Casper Wins Open in Playoff for $26,500 Prize
Billy Casper captured the U.S. Open title at Olympic Club in a playoff over Arnold Palmer. He earned $26,500 and revealed his Mormon conversion last Jan 1. Casper’s 35-34-69 gave him a one under par total and a dramatic comeback after Palmer led much of the round.
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Nine Charge
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UPI
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South Viet Nam
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Agee Dominates on Basepaths for KC in Show of Range
Tommie Agee, 23, of the Chicago White Sox, has become a disruptive force with speed and aggressiveness on the bases. Leading the league with 19 steals, he exudes hustle and daring, while adding power at the plate, unsettling opponents and even his manager Eddie Stanky.
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White Sox
Eddie Stanky
Agee
Chicago
Cuellar Delivers Another Loss For Desperate Don Drysdale
United Press International reports Houston’s Mike Cuellar improved to 5-0 with a win over the Dodgers, pitching one inning to back a 4-2 Houston victory. Don Drysdale suffered his fifth straight decision as Philadelphia and St. Louis also won on the night, with San Francisco ace Juan Marichal noted for past wins over Drysdale.
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Don Drysdale
Mike Cuellar
Juan Marichal
Dominican Republic
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Tommie
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Ken Berry
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Phil Roof
John Romano
Baltimore
Frank Robinson
Orioles
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California
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Joe Horlen
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Roof
Juan Pizarro
Tony Oliva
Willie Smith
Angels
Ed Kirkpatrick
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Norm Siebern
Jim Grant
Lew Burdette
Little League Eagles beat A and W 9 to 0 in season opener
Eagles score nine runs on five hits to win their first game. Barry LeBarron and Tom Outwater lead the offense with triples. Centerfield Mark White and Keith Parizo star for A and W, while Jeff White suffers the loss as Parizo fans ten in a four hit shutout.
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A&w
Barry LeBarron
Tom Outwater
Mark White
Keith Parizo
Jeff White
Norshaft Arlington Little League Meeting Thursday Night
The Norshaft Arlington Little League will meet Thursday at 8 15 p m at the North Bennington fieldhouse. All major and minor league managers and coaches are urged to attend to discuss All Star team selection, the second half schedule and the minor league schedule amid National League action.
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North Bennington
Ortiz KO seals bid for New York Senate nomination
In Pittsburgh Puerto Rican born Ortiz stopped Johnny Bizzarro of Erie in the 12th round to retain his lightweight title and claim 300,000 votes toward his bid in the New York state Senate Democratic primary. The fight drew 4,204 fans and $31,000 gross. Ortiz earned $42,000 plus half TV/radio proceeds. Bizzarro, 27, was stopped after a body shot and complained the referee stopped it too soon.
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UPI
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Bronx
New York State Senate
Johnny Bizzarro
Erie
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Bizzarro
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Pil Never Fight Again Brawling Boxer Retires
Tom McNeeley, a heavyweight known as Tiger Tom, retires at 28 after a 49 bout career with 12 knockdowns on Floyd Patterson, never KOed, and claims a stable post boxing life. His split decision loss to Curtis Bruce ends his career in Massachusetts with modest earnings and a secure future for his family.
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Michigan State
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Floyd Patterson
Tiger Tom
Tom
Internal Revenue Service
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Toronto
Tom MecNeeley
Curtis Bruce
Massachusetts
Newark
N.J
Manchester Beats Generals in Maple Valley League Clash
Arlington Manchester earned its third straight win in Maple Valley League play Sunday, moving into a first place tie with a decisive performance over the Generals. The victory showcased strong offense and stout defense as Manchester extended its winning streak.
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Baseball Standings and Manchester Triumph Over Arlington
Baseball standings show St Louis defeated New York 4 2 Atlanta beat Phila 7 5 and Houston downed Los Angeles 4 2. Manchester won 10 5 at Fisher School Field behind Mike Frazier who improved to 3 0 with 11 strikeouts as Arlington dropped to 1 1 1. Sam Goodrich led Manchester with a 3 for 3 day and Jim Williams hit the lone triple. Manchester meets undefeated Forest Dale at Forest Dale Sunday.
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Red Sox face Indians after minor league win
Boston, mired in last place, beat an International League all star team 8-4 in Toronto but the win does not affect the American League standings. Rollie Sheldon to start versus John O’Donoghue as Boston heads to Fenway for a two night double header and a Thursday game.
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Cleveland Indians
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Dave Morehead
Dan Osinski
Carl Yastrzemski
Indians
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Sox
Detroit
Jose Santiago
Santiago
Mt. Anthony Club to Host Southern Vermont Junior Golf Matches
More than 30 junior golfers will tee off at Mt. Anthony Country Club on Friday as the southern qualifying round for the Vermont State Junior Golf Tournament runs. Luke Welch notes 18 holes determine the two advancing to the June 29 championship at Neshobe Country Club. Bennington youths Don Jordan Mickey Carmody and Dave Wilkenson have entered. northern Vermont qualifiers occur at Newport Country Club. Last year Jim Garand of Montpelier won the state title defeating Al Hanson.
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Bennington
Mt. Anthony
John Carmody Jr
John Griffin
Dave Morris
Luke Welch
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Neshobe Country Club
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Vermont State Golf Association
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Don Jordan
Mickey Carmody
Dave Wilkenson
Jordan
Carmody
Bennington Catholic
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Bennington High
Newport Country Club
Newport
Jim Garand
Montpelier
al Hanson
St. Johnsbury
Purdy Finishes Second in 15-Lap Special at Lebanon Valley
Barry Purdy placed second in the 15-lap special event at Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon N Y on Saturday, finishing behind John Miller of Red Hook New York. Purdy moved to ninth in the special point standings for the year. The 35-lap spring championship was won by Wee Willie Allen of Auburn New York.
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Barry Purdy
Lebanon Valley Speedway
John Miller
Red Hook
Vermont Open Ends Today Leads By Jay Dolan
Leicester, Mass. golfer Jay Dolan carried a one stroke lead into the final round of the 36 hole Vermont Open at Fairlee. Dolan shot four under par Monday to take the opening round lead as Ed Rubis, Dave Marad and Bob Crowley all opened with 66s, tying for second.
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Leicester
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Ed Rubis
Dave Marad
Wollaston
Bob Crowley
Weston
League Leaders AMERICAN LEAGUE G AB KR H Pet
Ball Bal Snyder Tovar Oliva lead league stats across batting and pitching leaders with names and records from the Giants Dodgers Orioles Phillies and White Sox franchises.
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Watt
Orioles
Pizarro
White Sox
S. Miller
Sanford
Angels
McLain
Tigers
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