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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1969
Page
7
At the Kennedy Games Invitational in Berkeley 15 500 spectators saw top runners sidelined by illness injury or personal reasons. Jim Ryun withdrew with a swollen knee while rivals Seagren Matson and Carlos skipped events. Chuck Barr Benz led Arizona State in the mile and Jorma Kinnunen edged Mark Murro in the javelin as others posted notable times and marks.
Tony Conigliaro, cleared by his doctor after a eye injury, led Boston with a single two doubles and his 10th homer as the Red Sox beat Minnesota 5-2. He raised his average to .288 and drove in six runs in the game and over 11 at bats following the doctor's upbeat prognosis.
Dan dangerous Hill of Jackson Michigan won the Memphis Open at Colonial Country Club with a five under 65 and a 72 hole total of 265. He collected the $30 000 top prize and disclosed a dramatic weight loss from 165 to 140 pounds while noting past PGA suspensions. Elder finished two behind in solo second.
Forty two professionals and amateurs from five states competed in a 36 hole sectional qualifier at Clovernook Country Club in Cincinnati for five spots in the U S Open at Houston. Ohio entrants included Aire Country Club Florence Kentuckys Aire top list with players such as Joe Miller Hamilton Clyde Huffman Portsmouth Paul Thomas Zanesville Steve Groves Lancaster Ross Bartschy Gary Artz Bob Hoag Jim Logue Dick Rhyan Jr Rod Myers Ed Sneed Columbus Tom Cassady Groveport Gary Howlett Worthington and Denny Shute Akron.
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