Ten Year Old Barred From LPGA Championship
Beverly Klass, 10, watched the opening round at Pleasant Valley as adult pros led the field in the LPGA Championship after a Superior Court ruling denied her petition to compete. The LPGA barred under 18s as it revised rules, aiming at Beverly who had earned only $31. Mickey Wright led the field and Gloria Ehret, 25, was among also notable entrants.
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Whitworth Seeks to End Title Drought at LPGA Open
The year’s defense plan targets the crown as former champs Rawls Suggs Hagge Kimball Haynie and Mills join Kathy Whitworth in a bid for the top LPGA titles. Whitworth, who earned 33517 last year, aims to conquer the U S Open and LPGA after earlier wins such as the Lady Carling at Pleasant Valley in 1966.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From Major Leagues
National League standings show St. Louis leading with 50 wins 32 losses. Chicago 46-36, San Francisco 45-38, Cincinnati 48-39, Atlanta 42-39, Pittsburgh 40-39, Philadelphia 40-40, Los Angeles 34-47, Houston 33-50. New York to report Wednesday results. Schedule lists Philadelphia at Atlanta New York at Cincinnati Pittsburgh at St. Louis Chicago at Los Angeles Houston at San Francisco. American League standings show Chicago 47-34, Detroit 55-35, Minnesota 45-36, California 45-40, Boston 41-40, Cleveland 41-42, Baltimore 39-43, New York 36-45, Washington 36-47, Kansas City 35-49. Tonight doubleheaders Cleveland at New York Baltimore at Boston.
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Intrepid Poised to Defend America’s Cup in September
In Newport Rhode Island Intrepid led the second round robin trials beating American Eagle after a strong start by George Hinsman. Intrepid built a one minute lead on the 24.3 mile course and finished 3 minutes 45 seconds ahead. Constellation and Columbia also posted 2-2 records in the trials and prepare for their next matchups.
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Life Crumbles Around Buntin
Former Michigan basketball star Bill Buntin faces a bad check charge while recently cut from the Detroit Lions due to a bad knee. He remains free on bond after arraignment as his 25 year old wife Evelyna filed for divorce last November. Police say he cashed a $75 check at the Statler Hilton Hotel in Detroit to pay a bill, with a warrant issued November 29, 1966, pending resolution.
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Major League Leaders Association Preview Trims and Triumphs
The section lists leaders across batting pitching and fielding categories. Notable names include Frank Robinson Harmonized stats with Cepeda Clemente Aaron Wynn Aaron and Brock leading in various categories. Key figures Killebrew Williams Williams and Cepeda appear atop multiple lists with team affiliations Det Balt Pitt and St Louis referenced.
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Small Trucker Wins His Fight in Atlanta
Joe Jones a 43 year old Black trucker wins an ICC permit allowing him to operate his own trucking company despite protests from major lines. The decision ends years of debt and conflict with the government and industry. Jones a disabled World War II veteran expressed relief calling it the greatest thing that ever happened to a small man.
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Veteran father of eleven gains trucking permit after SBA loan
A veteran and father of eleven details his struggle for a trucking permit. After facing seven ICC denials and a congressional review, the Interstate Commerce Commission finally allowed operation on March 21 to help repay a $25,000 SBA loan, spurring complaints from large trucking firms.
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Kyros Says Maritime Agency Withheld Permit Decision
Rep. Peter N. Kyros argues the federal maritime admin may have withheld action. The ICC ruled there was not sufficient cause to reconsider and granted 90 days for Jones to file routine papers and rates. Jones hopes the ICC will issue a permit allowing his 8 tractors 20 trailers and 20 drivers to haul profitable cargo once approved.
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Independent Agency Urged for Merchant Marine Growth
A House Committee heard that an independent agency would boost merchant marine growth. The witness noted that merchant marine affairs were independently run from 1936 to 1950, but have since been under the Commerce Department.
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Veterans Services Chief Seeks Continued World War Aid
Augusta reports Veterans Services Commissioner Robert R. Washburn urges the legislature to extend World War Assistance grants into a second year after learning on Wednesday that the special session will discuss continuation.
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Longshoreman John Conley Dies in Portland Crane Accident
PORTLAND AP John Conley 64 a veteran longshoreman died Wednesday when a boom fell on him at Terminal Wharf No 3 while he directed unloading on the freighter Learinia loaded with china clay.
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Maine Legislature Funds First Year Of 103rd Biennium
The 103rd Maine Legislature provided money for 1967-8 but not for 1968-9 funding. Lawmakers raised funds in the first year of the current biennium to cover initial costs.
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