U S Open Opens at Oakmont with Nicklaus target
The 73rd United States Open at Oakmont starts with Jack Nicklaus defending his title from Pebble Beach as Tom Weiskopf rises as a major threat. International contenders Bruce Crampton, Gary Player, and Tony Jacklin join a strong field while Weiskopf seeks his first major amid pressure to maintain a hot streak and continue aging rivals’ dominance.
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Nicklaus
Pebble Beach
Calif
Bobby Jones
Walter Hagen
Jones
Ben Hogan
Willie Anderson
Hogan
Weiskopf
Oakmont
Arnold Palmer
Jack
Bruce Crampton
Gary Player
Tony Jacklin
England
Crampton
Nicklaus Still Sees Peak Ahead at Open Time
Jack Nicklaus, holder of 13 majors with near two million in earnings, says he has not peaked and plans to keep playing. He defends the U S Open as he notes steady concentration, future goals, and a long career with a familiar set of clubs and a 13 year old putter.
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Palmer
Lanny Wadkins
Ben Crenshaw
Texas
Bert Yancey
Bob Murphy
Gene Littler
Frank Beard
Billy Casper
Bobby Nich
Trevino
Fairway
Nicklaus
Dunlop
Jack
Bobby Jones
Jones
Americans Leave For Cage Series With Chinese
Indiana University star Quinn Buckner leads a 12 man United States College All Star squad touring China June 16 to July 7 for eight exhibition games. Kennedy College of Wahoo Neb joins the trip with coach Gene Bartow providing leadership as the men’s team faces Chinese squads and the Red China national team.
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Chicago
Indiana University
Quinn Buckner
United State College
People's Republic of China
Buckner
America
Red China
Hoosiers
China
John F. Kennedy College of
Wahoo, Neb
Henry Kissinger
Nixon
State Department
U.S. College Sports Council
Kennedy College
Los Angeles
Gene Bartow
Memphis State
UCLA
Bartow
Kansas State
Lon Kruger
Kentucky
Kevin Grevey
Stanford
Rich Kelley
U.S
Russia
Munich
Chuck Nevias
Canton
Hong Kong
Nevias
Red Chi
House Defends VSGA Crown
Virginia Beach pro Jennings House defends his VSGA Open title at the International Town and Country Club in Fairfax with 152 entrants including former champions Claude King and a strong list of pros. The 6,800 yard ITCC layout tightens margins on accuracy as 44 pros and 108 amateurs compete for a $1,000 top prize.
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Virginia Beach
Jennings House
Claude King
Norfolk
House
International Town and Country Club
Virginia
King
Mike Felker
Newport News
Clay Emery
Arlington
Ronnie Gerringer
Mac Main
Richmond
John Snyder
Charlottesville
Dick Canney
Chantilly
Vinny Giles
Rick Bendall
Danville
Giles
Bendall
Nelson Long
Hot Springs
Curtis Strange
Moss Beecroft
O. D. Gardner
Skeeter Heath
Williamsburg
Major League Standings and Tonight's Games
Schedule shows Kansas City at Baltimore and New York at Oakland with listed pitchers, plus Boston at California and several road matchups. Thursday night features San Diego at Montreal and Chicago at Houston as top events.
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Kansas City
Littell
Baltimore
Alexander
New York
Medich
Oakland
Hunter
Boston
Curtis
California
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
San Diego
Montreal
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Atlanta
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Chicago
Houston
Greif
Renko
Jenkins
Hooton
Reuss
W & Petoe
Detroit
Milwaukee
Cleveland
Minnesota
Texas
Phillies hammer Dodgers 16 3 in big win
Philadelphia Phillies routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 16-3 as six runs came in both the first and second innings. Ken Brett earned his fifth win, driving in a homer, while Mike Anderson hit a two run shot and Del Unser delivered a bases loaded triple to cap the inning rally. Bob Boone and Willie Montanez added triples.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers
Ken Brett
Mike Anderson
Bob Boone
Willie Montanez
Tommy John
del Unser
Phillies
Brett
Elks and Bluewell Win In Midget League Play
The Elks defeated Brushfork 6-5 and Bluewell beat Bramwell 13-2 at city park. David Adams earned the Elks win with Mark Lawless on the mound for Bluewell. Charlie Woods hit a three run homer for Brushfork. Two games set for 6 p.m. feature Bluewell vs Brushfork and Bramwell vs the Elks.
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Elks
Brushfork
Bluewell
Bramwell
City Park
David Adams
Mark Lawless
Charlie Woods
City
Weiskopf Seeks Own Path Beyond Nicklaus Shadow
Weiskopf grows tired of being labeled Nicklaus’s heir as he enters the 73rd U S Open at Oakmont. He emphasizes winning majors on his terms and cites recent wins, improved maturity, and a shift to steady, percentage play. He believes he can win 13 majors in the next decade if he stays focused.
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Weiskopf
Nicklaus
Oakmont
Tom Weiskopf
Jack Nicklaus
Jack
Oakmont Country Club
Ohio State
Summer Meeting Set At Princeton
An organizational meeting for the summer basketball leagues in Princeton will be held tonight behind the Princeton Municipal Building. Times vary by grade with 10-12 at 7 p.m. 4-6 at 7 15. 7-9 at 7 30 and girls 7-12 at 7 45.
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Princeton
Princeton Municipal
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