Scots seek compromise on golf ball size
A Scotsman and golf officials push for a uniform ball size to please the millions of weekend players. Keith Mackenzie of St Andrews discusses aligning British and American standards, aiming to boost enjoyment for players with high handicaps. The proposal changes ball diameters to 1.65 inches, bridging the British 1.62 and American 1.68 inch rules.
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Americans Pick Open Favorite Amid Blind Shots Debate
Two top American pros Miller Barber and Gardner Dickinson discuss blind shots on Lytham links as the 1969 British Open opens. They note holes where vision is key and suggest bulldozers might remove blind spots, while betting favors Nicklaus, Player, Casper, Trevino, Moody, in a 72 hole test opening Wednesday.
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Major Shuffle Expected In Indians Front Office
Cleveland plans a major front office shakeup to strip Gabe Paul of general manager duties while keeping him as president. Alvin Dark would take charge of player personnel with Hank Peters assisting, and a three man policy committee would include Stouffer and Paul. Dark and Peters would join a four man players council with Paul. Paul intends to stay with the club despite the changes.
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Skyline Speedway races rained out. next invitational set
Races at Skyline Speedway were rained out Saturday night and the track will be idle until July 26 when an invitational for road stocks will be held. Monday's Stars Batting Frank Howoerd of the Senators drove in three runs with his 32nd and 485 foot homer as Washington bombed Cleveland. Gor White Sox shut out Oakland 2-0 with a nine strikeout gem.
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Relief Pitching and Howard Power Senators to 7-2 Win
Ted Williams era hinges on hustle and attitude. Casey Cox delivered in relief with bases loaded to extinguish Cleveland and Frank Howard slugged two homers, including a 485 foot blast, as Washington improved to 45-42. Epstein added a second homer with Cox’s strong effort backing him.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Snippets
EGA standings show New York, San Diego, Cincinnati with mixed records. Montgomery and Philadelphia feature in the lineup. Wednesday's games include Chicago at New York, St. Louis at Philadelphia, Montreal at Pittsburgh, and several night matches across cities including Houston San Francisco and Oakland Chicago.
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Stone Hurled By Braves To Take Game In LA
Atlanta moved atop the NL West as George Stone pitched five perfect innings and allowed three hits in a 5-2 win over the Dodgers. The win widened Atlanta's lead as Cincinnati beat San Diego 5-3 behind Tony Perez's triple. Don Wilson struck out 14 as Houston defeated the Giants 8-2.
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National League Roundup Highlights Early Season Baseball
Dodgers win as Braves fall behind after Hank Aaron hits his 22nd homer. Reds break 2-2 tie at San Diego with Chico Ruiz bunt, Pete Rose walk, and Bob Tolan single. Perez triples for two more Reds runs. Astros beat Giants 6 1 with Curtilefary two run homer and Jim Wynn 18th homer in ninth.
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State Amateur Tourney Reduced To 66 Holes
TOLEDO Ohio AP The 63rd Ohio Amateur Golf Tournament was reduced from 72 to 66 holes due to waterlogged fairways at Sylvania County Club. With more rain forecast officials plan two 15 hole rounds today and Wednesday then two more rounds after 30 holes to cut to low 50. If holes 1 3 remain unplayable, holes 4 6 may be replayed to complete 66.
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Rain Delays Play In Athens City Recreation League
Monday afternoon rain halted most Athens City Recreation games across Little League Pee Wee Pony and Women's Softball. In Colt League Chapmans forfeited to New Marshfield and Page Chevrolet OU Inn game postponed. Girls Little League Chauncey defeated The Plains 12-6 and East over West 3-0 led by Paula Ross and Valeri Conkey.
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Mets Cubs Begin Crucial Series at Shea Stadium
New York Mets shift from jokes to high stakes as they open a pivotal three game series with the Chicago Cubs at Shea Stadium. Ed Charles praises the club while Gil Hodges notes momentum and prepares Jerry Koosman to face Ferguson Jenkins as the rivals extend to a Chicago rematch next week.
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Sailor Larry Shepard status in doubt with Pirates
Pittsburgh general manager Joe Brown says he backs manager Larry Shepard though the Pirates slump. Brown notes injuries to Clemente Mazeroski Alley Olivers Stargell and poor pitching mask offense as the team sits fourth in the NL East and seven games under .500 after a 12 of 14 skid.
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Burlington Youth Nets Hole in One on First Swing
Burlington youth Dale Dusablon 18 lifted a golf club for the first time and scored a hole in one. This surprising debut occurred Monday in Burlington as Dusablon followed a simple instruction to spread his feet and hit the ball easy. The moment drew local cheers in the Vermont town.
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