Hogan Faces Fifth Open Bid At Baltusrol
Ben Hogan 54 trains on Baltusrol as he pursues a fifth U S Open title amid shaky nerves and aging legs. Bill Casper, defending champion, says Hogan has best chance with precise shot placement on the 7 022 yard par 70 course. Hogan lately posted strong showings including a Masters 66 and top three finishes in Houston and Colonial events.
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Minnesota Twins Hammer Detroit 11-5 On Eight-Run Third
Rich Rollins capped an eight-run third with a grand slam as the Minnesota Twins overwhelmed the Detroit Tigers 11-5. Harmon Killebrew added a two-run single and a 15th homer, Cesar Tovar drove in two and scored, while Jim Merritt earned his fourth win.
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Lady Umpire in Training Seeks Custom Chest Protector
Bernice Finley, 35, from Jackson Heights, N Y, attends Finley’s umpire school to become the first woman umpire. She complains the chest protector fits poorly and may need a special model. Finley says she has talent and could get umpiring work, though she must avoid chatting with players.
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Gomahen
Ex NC State Star Bob Seitz Dies at 33
Former North Carolina State basketball center Robert Seitz died after a long illness in Morgantown West Virginia. The 6 foot 11 inch, 263 pound center played with WVU coach Raymond Waters as NC State teammates from 1954 to 1957. Funeral services pending.
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Mets Acquire Hendley From Cubs In Lefty Swap
The New York Mets obtained left handed pitcher Bob Hendley from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for left handed pitcher Rob Gardner and a minor league player to be named later.
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Chicago Cubs
Rob Gardner
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Dodgers Pick Boggs in Eighth Round Farm Club Move
Charleston native Boggs, a recent free agent, was chosen by the Dodgers in the eighth round for their Class A affiliate Seta Barbara in the California League.
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NAIA Official Leo Nicholson dies at 66
Leo Nicholson, 66, former president of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, died Sunday in Laguna Hills California after a long illness.
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Wills Homer Caps Pirates Rally to 7-5 Victory
Maury Wills delivered a three run homer in a six run inning as the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5. Roberto Clemente sparked the rally with a single and stolen base while Bill Mazeroski and Jerry May contributed run producing hits. Dennis Ribant joined the offense with a single that set up Mazeroski's score.
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Pirates edge Cardinals in night game behind Stargell
St Louis tallies seven runs with Gibson sending 74 to plate while Pittsburgh answers with 7 runs aided by Stargell and Brock. Seaver mints 43 for New York in a separate nightcap. Nolan 41 and McCool 33 pace Cincinnati past Atlanta’s Niekro 12.
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Baseball scores and players from a midweek AL slate
A scrambled box score fragment lists several AL and NL teams with scores including Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, Minnesota, Cleveland, New York, California and Washington. Mentions players Brock, McCarver, Wills, Tolan and Carlton with home runs, steals, and strikeout notes amid an unclear game log.
Harper captures Virginia Open in seventh title playoff win
Onancock AP Chandler Harper, 53, clinched a two stroke victory over Herb Hooper of Virginia Beach in an 18 hole playoff at Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club to become the Virginia State Open champion for the seventh time. Hooper finished runner up after a late bogey on 14. Harper earned 1200 dollars. Hooper 750.
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Herb Hooper
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Tom Strange
Wynn's 3-Run Blast Caps Astros 5-2 Win Over Giants
Jim Wynn hit a three run homer after an eighth inning rally to lift the Houston Astros to a 5-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Bob Aspromonte doubled and scored the tying run as Norm Miller pinch hit for pitcher Larry Dierker and reached on a double play.
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Norm Miller
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WVU Ace Meadows Expected To Play Here In Appy Season
Jerry Meadows of West Virginia University, the Mountaineers ace pitcher, is expected to arrive in Bluefield under contract with the Baltimore Orioles after scouts sought to sign him in Morgantown. If terms are accepted he will play here during the 1967 Appy season as full practice begins with conditioning and two daily sessions led by Manager Joe Altobelli. Orioles scouts Ray Scarborough and Vern Hoschell assist in early drills.
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Orioles Hammer Kansas City 10-2 in Monday Clash
Baltimore slugger Luis Aparicio drove in three runs with two triples as the Orioles beat Kansas City 10-2. Pete Richert won to raise his record to 3-7, supported by a five run fourth inning and a homer by Rick Monday.
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Gibson's First Homer Lifts Red Sox Past Yankees 3-1
Rookie catcher Russ Gibson hit his first major league homer a two-run shot in the second inning helping the Boston Red Sox defeat the New York Yankees 3-1 in a rain-delayed game. Gary Bell earned the win for Boston while Joe Verbanic took the loss.
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SC Directors Propose Freshman Eligibility Rule
Southern Conference athletic directors recommended that freshmen be eligible for varsity competition in all sports except football and basketball starting this fall. The proposal heads to the committee on competitive procedure then to the conference executive committee for possible adoption for 1967-68. They also urged splitting baseball into northern and southern divisions with round robin games among regional schools.
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Hornung to Speak in Charleston to Rockets Season Ticket Holders
Former Green Bay Packer Paul Hornung, now with the New Orleans Saints, will address Charleston Rockets season ticket holders Tuesday evening in Charleston AP.
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Phillies Rally Past Braves Behind Farrell Seven-Run Win
Dick Farrell pitched 7 1 3 innings of three hit relief to lift the Philadelphia Phillies over Atlanta 7-4. Ellsworth started, Farrell finished with eight strikeouts, aiding a four run rally after Hank Aaron's first inning homer gave Atlanta a 4-0 lead. The Phillies tied it in the second and pulled ahead with a four run fourth, with key hits from Oliver Allen and Callison.
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