Swenson Captures Chateau Feature Inches From Lead
In a brisk Chateau Speedway program in Lansing Ed Tuck Swenson of Stewartville won the 25 lap Chateau feature edging Gerhard Wollenburg of Austin by only a few feet after Don McAllister spun on lap nine. Swenson also placed in two heats and the special while McAllister led early before spinning and finishing third in the feature.
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Packers and Bears Tangle Tonight
The weekend schedule closes with an NFL game between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears in Milwaukee Wisconsin. A note from Saturday night tallies the Oilers 24 Saints 23 as Pete Beathard’s late scramble sparked the Houston victory.
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Boros Survives Scramble to Win Westchester Open
Julius Boros, at 48 and overweight, fought off a five-man scramble to win the Westchester Classic at Westchester Country Club. He shot 68 in the final round for a 72 hole total of 272 and $50,000. Nicklaus, Sikes, and Murphy tied for second at 273, each earning $20,416.66.
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Barbarossa Wins Eastern Amateur Golf Championship
Bob Barbarossa of Florida and Minnesota winner edged Hal Underwood of Humble Texas by one stroke. Barbarossa finished 72 holes at six over par 286 after a final round 74, sealing the title when Underwood missed a 15-foot birdie on the 72nd green.
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Robinson Powers Orioles to 7-1 Win Over Twins End Series
Frank Robinson whirled a homer, a double and a single driving in four as Baltimore defeated Minnesota 7-1 and clinched the series 10-8 for the season. Dave Leonhard held the Twins to seven hits while Frank Belanger added a two run double.
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National League umpire cites vaseline cap in Regan case
Umpire Chris Pelekoudas claimed vaseline on Slippery Phil Regan's cap affected pitches as Cubs manager Leo Durocher and aides protested, leading to ejections. Cincinnati won 2-1 in the opener and 6-3 in the doubleheader, with Reds extending a six game win streak. Other NL results included St Louis 10 Atlanta 1 and Philadelphia 5 San Francisco 3.
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Bailey Error Hands Pirates Edge Mets In Narrow Win
Bailey's misplay allowed the Pirates a late chance to breach a tie with the Mets, leading to a decisive advantage as Sutton and the Pirates closed out the game with key hits.
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