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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1966

Page

8

Casper Forces Playoff With Palmer In Open Thriller

Arnold Palmer tied Bill Casper at 278 after a stunning final nine as Casper charged from seven strokes down to force a playoff for the National Open. Palmer bogeyed the 15th and 16th while Casper birdied the 15th and parred the rest to reach a dramatic 2-hole tie heading to a 19th hole playoff. Palmer’s late missteps and Casper’s steady putting defined a tense finish on the 6 917 yard par 70 course in Denver with Palmer shooting 71 to Casper 68 for the final round.

Bill Casper Amnold Palmer Sumiay Casper Palmer Bright Sunshine Caspera Nicklaus Big Jack Nicklaus Dave Marr Tony Lema Ben Hogan Los Angeles’ Riviera Club Arnie Mer Denver Winged Foot Mamaroneck N.Y Arnold Palmer San Francisco Billy Casper

McAuliffe Stars as Tigers Top Yankees 2-1 in NY

Dick McAuliffe hit two homers including the go ahead shot off Jim Bouton in the eighth, as Detroit sneaks past New York 2-1. Dave Wickersham allowed five hits in a five hitter for his fourth win, Mantle left after a knee injury risk in the fourth.

NEW York Dick McAuliffe Dave Wickersham Detroit Tigers New York Yankees McAuliffe Jim Bouton Tigers Yankees Mickey Mantle Roger Maris Ray Barker Wickersham Bouton Mantle Ralph Houk

Cowboys Flanker Pete Gent Reflects On Speed

Pete Gent, Dallas Cowboys flanker back, describes himself as not a sprinter yet says his quickness comes from fear, a remark on his role as a pass catcher in the national football scene last season.

Associated Press Pete Gent Dallas Cowboys

Whitworth Wins Milwaukee Jaycee Open In LPGA 72 Holes

Kat Whitworth of San Antonio shattered a 72 hole LPGA record with a 273 to win the Milwaukee Jaycee Open Sunday. She finished two under the 275 standard set by Mickey Wright in 1962, earning 1950 dollars and leading money list for the season. Sandra Haynie of Fort Worth was second at 275, with Dortha Canoni and Carol Mann tied for third at 288 and Marilyn Smith fifth at 290.

Kathy Mickey Wright Spokane Wash Miss Whitworth San Antonio Sandra Haynie Forth Worth Tex Dortha Canoni Carol Mann Marilyn Smith Miss Witworth Drrnier

American league scores and matchups roundup

Monday games featured Minnesota at California with Brunet 5-4 and Grant 5-8, Chicago at Kansas City, Cleveland at Washington, and Detroit at New York. Results shown include Minnesota 6 California 0 and Chicago 2 Kansas City 0 with notes on open and night games.

Baltimore Poses Kansas City California Minnesota Chicago Washington Cleveland Detroit New York Grant Brunet Stafford Washingston Richert

Orioles Rally Past Red Sox in Ninth to Split Twin Bill

Baltimore tops Boston 5 3 as bullpen retires Lennie Green with bases loaded after two runs scored on walks and singles in the ninth. The win lifts Baltimore 2½ games ahead of Cleveland and Detroit in the AL standings.

Boston Red Sox Lennie Green Jose Santiago Orioles Cleveland Detroit Indians Washington New York Baltimore Stu Miller Rico Petrocelli Fisher Baltimor Rhbi Aparicio Petrocit Snyder Frobinen Powell Yst E—Fay McNally Eee Fay D.johnson Josge Gee Stange McMahon ’ Nan Andy Etchebarren Baltimore Oriole Bob Tillman Tillman Etchebarren Dave McNally Bosox

New Zealand Drivers Win 24 Hour Le Mans In Computer Finish

Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon of New Zealand won the Le Mans 24 hour race in a computer made finish that corrected a crowd-expected result. Miles and Hulme led at finish but Ford’s McLaren Amon then claimed victory as the official clock and calculator halted the confusion, setting records for distance and speed.

New Zealand LE Mans France Bruce McLaren Chris Amon Ken Milles Hollywood Califf Denis Hulme Miles Hulme Henry Ford II McLaren Amon Ford Ferrari Ronnnie Bucknam la Canada Calif Dick Hutcherson Keokuk Iowa Miles-Hulme McLaren-Amon Milles Grandstand Daytona Sebring Dan Gurney Costa Mesa

Campaneris Delivers in Both Ends of KC Doubleheader

Bert Campaneris scored the decisive runs in both games as Kansas City defeated California 1-0 and 3-2 in 1 innings. He singled for the opener’s lone run and doubled for the nightcap’s winning tally, aiding Lew Krausse’s and Cookie Rojas’s bullpen duel wins.

Kansas City Bert Campaneris California Wsmith Gosger Harrelson Dgren Rodgers Charles Rome Krause Cotte Fregosi Campaneris Wright Kraume Kravace Nimase Glasep Fits Danny Cater Lew Krausse

Twins Rally Past White Sox 6-4 in late innings

The Minnesota Twins outscored the Chicago White Sox 6-4 after a 32 lead vanished in the third. Bob Allison and Andy Kosco fueled a decisive inning with a Kosco double and a wild pitch scoring, while Harmon Killebrew hit a homer for the Twins. John Romano and Tommy Agee contributed for Chicago with key hits in a three-run third.

White Sox Bob Allison Andy Kosco Jim Kaat Killebrew Twins Kosco Gary Peters Chicago Bant Ken Berry Peters Tommy Agee John Romano Rosco Eliass Ballen Causey Ph Berry Locker Poe Burgess Ph Buford Chives Minnesota G.peters Roma Agee Mincher Sb—Allison S—Baford

Reds put Mel Queen on 15 day disabled list

Cincinnati Reds disable outfielder Mel Queen for 15 days due to a neck ailment. The move affects the roster as the team seeks rest for the veteran and explore replacement options during his absence.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Outfiekder Mel Queen

Senators Topple Cleveland 2-1 in Tight Showdown

Washington Senator Fred Valentine led off with a home run and Ken Hamlin added a sixth inning shot to give the Senators a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians. Mike McCormick earned his fourth victory, allowing four hits, while Indians starter Jack Kralick yielded just three hits in seven innings.

Washington Fred Valentine Ken Hamlin Washington Senators Cleveland Indians Mike McCormick Indians Cleveland Jack Kralick Valentine

Colts Sign Lyles Name of Signing Noted in Brief

The Baltimore Cats announce the signing of Len ny Lyles a speedy defensive halfback. In a baseball note the Senators beat the Cleveland 5 in a game with 31 816 fans at the Children’s Hospital benefit including Valentine homeruns and Camilli Colavito scoring as part of the scoring highlights.

Baltimore Cats National Football League Lenny Lyles Lyles Senators Kralick McCormick Valentine Children’s Hospital

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