Champlain Valley Golfer Ayer Wins Sudden-Death Playoff
Norm Ayer of Champlain Valley Union High School defeated Mickey Carmody of Mount Anthony Union in a sudden-death playoff on the wet Middlebury College course to capture the Vermont Junior Golf Championship. Carmody led mid-round but a late birdie miss and key putts allowed Ayer to force extra holes and win on the 19th.
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Standings and golf recap with Vermont match results
The piece lists Friday league games including St Louis at Chicago and New York at Houston, plus late night matches. It then covers a Vermont golf match where Carmody and Ayer duel to sudden death at Champlain Valley, with Ayer winning on the nineteenth hole and both players earning spots in the New England Scholastic Golf Championship.
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Gibson Aims to Halter Drysdale’s Record Pace
Cardinals pitcher Bob Gibson stalking six straight shutouts and 58 2-3 scoreless innings set by Don Drysdale as he beat the Pirates to reach five straight shutouts and 48 scoreless frames while Drysdale adds a two hitter for his 200th win. Dodgers see potential clash next week with Gibson likely matching or beating the records.
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Auburn Coach Hospitalized after Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Auburn University legend Ralph Shug Jordan, a longtime winning coach, is hospitalized at St Francis Hospital in Columbus Ga after an exploratory operation revealed early stage prostate cancer. Doctors expect a complete recovery and plan further treatment. he is slated for release today.
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Weather Conditions Key To Lions Rotary Clash
The third annual Bennington Lions versus Rotary softball game hinges on a dreary forecast with showers likely through the day and evening. Both managers say their teams are ready despite the risk of a slow field, and events include three legged race and golf chip contests with multiple entries from each club. Mt Anthony Union High School presents gifts to its undefeated 16-0 Class L baseball champions before the 7 p.m. parade and kickoff at Spinelli Memorial Field.
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Ocean Angling Vacation on Rum Island Harvests Mackerel Catch
The narrator recounts a family fishing trip to Rum Island with grandson Steven, joining Vermont friends the Stannards and Captain York aboard The Ranger. A 61 foot charter boat carried about fifty anglers to mackerel grounds in the Merrimac River, yielding an estimated 1,000 fish in three hours, followed by bottom fishing for haddock and a fresh fish fry on return. The piece notes limited striped bass despite new surf tackle and plans for future fishing along the Merrimac River and surf.
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Weather Wins Softball Classic Postponed to Monday Night
Jupiter Pluvius forced postponement of the Rotary third annual softball classic at Spinelli Memorial Field. The event, with a parade, three legged race, golf contest, and ceremonies for the 1968 Mt. Anthony High School varsity baseball squad, will now occur Monday at 7 p.m. with festivities intact.
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Palmer Trevino Early Favorites In Cleveland
Arnold Palmer and Lee Trevino emerged as early favorites in Cleveland as Palmer aims to regain form after recent troubles and Trevino seeks to defend his U.S. Open title. Local fans backed the pair amid fluctuating form and anticipated strong performances.
Gary Player Faces Critics Over Desire and Big Three
Gary Player defends himself against nitpickers claiming he lacks desire as he eyes the Cleveland Open. He cites a 70,000 stroke average and top ten finishes in 10 of 14 events, arguing the world view of the Big Three should be global, not America centered. Palmer and Trevino headline a rain-affected pro-am at Lakewood Country Club, with Palmer tying Sikes for early lead and Trevino posting 69 amid praise for his form after a U.S. Open win.
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Dan Sikes
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Bert Weaver
Julius Boros
Gardner Dickinson
United States Team Falls to Russian National Club 91-83
The touring U S basketball squad lost to the Soviet National Club 91-83 in Moscow. The Americans stand 1-1 on their Soviet Union tour after an 84-78 victory in Minsk.
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Boog Powell Powers Orioles Past Red Sox for 6-2 Win
Boog Powell went 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2. Powell, now batting .264 with 12 homers and 47 RBIs, hit back-to-back with Frank Robinson in the sixth to cap a 4-0 lead. Dave McNally earned the win, improving to 8-6.
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