Nicklaus Wins 1962 Open in Playoff Victory Over Palmer
Jack Nicklaus captured the National Open title in a dramatic 18-hole playoff at Oakmont, defeating Arnold Palmer by three strokes. The 22 year old Columbus native became the youngest Open champion since Bobby Jones in 1923 and emerged as golf’s rising star with a complete array of shots and a poised finish. Palmer lauded Nicklaus as a future dominant player.
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Nicklaus Emerges as Hogan-like Rookie on Golf Scene
Nicklaus, a 200 pound Ohio State business major and rookie pro, towers with a measured, cautious style and rocket distance. He drove 328 yards in a playoff with Palmer, earns $45,698 this year, plans to finish college, and will compete at the Western Open in Chicago, then Troon for the British Open and Philadelphia for the PGA Championship.
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Nicklaus Wins U S Open After Green Mastery at Oakmont
Jack Nicklaus, 22, shocked Arnold Palmer to win the U S Open in an 18 hole playoff at Oakmont. He described his success as riding a road map of greens aided by a new wedge and a lower ball flight. Palmer three putted several greens and finished three behind. The victory earned $15,000 plus $2,500 bonus, lifting Nicklaus to $45,698 for the year.
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Legion Baseball Team to Play 3 Games This Week
Dick Seltz reports the Austin American Legion squad will play three Southern Minnesota league games this week. Albert Lea hosts at 7 30 p m with John Hastings or Leroy Baruth to pitch, Mason City comes to Marcusen Park, and Austin travels to Mankato seeking its second win after a 3 0 victory over Albert Lea.
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Osage Keeps 4-0 Start as Lyle Falls 12-6
Osage beat Lyle 12-6 behind seven hit pitching by Stidel Buss and Smith. Adams defeated Meyer 6-4 while Rose Creek edged Johnsburg 4-2 with Hertges two-hit outing. Gene Hatten hit a bases loaded homer for Lyle. Stacyville at St Ansgar was rained out. Adams trails Osage 3-1 in the league standings.
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Austin Archers Dominate Southeastern Archery Meet
Rochester Minn Sunday saw Austin Archers sweep the Southeastern Archery League shoot. Haven Rinehart took the professional class, Ernest Nelson led expert AA free style, Pete Kruger won expert A Instinctive, Elmer Kruger was second, Larry Wilson topped expert B freestyle, Edwin Gudgel won archer freestyle, Gary Claridge finished second in expert A freestyle, Pat Krause claimed expert AA freestyle, and Lorraine Rinehart won bowman free style.
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Lorraine Rinehart
Nelson Earns Jaycee Junior golf title in Fergus Falls
Nelson, a Grand Forks High School graduate, topped 119 entrants to win the 16th Jaycee Junior tournament in Fergus Falls. He shot a four over par 111 for 27 holes as UCLA-bound Jim Nelson beat Lynn Pettit in a one hole playoff for second place with Mike Zidel, both on 113 strokes. Barnet, Murphy, and Hanson tied for fifth at 114 and 115 respectively, while Steve Van Hee led Saturday's qualifying with 118.
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Wheelchair Title Won by Ilinois
Brazil fought back from a 1 0 deficit to defeat Czechoslovakia 3 1 in Santiago Chile to retain the World Soccer Cup Championship. The Brazilians won the title four years earlier in Stockholm 5 2 over Sweden. Only once before in 32 years has a team won consecutive titles Italy 1934 and 1938.
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Mele Seeks Answers on Stopping Kansas City Bat Power
Minnesota Twins manager Sam Mele weighs pitching options to slow a potent Kansas City offense as they aim to salvage the last game of a four game set. The weekend losses drop Minnesota two games behind Cleveland for the pennant as Camilo Pascual and Jim Kaat are considered for relief and rotation roles.
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Twins fall as Athletics' big five power past them
Ed Rakow faces a hot KC lineup led by Cimoli Azcue Charles Siebern and Howser after Kant starts for the Twins. Charles and Siebern fueled a seven run surge on Sunday as Kansas City beat Minnesota. Kralick took the loss. Harmon Killebrew and Lenny Green homered for Minnesota but the rally came up short.
