Nicklaus Seeks Top Money as He Wins Philadelphia Classic
Jack Nicklaus clinched the Philadelphia Golf Classic with a 7 under par 77, surging to $24,300 in prize money. The victory, paired with his Thunderbird win last week, put him on track to surpass Arnold Palmer’s 1963 money record at the PGA Championship amid fierce competition and a dramatic finish at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club.
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Gary Player
Gardner Dickinson
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R.H. Sikes
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George Knudson
Sam Snead
Ben Hogan
Delmolino Triumphs At Lebanon Valley Speedway Victory
Delmolino of Sheffield Mass won the Lebanon Valley Speedway feature, his fifth win of the season, after advancing from mid pack with eight laps left. Markle finished second, Peck third, Tripp fourth, with novice winner Corallis. Green Mountain Park opens with Phil Ernst leading riders with 20 wins in 18 nights.
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Red Hook
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Clinton Heights
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South Egremont
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Pownal
Green Mountain Park
Vermont
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Covington
Wentworth title match ends in close tennis win
Ned Weld of Weston beat Church Kinley 6-4 11-9 7-5 to win the Went- crest court tennis tournament at New Castle New Hampshire. Ambrose Burfoot won the 12 mile road race in New Longdon Connecticut, beating Johnny Kelley who incurred a heat collapse with two miles left.
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Businessmen's Best-Ball Set at BHCC
A two ball best ball golf tournament is planned for the Berkshire Hills Country Club. The Business Men's League will host thirty teams with tee times listed for numerous participants and guests.
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U.S. Braces for Britain After 1st Loss to Canada
Canada defeated the United States in the Americas Cup, 22 14 to 19 14, in Winnipeg. Keith Alexander of Calgary led Canada with a 4 3 win alongside Nick Westock, while Americans Mark Hopkins and Bill Campbell stood out in singles. Campbell contributed to eight of the U S points as the Walker Cup team prepared to defend against England in Baltimore next month.
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Tomas Lehmann
Johnny Johnston
Vancouver
Mauricio Urdaneta
Baltimore
Leichelberger
Morey
Wilk Shoots 70 In BHCC Kickers Golf Tournament
George Wilk shot a 70 to take low gross honors in the men s kickers event at Berkshire Hillis Country Club yesterday. Charles Wasson and Steve Naprava won net draw prizes with 7s among sixteen players. Walt Watroba had 76 for low score in Saturday s 12-player event. Larry Utzig won the net draw prize with 74. In the women s kickers yesterday Mrs Charles Valuski had low gross 45 and Mrs Gloria Aronstein took the net draw prize with 41 among five players.
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Westfield Wins Massachusetts State Babe Ruth Crown
The Westfield Babe Ruth All Stars defeated Lynn 8 3 to take the state title in Webster. Westfield earlier beat Pittsfield National League in the regionals and will play Keene New Hampshire Friday night at 8 in Manchester in the regional playoffs.
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Belanger Debuts as Pinch Runner for Orioles
Former Pittsfield High star Mark Belanger made his major league debut Saturday night as a pinch runner for the Baltimore Orioles in a 7 4 loss to the Kansas City Athletics in Kansas City. Called up Friday after Luis Aparicio contracted mumps, Belanger flew in after playing shortstop for Elmira in a 9 5 win over Williamsport. He will serve as utility infielder for Baltimore until Aparicio recovers, then likely return to Elmira.
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Bates Names Wigton New Coach for Three Sports
Bates College in Lewiston, Maine picks Connecticut coach George L. Wigton to lead basketball, soccer, and tennis. Wigton previously served on the UConn staff from 1956 to 1964 and coached at Staples High in Westport. He was interim UConn hoop coach in 1963 and helped the Huskies win the Yankee Conference crown.
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Ohio State University
Accavallo and Tanaka Win Non Title Boxing Bouts
In Buenos Aires Horacio Accavallo defeated Salvatore Burruni in a non title bout by outpoint while in Tokyo Kiyoshi Tanaka beat Rick Magramo by decision. The card noted percentages and weights for the fighters from Italy Japan and the Philippines.
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Salvatore Burruni
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Kiyoshi Tanaka
Japan
Rick
Flash) Magramo
Philippines
Americans Need One Win To Take Wightman Cup
United States holds a 3-1 edge after four of seven matches in Cleveland with Britain needing one win to claim the Wightman Cup. Billie Jean Moffitt and Nancy Richey were set to meet England’s Liz Starkie and Ann Haydon Jones as the final day of play began, plus the Moffitt Susman duo to face Jones and Wade.
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