Missing Breakfast Pushes Pat Fitzsimons To Open 67
MEDINAH Illinois AP Young Pat Fitzsimons far from home faced nerves and skipped breakfast before shooting four under par 67 in the opening round of the U S Open. The 24 year old from Salem Oregon rose from obscurity after winning the Los Angeles Open earlier this year and promised cotton clothes over polyester while explaining his journey from PGA Q school to the tour with his mother’s backing.
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Palmer Surges as Open Field Struggles in Medinah Round
Arnold Palmer fired a two under par 69 to sit two behind leaders Pat Fitzsimons and Tom Watson amid a crowded field at Medinah. Watson and Fitzsimons each posted 67 as Palmer capitalized on fairways and steady iron play while rivals struggled on the muddy, long rough course.
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Make or Break Fitzsimons Hits Open Peak in Los Angeles
Watson and Fitzsimons discuss a make or break season as Fitzsimons earns success at the Los Angeles Open. Palmer, winner of two European events this summer and Ryder Cup captain designate, drew a record gallery of 14 500 as gates closed at noon.
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Weiskopf Persuaded Not to Quit Open
At Medinah II Tom Weiskopf considered withdrawing from the U S Open after a frustrating start and a disputed ruling on the eighth hole He criticized the decision saying the ruling was unfair and he should have had relief under local rules due to the wet conditions The committee maintained the ball rested near a natural indentation and not a tire mark despite traffic evidence
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Brakettes Old Timers Clash in Memorial Field Festival
The Raybestos Brakettes meet Brakette Old Timers in a nine inning festival game tonight at Memorial Field with pre game festivities at 7. The Barnum Festival features entertainment by Jenny Linds and Hall of Fame trio Bertha Tickey Rosemary Stratton and Kathryn King guiding the Old Timers. Defending world champions Brakettes ride 20 game win streak with Joan Joyce Pat Whitman sharing pitching duties and Sharron Backus Cec Ponce joining the roster.
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Sam Snead Warns Golfers To Dodge Lightning on Courses
Sam Snead, at Medinah, warns golfers to avoid the middle of fairways during storms. He recalls a caddie killed by lightning near White Sulphur Springs and cites the 1937 Kansas City tragedy where two spectators died. He also notes his brother Pete was struck, belt buckle melted and paralyzed briefly.
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Winless Bridgeport A's Meet Trumbull In City Loop
Senior City League action resumes with 0-3 Bridgeport A's facing 0-3 Trumbull at Seaside 1. The game starts at 5 43 with both teams seeking their first win of the season.
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