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Rain Wipes Out Packer Contest In Minnesota League
Heavy rain halted the Austin Bloomington game in Marcusen Park after the first inning. Packer right-hander Maurice Joel retired the Athletics in order, and Manly Osborn was the lone Austin batter to face Wayne Tjaden before rain stopped play.
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SM Standings face rain as games delayed and rescheduled
Rain canceled play delaying the SM standings contest to a later date. Bloomington and Austin were late arrivals, with Austin losing 4 3 in 10 innings to Richfield. Mason City earned a 5 3 win over Albert Lea while Owatonna beat Mankato 6 5 to stay in pursuit.
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Belinsky heals with relief in relief role
Angels pitcher Bo Belinsky, 25, reports three nights of normal rest and debuts as a major league reliever in a 5-3 win over the White Sox to split a doubleheader. He saves game one, then Los Angeles wins 6-5 in the second. He vows a balance between Hollywood life and baseball to protect health and avoid fines.
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Alley regulations specify lane lengths for bowling pits and pins
New York regulation sets alley length at 62 feet 10 1/2 inches from foul line to pit edge and 60 feet from foul line to center of the No 1 pin.
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Clark Wins Belgian Prix in Lotus at 131.895 mph
Jimmy Clark of Britain in a Lotus won the Belgian Automobile Grand Prix for Formula One cars at Francorchamps with a speed record 131.895 mph for 1 500 cc. Graham Hill finished second in BRM, Phil Hill third in Ferrari, Ricardo Rodriguez fourth. Race covered 32 laps (280.362 miles) in 2h 10m 35.3s. 19 starters, 11 finishers, two collisions with no serious injuries.
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Nicklaus Palmer Agree13th Hole Was Turning Point
Oakmont Pa AP The 13th hole proved decisive in the U S Open playoff as Jack Nicklaus beat Arnold Palmer by three strokes. Nicklaus called it his big break while Palmer rued the hole as the turning point after a four stroke deficit. Palmer eyed changes to his putting after finishing two behind on No 18.
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Haynie Wins Rockford Open With Final-Hole Birdie
Sandra Haynie eagled the final hole to finish six under par at 210 and beat Ruthies by two strokes in Rockford Illinois. The Fort Worth Texas pro earned 1200 dollars, her second straight title after winning Austin Civitan last weekend. Betsy Rawls finished three over par at 219. Lois Draske captured the amateur title with 225, while Ann Casey Johnstone was runner up at 226.
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Austin VFW Bears Beat Iowans In Midget League Clash
The Austin VFW Bears remained unbeaten by defeating St. Charles Iowa 12 to 10 at Marcusen Park. Johnson and Bell held to 12 hits by pitchers Bob Richardson and Steve Russell after an early 10 2 lead, while Larry Faber hit a homer with one aboard in the third. Austin next hosts Faribault at Marcusen Park at 2 p.m. Saturday.
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Morris man drives tractor to save hogs as barn burns
Former injured Morris Minnesota Leland Swanson suffered minor burns while driving a tractor to safety from a fire that destroyed his barn and 20 hogs. Officials have not determined the blaze's cause.
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Indians Extend Lead in pennant race with sweep of Yanks
The Indians surge to a two game edge in the American League after sweeping New York in a four game set. A crowd of 70,918 watched Cleveland win 6-1 and 6-3 as they push their pace with five games left against the Yankees. The Yankees stumble, while the Angels and Royals gain ground in the tight pennant chase.
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Wells Glenville Win League Tilts
Wells hammered Hayward 18-0 as Gary Bushlack hit a grand slam and M Stenzel along with Ed Stenzel teamed on one hit pitching. The win gives Wells a three game streak and a one game lead in the standings while Glenville edged Alden 3-2 to tie for second place.
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Cornell Wins Rowing Title at IRA Championship
Cornell's Big Red captured the Intercollegiate Rowing Association title in Syracuse as they defeated Washington by two lengths with California finishing third. Coach Stark Sanford's crew led after the mile mark and maintained a steady 29 stroke rate to secure victory.
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