Open golf turns into game for little fat fellows says editor
Editor Dick Wesley reports that the U S Open in Houston highlighted a trend toward heavier players and a shift in public focus. Orville Moody won $30,000. Bob Murphy, dubbed Florida Fats, led early but faded to fifth. Arnold Palmer drew the loudest crowds and cheers, while Trevino rejected his Mexican identity after riches.
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Fairly Lifts Expos Past Cubs By 3-2
Ron Fairly delivered a tie breaking double in the eighth inning to lift the Montreal Expos to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. Ernie Banks moved into 15th on the all time RBI list with his 1 538th. Banks, Collins and Staub contributed to a third inning Expos run with key hits.
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Twins Rally Past A's In 10th For 14-4 Win
Harmon Killebrew belted a tie breaking three run homer as the Minnesota Twins erupted for 11 runs in the 10th inning to defeat the Oakland Athletics 14 4. The Twins sent 16 batters to the plate in the 10th and moved within one percentage point of first place in the AL West.
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University Club Tourney Slated For Friday
The University Club of Bluefield hosts its annual golf tourney with a choice of two courses Fincastle Country Club and Bluefield Country Club. Play starts at Bluefield Friday with Fincastle matches noon. A 6 30 cocktail party dinner and trophy awards follow at the Bluefield club with Dr David Bell presiding and Judge H M Jarrett delivering a talk.
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Ack Ack Breezes To Victory In Arlington Classic
Ack Ack surged at the stretch to win the Arlington Classic at Arlington Park by 4 1/2 lengths over King Of The Castle. Fast Hilarious was third and Dike finished fourth. Cain Hoy Stables owned the winner with Braulio Baeza aboard, completing the mile in 1 24 2 5 and paying 5.20 3.40 2.80.
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Stolle Captures London Grass Courts Title at Queen's Club
Fred Stolle defeated John Newcombe 6 3 22 20 to win the London grass courts title at Queen's Club as Wimbledon looms. The two Australians battled nearly two hours in the second set, turning the match into a rugged workout.
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