Nicklaus Grasped Grand Slam Hope After U S Open Win
Jack Nicklaus won his third U S Open at Pebble Beach to move within one major win of a grand slam, trailing the late Bob Jones’s 13 majors. He will target the British Open at Muirfield and the PGA at Oakland Hills, as gusting winds and hard greens tested all players.
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Open golf final yields Casper led pack at 300
Two time champion Bill Casper posted 300 as Orville Moody and Julius Boros stood at 301 and 305 while George Archer shot 87 for 312. Nicklaus shot 74 for 290, three behind Bruce Crampton, with Palmer at 294 and Trevino just out of hospital tees off in a two ball.
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Lee Trevino
Nicklaus ties Blancas with 295 in tough Athens golf
Nicklaus posted 78 to finish at 295 tying Mexican-American Homero Blancas who shot 75. He described the course as nearly unplayable with dead greens and inconsistent speeds. Nicklaus began the final round one stroke ahead of Trevino Crampton and Zarley, with Palmer and Miller two back.
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Trevino
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John Miller
Seaver Homers To Nip Reds Mets Move Back Into First
In a packed day of NL action, Tom Seaver pitched a complete game for the Mets, allowing five Reds hits and hitting a decisive seventh inning homer to lift New York to a 5-0 win while Cincinnati’s lead over Houston shrank to one and a half games. Jerry Reuss flirted with a no hitter for eight innings before a ninth inning double ended his bid. Cesar Cedeno sparked Houston with two doubles and a home run as the Astros beat Philadelphia 10-0. San Diego’s Steve Arlin shutout Pittsburgh 1-0, dropping the Pirates into second in the NL East. Kenesinger’s 11th inning single gave Chicago a 5-4 win over Los Angeles. Montreal and San Francisco also won, as Torrez and Kingman paced their teams past Atlanta and St Louis respectively.
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Wottle Wins AAU 800 Amid Pole Vault 18 Feet Cleared
Dave Wottle of Bowling Green wins the 800 at the National AAU track championships ahead of a crowded field. Dave Roberts clears 18 feet in the pole vault marking a historic milestone. Greg Fredericks sets an American record in the 10,000 meters at 28:08, while James, Keogh, and Howe post strong distances, signaling an evolving Olympic picture.
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Penn State
Trinity Wins Title at NCAA Tennis Championship
Dick Stockton of Trinity University won the 88th NCAA tennis singles title defeating teammate Brian Gottfried 4-6 6-4 6-3 6-2 in Athens. Stockton became the first non California winner since 1957 and Trinity claimed the team crown with 36 points. Stockton will turn professional soon while Gottfried returns as the lone remaining Trinity starter.
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Anderson Hurt In Argo Play
Tim Anderson a 1970 All American and 1971 No 1 pick was sidelined by a fractured left fibula in Toronto Argonauts first full scrimmage of 1972. Leon McQuay also injured a heavily bandaged left hand but not considered serious. Jockey Michael Hole, 32, was born in Canterbury England.
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England
Little League action sees five games with Jaycees and University VW two wins each
Five Little League games Friday and Saturday feature Jaycees and University VW each collecting two wins while Kaslers win once. Jaycees beat Logan's 5-4 with Karl Fry winning and Martin driving three singles. University VW topped KofC 12-2 behind Dave Pierce’s two hit outing. Saturday saw VW no hitter Steve Hensler with 14 strikeouts in a 21-0 win over the Elks, while Kasler’s edged Logan's 2-1 as Rick Pierson allowed four hits.
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Freetex Derby Triumph Surprises At Thistledown
James Moseley rode Freetex to an upset Ohio Derby win at Thistledown as Liberty Bell’s rider, making his first mount on the Vertex colt, kept him focused with hands and voice. The 12-1 longshot led from the 3-16th pole to prevail by a length and a half.
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Middletown
Lavelle Duo Wins Father’s Day Golf Tourney at Athens CC
John and Tim Lavelle won the annual Father’s Day golf tournament at Athens Country Club with a 41 gross and an 11 handicap for a net 30. Carmen Scrubbie with Carl Scrubbie tied for second at net 32 after a 38 gross and six handicap. Dr Bill Biggs and daughter Becky posted a 37 gross with five handicap for net 32, Roy and Randy Adams matched 37 gross and five handicap for net 32.
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Mustache Day aids Vida Blue in 9–0 A’s win over Indians
Vida Blue pitched four hits over seven innings to claim his first win as the Oakland A’s routed Cleveland 9–0. Mike Epstein and George Hendrick homered, and Sal Bando drove in three as 33,277 fans packed Oakland Coliseum with free admissions for mustache wearers.
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Blue
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Athens Marietta Split Twin Bill At Trautwein Field
Athens and Marietta split a two game set at Trautwein Field. Athens edged Marietta 4 3 in the opener on a seventh inning Handley single after a defensive play at the plate. Marietta won the nightcap 6 4 as a fourth inning three run outburst gave them the lead. Wood endured a facial injury but did not require fracture treatment.
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Youths to compete in district junior olympics in Columbus
Three Athens youths qualified for the Southeastern Ohio District Junior Olympics Championships in Columbus tonight following wins at the Columbus Police Athletic League Track and Field Championship. Iwalani Mayhew won the 50 yard dash for 9 year girls and placed second in 100 and 220. Mark Mayhew won the 440 for 10-11 boys and was third in 100. Mike Mayhew won the 440 for 12-13 boys and was third in 100.
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U S Davis Cup Team Sweeps Mexico Zone Final
The United States routed Mexico 5-0 in the North American Zone finals as Stan Smith and Harold Solomon won their singles matches. Smith defeated Joaquin Loyo Mayo 6-0 6-3 3-6 6-4 and Solomon beat Octavio Martinez 6-4 6-1 6-2. Carlos Gorman teamed with Smith?
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Baseball Major Leagues Tuesday and Sunday Results
MLB results show Chicago 8 Boston 4 and Texas at New York in Sunday action. Tuesday schedule lists Los Angeles at Pittsburgh and other matchups including San Francisco at Chicago and Montreal at Cincinnati with several N designated games.
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Cepeda To Meet Brass In Atlanta Over Walkout
Orlando Cepeda meets with Atlanta Braves officials after a two day walkout. Cepeda, a 14 year major league veteran and former NL MVP, left the club when his name was not in the starting lineup and was suspended indefinitely by manager Luman Harris.
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