Palmer Tops Nicklaus in PGA Open at Laurel Valley
Arnold Palmer, playing at his home course Laurel Valley in Ligonier Pennsylvania, is the sentimental favorite in the PGA Championship with odds 5 to 1 versus 4 to 1 for Jack Nicklaus who has won $44,300 in the last two weeks. Defending champion Nickols stands at 8 to 1 in a field of 167 as Palmer seeks the only major title eluding him. opening rounds pair Palmer with McAllister and Geiberger at 8:44 am and Nicklaus with Casper and Fetchick at 8:12 am. Palmer, sidelined only by a shoulder strain he says will not hinder him, aims to end his home-course jinx and become only the fourth golfer to win all four majors. Player Hogan and Sarazen also contest the field.
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Joe Campbell
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Gary Player
Ben Hogan
Gene Sarazen
CYO and Lions Tie After Seven Inning Darkness Call
In Alumni Field contest Hoosick Falls jumps to three runs in the third, but CYO replies with three in the fourth to tie 3-3. With darkness ending play at seven innings, the game is suspended and a completion date will be set. teams will seek to improve their final total.
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Canadian Hold Wins World Horseshoe Title
Elmer Hohl of Wel lesley Ontario won the world horseshoe pitching title at Keene New Hampshire. He claimed first place with 2 victories and 3 losses in six days of round robin play, pitching 2,428 ringers in 2,870 throws for an 84.6 percent. Ray Martin and Floyd Toole tied for second with 31 wins and four losses, Martin earning second by ringer percentage. Curt Day had the tourney’s top ringer rate at 86 percent. Hohl becomes the first Canadian champion, described as modest and focused, weighing over 200 pounds and married with three daughters.
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Brattleboro Wins Legion State Title After Rain Delays
Brattleboro clinches the Vermont American Legion baseball state title edging Bellows Falls 12 to 8 after rain halted play Sunday. The completed championship moves Brattleboro to face the Maine champion at the New England tournament in Manchester New Hampshire opening August 20. Bennington falls from contention after losses to Barre and Bellows Falls.
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North Bennington Bowl Beats Elks 6 to 3 in NFC league game
Elks top North Bennington 6 3 as B J Woodard earns win with 3 strikeouts. Christies, Hart, Racicot contribute. Gabrus versus Kenyon in mound duel. Match features six runs on seven hits for Elks and seven hits for North Bennington.
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Baseball Standings and Results From National and American Leagues
National League standings show Los Angeles leading with 67 wins and 48 losses, followed by San Francisco and Milwaukee. Cincinnati trails, while Philadelphia and Pittsburgh hover mid pack. Philadelphia beat Houston 5 1. Chicago swept Washington, and New York blanked at Pittsburgh as rain affected one game. American League leaders Minnesota and Baltimore post strong records. notable results include Boston beating Baltimore and Detroit defeating Kansas City.
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Arlington Downs H.F. Kiwanis 10-5 upset at Hoosick Falls
Arlington Interstate baseball beat the Kiwanis of Hoosick Falls 10-5 after a fast start by Arlington. Mike Knox earned the win with Don Corey helping the last three innings, while Joe Martelli took the loss. Arlington next faces second place CYO at 6 p.m. Monday at the high school field.
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