Smith Sets World Mark in 220 Yard Dash at Sacramento
San Jose State’s Tommy Smith ran 20.00 seconds for the 220 yard dash at the Sacramento Invitational, erasing Henry Carr’s 1964 mark. Jim Ryan of Kansas clocked 1:44.9 in the half mile at Terre Haute. Smith eyes NCAA championships in Bloomington while Grelle and Danielson shine in San Diego.
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Hancock Junior College
Santa Maria
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Toronto
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Wright dominates Bluegrass Invitational to win by ten strokes
Mickey Wright built her lead each round and captured the Bluegrass Invitational at Hunting Creek Country Club in Louisville. She earned the $1,500 top prize with a final round 71 for a 210 54 hole total.
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Rodgers Wins Buick Open in Grand Blanc
Stocky Phil Rodgers overcame a one stroke deficit with a steady front nine Sunday afternoon to win the Buick Open by two strokes at Grand Blanc Michigan. Rodgers posted 70 73 71 70 for 284 four under par and earned 20000 dollars in prize money.
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Iowa City Takes Junior Davis Cup Title In Tennis
Iowa City players Steve Toughton and Mona Schal lau lead to top honors at Birdland in the Iowa Junior Davis Cup and Junior Wightman Cup events. Moen placed third. Grigswold and Gray pace final rounds amid a large field with matches toward the end.
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Twins Turn Up Heat on White Sox in Series Sweep
Minnesota extends a four game winning streak by beating Chicago 2-1 to move into first division. Mele credits Harmon Killebrew and Cesar Tovar for lifting the club as Versalles recovers from a back injury. Tovar scores the decisive run on Oliva's single in the eighth.
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Giants Promote Dietz and Demote Jesus Alou
The San Francisco Giants promoted outfielder Dick Dietz from Phoenix Giants to the majors while sending Jesus Alou to the Pacific Coast League. Dietz, 24, batted .348 for Phoenix through Saturday night after a $90,000 bonus, and Alou, 23, has been benched for most of the season with injuries and hits .232. The announcements came on Sunday.
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Buhiman Wins Three In Quarter Midget Races
Jim Buhiman captured three victories Sunday night in the weekly Town Quarter Midget races. He won the modified heat the senior heat and the senior main. Bruce Potter won the junior heat and junior main while Jeff Peterman took the modified junior main.
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Andretti Sets Langhorne Track Mark in 109 Mile Race
Mario Andretti of Nazareth Pennsylvania won Langhorne Speedway's 109 mile national championship race for Indianapolis cars. He set a track record in qualifying with a one mile run in 29.36 seconds at 122.615 mph, surpassing his prior mark of 122.075 mph set in Phoenix earlier this year.
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Laver Wins Shay Tournament at West Side Club
Rod Laver secured the $30,500 first prize at the West Side Tennis Club with an unbeaten run in the Shay invitational round robin event. He defeated Ken Rosewall to clinch the title as part of a 19 match unbeaten streak.
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Continental Grid Loop Names Rosen Chief
The Continental Football League named Sel Rosen as commissioner for a two year term expiring January 1968. He had served as acting commissioner for several months. The league also voted to reduce the player limit from 37 to 35, the number who may dress for a game.
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