Sanders edges Weiskopf in Greensboro playoff for third win
Doug Sanders wins the Greater Greensboro Open in a sudden death playoff over Tom Weiskopf to claim his third victory of the season and his prep for the Masters in Augusta. Sanders, 32, earned $20,000 and solidified confidence ahead of the Masters. Arnold Palmer vows further work on his putting and wedge play after finishing eight under par.
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Ojai
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Bedford
Ohio
Sikes and Rodgers Earn Masters Spots in Greensboro Open
In Greensboro R H Sikes and Phil Rodgers earned Masters places by scoring well in the Greater Greensboro Open. Weiskopf led with 55 points and added 24 as runner-up, Sikes finished tied sixth for 19 points to reach 116, Rodgers shot 67 to finish tied for 15th for eight points reaching 96. George Archer and Joe Campbell tied for 30th.
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Baseball All-Star Futures and World Series Speculation
Milton Richman surveys the 1969 pennant race with predictions for both leagues. He highlights Cincinnati and Cleveland as top contenders with strong pitching, cites Dodgers pitching gains and Don Sutton as a rising star, and notes Detroit and Minnesota as potential challengers. He forecasts notable shifts, including possible White Sox and Senators moves and the impact of ballparks and young players.
AAU Wrestling Meet Opens in Lincoln with Top Amateurs
About 300 premier amateur wrestlers from the United States and foreign contenders will compete as the National Amateur Athletic Union tournament starts in Lincoln. Two days of Greco-Roman wrestling lead into three days of freestyle, with many defending champions in attendance. Japan sends eight competitors while Iran is represented by Mohamad Sadrzadeh, a three time Iranian high school champion studying at Phoenix College. The event acts as a prelude to U S national teams for world championships in Toledo. Russ Camilleri is among the three grapplers defending crowns in both formats.
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Iran
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Iowa State Cyclones place in National Gym. Palance wins third
At University Park Pennsylvania Iowa State sends five to finals in the national meet. Jerry Crowder places second on parallel bars with Michigan State's Jim Curzi. Jim Jackson tied for second on still rings. Tur Clarke fourth on parallel bars. Fontana sixth on horizontal bar. Marc Slotten ties for third on side horse. Gary Hoskins of California State College wins the all around. Other event winners listed among 41 entrants include Harold Blackwell and Bob Daschuh.
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Iowa
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Jim Jackson
Ed Gunny
Tur Clarke
Michigan
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Marc Slotten
Gary Hoskins
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Marion
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Black
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Dr. Polan
Aandicap
Harold Blackwell
Clinton
Bob
Boxing fight results from Steubenville and other cities
AP reports results from multiple bouts: in Steubenville one-comboy Bill Seutn defeated Johnny Rendaro, with Dowgie Agia stopping Tommy Tibbs. In Los Angeles Bobby Valdez appeared, Manny Ocnea advanced, and in Guadalajara Roberto Davila stopped Lee Williams. Quito saw Jaime Vallares and Carlos Teo Cruz draw, while in Caracas Pedro Gomez knocked out Justiano Aguilar.
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Peru
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Lee Williams
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Ecuador
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Carlos Teo Cruz
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Caracas
Venezuela
Pedro Gomez
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Millhiser-Smith Agency
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