States Russia track and field meet in 1958, as reported by UPI.
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Bowling 30c at Rains AMF balls
Rains AMF bowling balls sell for 12.95 with 30 cent pricing mentioned. Holes plugged cost 2.50.
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WR baseball action yields mixed wins for Yorktown Highland and Lapel
In White River Conference play Yorktown, Middletown, Lapel and Highland posted victories. Yorktown beat Markleville 12 to 8 with Tigers tallying in multiple frames. Lapel defeated Summitville 6 to 2 as Zeke Rich and Campfield sparked a late uprising. Highland outslugged Frankton 5 to 1 behind Robinette’s six strikeouts.
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Mako Wins Meadowbrook Steeplechase by Eight Lengths
In aqueducts Meadowbrook Steeplechase Handicap, Mako a 6-year-old Tulyar gelding led The Sport and won by eight lengths over Tails Gramatam and Mielder. The Sport finished fourth as 28,513 spectators watched the 212 mile jump event. Mako paid 3.60 for a 2 wager.
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Brue Leads Nine Open Qualifiers With 5-Under 139
Bobby Brue of Milwaukee shot 139 to lead nine sectional qualifiers for the U S Open in San Francisco. He followed 71 and 63 at Onwentsia Country Club as 42 players contended for nine berths in the Jun 16 19 event. Moehling defeated Rule Jr in a two hole sudden death playoff to win a berth.
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Ford Placed on 15-Day Disabled List
Whitey Ford, veter an left handed starter for the New York Yankees, was placed on the 15 day disabled list due to a strained inflamed ligament in his left elbow. He has pitched three innings in the last month and his record stands 0 3 with a 2 03 ERA.
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Allen Taylor Power Phillies Top Giants in Philadelphia
Richie Allen drove in two runs with a homer and a double and Tony Taylor also homered as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the league leading San Francisco Giants 6-2 behind Rick Wise eight-hit pitching. Wise struck out eight for his first win of the year. Allen had three hits and drove in a run with a fourth inning double to break a 2 2 tie as Philadelphia pulled away. Taylor's third homer of the year came in the third.
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Yancey Wins Memphis Open With 265 Record
Bert Yancey captures the Memphis Open title with a 15 under par 265 finishing one stroke ahead of Gene Littler. Roy Stone, Roy Sanders aided the run in a dramatic final round as Yancey avoided disqualification by reaching the tee just in time. Littler takes $12,000 for second with a 270.
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West Point Honors Outstanding Athlete
West Point named Mike Silliman outstanding athlete of the Class of 1966 at the Army Athletic Association trophy award review during June Week. The Louisville native, noted for basketball and baseball, accepts the honor as graduation week ends Wednesday.
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Pitcher Juan Marichal Named NL Player of the Month
Juan Marichal of the San Francisco Giants won the National League player of the month award for May. He posted six straight wins, a 1.03 ERA over 65 innings, 38 hits allowed, 7 earned runs, 42 strikeouts, and 9 walks, collecting 44 of 50 votes from the panel.
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Hear Fred and Frank for Falls City Beer on WHBU
Radio segment features Fred and Frank promoting Falls City Beer on WHBU station. They discuss product details and schedule a live tasting segment. Local listeners hear about beer availability and sponsor mentions in the program.
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Position Stance and Approach: Bowling Wrist Technique
Thirteen prize winning pointers aim to boost your bowling average. Learn to firm up the wrist during the back swing to stay in the correct position at the release. Send 10c and a stamped self addressed envelope to Don Carter at National Newspaper Syndicate in Chicago.
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Clarke to challenge 5000m record at San Diego meet
Ron Clarke, world distance champion of Australia, will try to regain the 5000 meter record next Saturday at the San Diego Invitational Track Meet. He will race against Gaston Roelants, Tony Cooke, and Billy Mills as he heads to a European campaign this summer. Clarke holds six world records and pursues the pending mark after Kipchoge Keino lowered the 5000m best.
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All Star Game Tickets Deplete Cardinals St Louis
St Louis fans rush for over 100000 tickets for the July 12 All Star game at Memorial Stadium. Cardinal officials say remaining bleacher seats total 4082 with sale details to come.
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