Colbert Erickson Lead Open as Palmer Nicklaus Zag
Colbert and Erickson surged to a 138 after two rounds at Merion as McGee Brewer and Devlin chased. Palmer shot 68 and Nicklaus 72 to sit at 141, while heavyweights Casper Weiskopf Player Trevino and Jacklin faltered in a chaotic US Open scene.
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Nicklaus Criticizes Pin Placements At Merion
Jack Nicklaus criticizes USGA for unfair pin placements at Merion and draws a sharp retort from Arnold Palmer. Palmer says Nicklaus plays too slowly and accuses him of delaying play during the round.
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Napoles Regains Welterweight Title in Los Angeles
The article notes Jose Napoles, Mexico, defeated Billy Backus in Los Angeles to reclaim the world welterweight championship. It highlights a shift with Joe Frazier and Bob Foster as remaining U S world champions, and discusses the thinning American presence across divisions and top ten ratings, mentioning historical figures and titles.
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Rear Engine Rail Leads Qualifying at Bristol Nationals
Jim Nicoll impressed in the 7th Spring Nationals at Bristol International Speedway with a 6.80 second elapsed time in a rear engine rail. Rain halted Friday action as qualifying continued Saturday for the $100,000 event. Dick Landy led stock cars with 10.16 seconds at 138.46 mph in a 1971 Dodge, while Joe Satmary ran 10.38 in a 1971 Camaro.
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Rich Creek Upends Peterstown 9-5 in Little League
Rich Creek defeated Peterstown 9-5 in Little League action at Peterstown Friday night. It was Peterstown’s first loss in three outings as starter Steve Ballangee took the loss for Peterstown.
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Rookie Chambliss Leads Indians Past Tigers 7-0 in Cleveland
Chris Chambliss hit a triple and a homer driving in four runs as four Cleveland pitchers held Detroit to four hits in a 7-0 win. Rich Hand earned his first victory of the season, and a late eighth inning brawl led to ejections for Denehy Fosse Hodge Horton and Brown.
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Cubs blank Cardinals in 15-5 rout on strong hitting
Chicago Cubs erupt for a season high 15 runs led by Billy Williams Ron Santo and Jim Hickman with two run homers. Milt Pappas wins in his first start since June 7 as St Louis drops fourth in 18. In New York Gary Gentry fires a two hitter as Mets defeat Phillies 2-0 with Ken Singleton driving in both runs.
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Jaycees and Bluewell Dominate Bluefield League Night
In Bluefield Peanut League action Friday the Jaycees beat the Elks 7-4 and Bluewell defeated the Legion 13-2. In Pee Wee play the Elks routed Brushfork 22-2 and Bluewell beat the Legion 9-3. A Monday schedule features Jaycees vs Bluewell and Legion vs Jaycees and Bluewell vs Elks.
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Fincastle 36-Hole Member-Guest Golf Tourney Opens
The annual 36 hole Fincastle member guest golf tournament starts today with 18 holes on the first day and the remainder Sunday. Seventy two teams are expected to compete directed by LeRoy Katz and golf pro Roger Floyd. Guests hail from Texas New York Connecticut Georgia Pennsylvania Ohio North Carolina Virginia and West Virginia along with local players. Several social events are planned.
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Andretti Escapes Injury In Mishap At Dutch Grand Prix
Mario Andretti from Nazareth Pennsylvania escaped injury after a high speed practice crash at Zandvoort. His Ferrari shed a rear tire on the main straight and spun into the protective netting, ending in the sand dunes as officials halted the session.
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