Local Linkster Aims High In USGA Junior Championship
Randy Tickner, a Rossing High School junior, qualified as the Hang ers No. 1 and earned a spot in the United States Amateur Championship circuit. He shot a 72 at Braeburn last week, seeks strong performance at The Country Club Brookline, and eyes college play at Houston Texas or A&M.
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Mathis Floors Beattie In 6th
AINGTON Minn AP Mathis, once the fat man of heavyweight boxing, plans weight loss and vacation after knocking down giant Jim Beattie in their re run match. Mathis, 2264 pounds, won by technical knockout in the sixth amid Beattie’s 224 pounds, his fifth win in a row, and Mathis’ 19th knockout. Beattie admitted a rough night but praised Mathis as a fast, clever fighter.
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Gibson extends mastery with 11th straight win and 8th shutout
In a five hitter, Bob Gibson of the Cardinals earned his 11th consecutive victory and 33rd career shutout, both club records, as his team beat Philadelphia 5 to 0. Jim Northrup of the Tigers hit his 15th homer, driving in three runs in Detroit's 4 to 1 rain-shortened win over Washington.
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Yanks Reach Teen Finals in Baytown Deer Park Tourney
The Baytown Yanks advanced toward the Optimist Tees League title by beating the Baytown Indians 20 Thursday night in a double elimination format. Friday’s schedule has the Indians facing Deer Park Yanks, who upset Deer Park Cardinals 4 9. The Cardinals were shut out again, while the Yanks used a pair of timely hits and strong pitching from Johnny Harrison to hold off Baytown. Hart and Juarez produced key runs, and Langham struck out 12 while allowing two hits. The Sophomore Teen League joins next week with Baytown all stars set to meet Pasadena’s state tournament squad at REL field.
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Five Unknowns Lead Minnesota Golf Classic
Five relatively unknown players shared the opening-round lead at the Minnesota Golf Classic in St Paul while U S Open champion Lee Trevino struggled. Pete Brown J C Snead Jim Colbert Harry Toscano and Bob Stanton all shot 66s to hold five under par at the 6702-yard Keller course. Trevino shot 74 three over and trailed by eight strokes as the field was to be trimmed to the low 70s plus ties.
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Gibson Clinches 11th Straight Victory For Cardinals
Mike Becht reports Gibson dominated the Phillies 5 6 to run his record to 14 5 with his 12th complete game and career 33rd shutout as St Louis extended its NL lead. Northrup and Torre ended slumps with multi run shots as Detroit and Atlanta also won.
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Major League Standings and Thursday Results Chart
National League standings show St. Louis leading with 65 wins and 34 losses. Atlanta and Cincinnati trail, with San Francisco, Chicago, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, New York, Los Angeles, and Houston also listed. Thursday results include Atlanta 4 New York 2 and Cincinnati 2 Pittsburgh 0.
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Kramer Cut By Lions In Uncertain NFL Moves
Veteran tight end Ron Kramer was released by the Detroit Lions after an 11 season career with Green Bay and Detroit, while Dave Fichtner and others signed with the New Orleans Saints following a racial incident at Cleveland. Fichtner, 29, was cut by the Browns, and guard John Wooten’s future remained undecided as teams reshuffle rosters.
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Shaving Strokes and a Golf Tip Column
This excerpt offers golf putting advice on downhill putts, green reading, and adjustments for slope. It cites Arnold Palmer's misjudged downhill putt at Spyglass, cautions on speed with slope, and promotes Frank Boyd’s book Shaving Strokes with mail order details.
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Major League Leaders in American League Batting and Runs
Major League leaders list top batters and run production. Oaklands Mon day batters lead with .307, Harrelson and Oliva follow. Detroits McAuliffe and Cardenal pace runs, while Whigzender and Rose highlight hits and Santo leads RBIs.
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Montreal Franchise In Trouble
Montreal sponsors said it is too early to count out the team after two backers withdrew. Buffalo, NY, stepped in with a bid to keep Montreal in the expanded National League plan if Montreal defaults.
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