Charlie Dressen Dies at 67 After Heart Attacks
Detroit manager Charlie Dressen died at Ford Hospital after a series of heart attacks. He had hoped to return to baseball, possibly with the Tigers, and was mourned by Johnny Podres, Casey Stengel, and Leo Durocher. Dressen will be buried in Glendale, California, with a memorial service planned in Detroit for visiting Tigers players.
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Marielle Goitschel A Clear Favorite In Giant Slalom
PORTILLO Chile UPI Marielle Goitschel defending world and Olympic champion was rated a good bet to retain her title in the ladies giant slalom at the World Alpine Ski Championships. She narrowly missed gold in the first two events, finishing second in both the downhill and special slalom, with France seen as the strong favorite behind her and backed by sister Christine and Annie Famose.
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Pruden Rides Four Winners At Green Mountain Park
Kenneth Pruden rode four winners at Green Mountain Park on Wednesday night boosting his meet total to 46. He guided Jet Serge Discount William Shepard and Rising Danger across races two four seven nine. The 28 year old from Albert Lea Minnesota leads the meeting ahead of Phillip Ernst with 34 wins. The summer meet began June 4 and continues through September 5.
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Carmody Reaches A Division Finals in Greensboro
In Greensboro North Carolina Mickey Carmody aged 15 opened play in the A division finals of the National Jaycee Golf Championship. The Bennington golfer fired rounds of 77 and 79 to advance as one of the lone two Vermonters among four survivors after the first round.
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Nicklaus Defends At Thunderbird
Clifton New Jersey Nicklaus opens title defense at the Thunderbird in a 122 player field led by Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper who carries an oxygen tank in case of allergy induced trouble Casper’s bag contains the tank after his Cleveland Open withdrawal Palmer aims to refocus on golf after a business heavy spell as the tournament begins at Upper Montclair Country Club on a 7055 yard par 72 layout.
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Doctors To Play 31st Tourney At Barre Country Club
The 31st annual Ver mont Medico-Dental Golf Tournament will be held at Barre Country Club on Aug 15, starting at 10 a.m. Open to all physicians and dentists in the state, the event awards a rotating cup for low gross and prizes for net scores. Defending champ is William A. O Rourke Jr M D of Rutland.
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Stange Shuts Down Indians as Bosox Take Series Lead
Boston pitcher Lee Stange spun a 2-0 shutout over his former Cleveland teammates to move the Red Sox 2-1 in a four game set at Fenway. Tony Conigliaro drove in the winning run with a first inning single, while George Scott later homered in the eighth to cushion Stange's nine hitter.
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Alou brothers spark Braves sweep of Dodgers in Atlanta
Felipe Alou led Atlanta with four hits and homers in each of the last two games to beat Los Angeles 2-1 and 3-1. Matty Alou, hitting .339, tops NL, while Pittsburgh sits atop NL standings after 15-hit attack. Giants, Reds, and Cubs games were rained out. Pirates extend lead as Dodgers fall to third. Vernon Law earns eighth win in 13 decisions against the Mets with 62 2/3 innings.
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Peters Loses Shutout String But Guides Chicago to 9-2 Win
White Sox starter Gary Peters ends his streak of route-going outings with two outs in the ninth but Chicago beats Kansas City 9-2 behind four early runs. Tommie Agee hits his 13th homer, Pete Ward drives in three, as Chicago stays tied for fifth with Minnesota and four back of Detroit. Baltimore tops New York 9-4, Boston 2-0 Cleveland, Washington 6-3 in 12, and Minnesota shuts out California 2-0. Boog Powell hits his 26th homer for Baltimore, and Dick Hall earns the win in relief.
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CYO Scrambles Late To Pluck Ninth Win
CYO survives early trouble to defeat North Bennington 6 2 for its ninth win. Steve Rice held NB to two runs on two hits and struck out three in a near no hit bid before yielding. Scotts Racicot powered the offense with a homer and a key triple, while Steve LeBarron and John LeRay added run producing hits.
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League Leaders Roundup From Baseball Standings
American League leaders include Oliva and Kaline with high averages and Powell strong in RBIs for the Orioles. National League showcases Aaron Torre and Mays with top home run totals. Pitching leaders feature Regan Perry and Marichal, with Keefe and Sanford among the top win totals.
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Green Mountain Race Meet Results Highlights
Horse racing card reports multiple five furlong sprints and an upcoming mile race. Winners include One More Dance, Jet Siege, In The Country, Discount Jim, Direct Me Home, Deep Thinker, William Shepard, Sam Bob, Rising Danger. Notable prices show longshots and double wagers with attendance 2,538 and handle 140,554.
Kiwanis Defeat Lions 9-2 Behind Martelli’s Shutout
HOOSICK FALLS N Y Kiwanis used a six hit attack Wednesday to down the Lions 9 2 Joe Martelli went the distance for the winners and held the Lions to five hits Johnny Kane started for the Lions and was relieved by Ray Wrebluski in the fourth.
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Elks Roll Past Arlington in Baseball rout
Arlington falls 13 to 1 as Elks pound six hits and eleven walks. B J Woodard earns win with seven innings while Steve Coulman takes the loss for Arlington. Tommy Flynn leads Elks with two singles, others add one hit apiece. Arlington’s Steve Young collects two hits and the lone run.
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Frazier to Meet Bonavena in Sept Madison Square Garden
Unde feated heavyweight Joe Frazier will face Argentina's Oscar Bonavena, who recently beat George Chuvalo, in a 10 round bout set for September 21 at Madison Square Garden.
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