Favorite Nicklaus Faces Tough Field In U S Open Championship
San Francisco report on Jack Nicklaus opening as the 6 to 1 favorite in a 151 player field for the U S Open at Olympic Country Club. Ben Hogan and Jack Fleck are highlighted as significant challengers with Fleck seeking a repeat of his 1955 upset.
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Little League VFW 10 Lions 14 in Manchester clash
In Little League action VFW beat A W 4 10 to 4 as Ed Vosburg pitched a one hitter with 13 strikeouts and a triple. Chip Mathers added a double and a single. Dennis Racicot doubled in three plate appearances. Kerry Bergquist homered for A W. The Display Eagles rainout was rescheduled and a minor league meeting set.
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Mt Anthony Scouts Two Field Options for Next Season
Mt Anthony Patriots face a choice between Welling in North Bennington and a grassy area at the Vermont Soldiers Home for next season. Rain delays a decision as tall grass hides field conditions and mowing is paused. Head coach Ron Reeves noted some dips but exact depths remain undetermined.
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Trading Deadline Not Passed Wednesday By UPI
The major league trading deadline passed midnight Wednesday with the Braves most active in a quiet market. Hank Fischer was traded to Cincinnati for Joey Jay, Don Schwall acquired from Pittsburgh for Billy O'Dell, while the Mets obtained Bob Friend on waivers and indicated Dick Stuart’s release.
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New Game Warden On Duty Here In Vermont
William LaCount has been named new game warden for the Bennington area by the Vermont Fish and Game Department. A 34 year old Montpelier native and former Army veteran, he comes from Island Pond after four years there and studies wildlife botany at the University of Maine last summer. LaCount, single and living in South Shaftsbury, succeeds Jesse T. Watson who retired after 31 years.
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Yawkey backs Boston trades amid writer questions
Boston Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey defended a string of trades as a gamble that will help the 10th place club. He spoke at a rare news conference with executives O Connell Sullivan and manager Herman, denying selling the team and saying he trusted his staff's judgment while noting he was aware of the key moves.
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New Faces Fail To Alter Boston's Sad Season
Boston’s Red Sox fell 11-7 to the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park as pitching upgrade Roland Sheldon made his start while Denny McLain outpitched him. George Smith homered twice for Boston, Kaline fueled Detroit with a ninth inning two-run shot, and Yawkey faced press questions on sale rumors and Herman’s management amid talk of a retractable stadium.
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Records in danger at NCAA meet in Bloomington
More than 500 athletes start a three day NCAA track championship with 12 of 20 events seeing old marks threatened as top times already surpass previous records. West Coast powers UCLA USC and Oregon are favored to win, with notable threats from Arizona’s John Tushaus and Boston College’s John Fiore. Tommie Smith of San Jose State is viewed as the meet’s top overall athlete with entries in four events.
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Baseball Standings Night Games Recap
Night action produced a 4 0 San Francisco win over Houston and 5 4 New York over Atlanta. Cinci improved with 7 6 over Phila in an early game and 9 6 over Phila in the second. St Louis edged Pittsburgh 1 0 and Los Angeles beat Chicago 6 5 in night play.
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Hot Fishing On Warm Brook Derby Draws Arlington Youth
Arlington Warm Brook derby saw 93 children compete as Theresa Hoyt and Martin Kreel led catches earning nets. David Brown and Carol Cross claimed second fish creels while David Laskey and Kathleen Holton topped four fish limits. Frederick Hawley and Susan Wilcox won reels for second limits. Richard Jones and Wendy Hoyt took tackle boxes for largest fish. Cortland Line Co donated 65 pieces of line. Ronald Ryan and Paul Totten contributed cups and syrup for refreshments.
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Summer Meeting Opens at Pownal Green Mountain Park
Green Mountain Park in Pownal launches its eighth thoroughbred summer meeting Friday at 7 45 p m with a 69 night racing program. The track will run Monday through Saturday during the span of the season.
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Mt Anthony Scotch Foursome Night Draws Large Golf Field
Eighty golfers the largest turnout of the season took part in Mt Anthony Country Club weekly Scotch foursome. Low gross went to Lou Liggett and Rusty Griffin with 43. Peters and Davis 45. Blair and Gibney along with Wheeler pairings 46 for third. Carmody teams led by John Carmody Jr. at 47 and three 48s. Additional 49s included Newman pairs and Wisher. Door prize went to Eunice Wisher. three dozen golf balls distributed to winners.
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