Public links demand stamina and devotion in New York area
In the New York metropolitan region public golf draws thousands who endure long waits and nocturnal routines to secure early slots. Players arrive before dawn, sleep in cars, and even send sons to hold spots at courses like Bethpage while others share tips and funds.
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New York
New York Metropolitan Area
New York City
New Jersey
Howard Schwartzman
Scarsdale
N.Y
Dantless Duffers
Bethpage
Golf's TV boom fuels rise in popularity and money
Bluefield Country Club pro Jack Freeman cites TV coverage and big prize money as key drivers behind more people playing golf than ever. He notes Arnold Palmer earning about 700000 in prize money by 1965, inspiring youths to pursue golf as a fun yet lucrative sport.
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Arnold Palmer
Arnie
Bills sign veteran Bobby Smith for 1966 AFL season
Buffalo Bills announce the signing of veteran Bobby Smith for the 1966 AFL campaign. The move adds experience to the roster as the team prepares for the upcoming season.
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N. Y
Buffalo Bills
Bobby Smith
Wade leads passing with Rams then Bears career highlights
Wade, a quarterback who played for the Rams in 1955 to 1959, set Rams passing records and was named Most Valuable Ram in 1958. He later joined the Bears in 1961, throwing 22 touchdowns that season and 18 more in 1961, with continued strong totals through 1963.
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First Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Fletcher shoots 72 as Grover leads with 70 in second round
Fletcher parred the opening three holes then stumbled with a seven on No. 4 and poor tee shots but recovered with a birdie on No. 8. Clark posted 74 after two 37s and Grover fired the day’s low nine with a 33 and ended even par 70 for the second round.
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Championship Flight Sees Split Stroke and Match Play Plan
The format will have the championship flight into a second stroke play round, while lower eight-player flights compete in match play over the final three days. On day three the low 16 return to stroke play 18 holes daily for two days with the champion as the overall lowest 72 hole scorer. The remaining eight in the championship group split into two four player match play brackets for the last two days.
Hazard of cutting old golf balls warned by doctor
Dr. Charles Scott of St. Luke's hospital warns that old golf balls can explode when cut open risking injury. He cites Major Robert Penner of Walter Reed General Hospital who operated on an 11 year old after a liquid center inside a discarded ball exploded into the boy’s face. The core is under high compression and contents such as sulfuric acid and caustic substances have been used in the past.
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St. Luke's Hospital
Robert Penner
Walter Reed General Hospital
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Walter Reed
West Virginia Amateur Golf Championship Adopts New Format
The 1966 West Virginia Amateur Golf Championship at the Greenbrier July 1 4 introduces stroke play for the championship flight and match play for lower flights after a club poll. On opening day all players compete in an 18 hole stroke play round with the top 24 advancing.
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West Virginia
Greenbrier
Open at Olympic Club Sees Few Birdies on 17th 461 to 443 Yards
The 17th hole at Olympic Country Club California yielded the fewest birdies five during the U S Open when last played in 1955 at 461 yards and later shortened to 443 yards. Sam Snead born May 1912 in Hot Springs Virginia, at 54 in 1966 had earned over 350000 by 1965 and likely surpassed a million with other ventures. Gordon Eisman, longtime Beckley club official, became greens supervisor at Fort Walton Beach Florida after leaving Glenbrier club. Gordon's first ace came 21 years earlier on the same course. Show us a man with two feet on the ground and we will show you one attempting a key putt.
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Reds Rally to Top Mets Behind Johnsons Clutch Homer
Cincinnatiными scores three in the eighth inning to beat New York 5-4 as Deron Johnson hit a two out homer and Dick Selma and Dave Eilers issued bases loaded walks. Maloney earned the win to improve to 8-2 while Lewis homered for the Mets.
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Selma
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New York
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Balk
Hornung Signs 66 Packer Contract
Paul Hornung signed for a ninth season with the Green Bay Packers announced by Vince Lombardi. The 30 year old halfback had injuries last year but still posted 105 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown. He has 730 career points with 57 touchdowns 66 field goals and 190 PATs, ranking third among active players.
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Nicklaus Trails In Latrobe Round With Birdies And Rough
Latrobe, Pa. notes Nicklaus firing a surge with birdies on the 14th and 16th to lift near the front as Casper contests. Arnold Palmer led with 71-66-70 while Casper and Nicklaus sit in pursuit with final totals around 207 to 211 as heavy field scores are tallied.
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Rod Funseth
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Robert Murphy
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Ken Still
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