Nicklaus credits practice for new U S Open mark
Jack Nicklaus says he actually won the 1967 U S Open a day earlier after an hour of private practice following the third round. He corrected aiming and putting technique, then shot a final round 65 to beat Arnold Palmer by four strokes at Baltusrol. Nicklaus dismissed the record when the late surge came.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Highlights Across Leagues
Major and minor standings show Chicago leading the American League with a .610, followed by Detroit and Minnesota. Key results include Baltimore, Cleveland, and New York wins. National League leaders St Louis and Cincinnati post strong records, with several night games scheduled across both leagues.
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Fleckman Shares Common Bond With Open Champ Nicklaus
U S Open winner Jack Nicklaus comforted Marty Fleckman after a final round 80 left the Texas amateur 14 strokes back at 289. Nicklaus recalled his own Open missteps and noted Fleckman’s potential while Fleckman offered little public comment after the round.
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Eagle Nine Ends Tansitor Streak in 2-0 Victory
Mark Rosseau pitched a complete game for the Eagles of Bennington Little League, defeating first place Tansitor 2-0 and ending their 23 game winning streak. Rosseau fanned 13 and drove in two runs, giving the Eagles the first and final runs on a Wilson single and Parizo triple.
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Fireballing Don Wilson Throws Astros to No-Hitter
23 year old Don Wilson fired over 100 fast balls against the Braves, striking out 15 including Henry Aaron, to complete the Astros first no hitter in a 2-0 victory at the Astrodome. He ignored control advice and relied on pure fastball power for the win and a 28th strikeout in two games.
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No Hitter Shared By Local Tandem
ARLINGTON The Pirates of the Norshaft Arlington Little League swept the Red Sox 7 2 with two pitchers sharing a no hit effort Cukle Brown earned the win and Dave Hoyt tossed four innings of no hit relief Hoyt faced no hits or runs Terry Livingston took the loss Jimmy Edgerton led Pirates with three hits including a home run and two singles Red Sox 000 200 2 Pirates 003 04x 7.
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