Nicklaus Captures American Classic In Playoff
In Akron Ohio Jack Nicklaus defeated Lee Elder in a sudden death playoff to win the American Golf Classic. Elder, 33, led most of regulation but bogeyed the 18th, forcing the playoff where Nicklaus birdied the 10 foot clincher. Beard dropped from the playoff after the first hole.
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Jack Nicklaus
Lee Elder
Elder
Big Jack
Washington, D.C
Nicklaus
Frank Beard
Seeeneree Demme
Beard
Don Beis
Seattle
Bert Yancey
Beis
Yancey
Bob Stanton
Julius Boros
Bob Lunn
George Knusson
Art Wail
Gardner Dickinson
Ray Floyd
Rod Funseth
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
Bill Campbell
U.S
Chiefs Face Cardinals Without McClinton In Exhibition
Kansas City prepares for a Saturday night matchup with St. Louis without Curtis McClinton due to a fractured cheekbone from the Vikings game. Wendell Hayes handles rushing duties as the Chiefs aim to avoid overemphasis on any single exhibition clash.
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Curtis McClinton
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Mike Garrett
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Carl Eller
Minnesota Vikings
Twin Cities
Chiefs
Former KU Backfield Coach Mullins Dies of Cancer
Laurence Moon Mullins 60 a former University of Kansas backfield coach died of cancer Saturday night in Chicago. He coached at St Benedicts College Atchison and Notre Dame teams 1928 1929 1980. Survivors include widow Mary two sons Rev Lawrence Mullins and Mike four daughters with burial in South Bend Cedar Grove Cemetery.
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Marquette
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Athletic Institute
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Lawrence Jr
Davenport
Iowa
Mike Mullins
Mary Ellen Matera
Regina
Anne McCredy
Margaret Wilson
Cedar Grove Cemetery
South Bend
Ind
Minor League Results From Saturday
Pacific Coast League games saw Seattle beat Hawaii 4 to 2 and Portland defeating Tacoma 4 to 3 while Spokane hosted Denver and Indianapolis played Oklahoma City in wet conditions Tulsa endured a 8 to 9 loss against an opponent Phoenix fell 0 to 5 against San Diego and Vancouver won 4 to 1. International League action had Toledo besting Jacksonville 10 to 5 Buffalo over Richmond 6 to 3 Rochester 3 Louisville 2 and Columbus 7 over Syracuse 4
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San Diego
Vancouver
Portland
Tacoma
Toledo
Jacksonville
Buffalo
Richmond
Rochester
Louisville
Columbus
Syracuse
Sunday scoreline roundup from multiple games
Sunday results list several matches with varied outcomes. Notable scores include Spokane 2 0 Denver 1 2 and Richmond 11 3 over Jacksonville. Columbus blanked Rochester 6 0 and Syracuse 5 7. The 1st game extended to 16 innings.
Kansas to Set Waterfowl Seasons for 1968-69
Kansas Fish and Game Commission will set fall and winter waterfowl seasons for 1968 at a August 21 meeting starting 9 a.m. at Pittsburg Midway Coal Mining Co. lodge near Hallowell. The event invites hunters and landowners to participate as the Central Flyway process moves forward with input from state and federal partners.
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Hallowell
Central Flyway Waterfowl Council
Albuquerque
N.M. Marvin Schwilling
Great Bend
U.S
Baseball Standings and Scores From the National League
National League standings show St Louis leading with 76 wins and 41 losses. Chicago 62 55 and San Francisco 60 56 follow. Atlanta and Cincinnati at 60 57 and 57 55. Results include St Louis 7 Atlanta 1 and Houston 16-4 Pittsburgh 3-7.
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Philadelphia
Ryun Wins Mile In Olympic Trials
Jim Ryun, age 20 and recently cleared of mononucleosis, won the Mt San Antonio pre Olympic mile in 3 55.9 with a fast final 55.1. Billy Mills also showed comeback form after back trouble, while stars like Seaeter Beamon Smith and Greene skipped the meet.
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Roscoe Divine
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Ryan
Mt. San Antonio
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Uncle Sam
Mills
Billy
Flagstaff
United States
Bob Seaeter
Bob Beamon
Tommie Smith
Charlie Greene
Sprint Car Races Set for Mid-American Fair in Topeka
National Speedways schedules two day sprint car event at the Mid-American Fair in Topeka on Sept 7 and 8. Afternoon program begins with 1 pm time trials, followed by racing at 2 pm. Seven events tally Grand Championship points in the crash victims open cockpit sprinters.
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Topeka
National Speedways
Comics and Classifieds Highlight Page Five
Daily page five features comics and classified ads for readers seeking humor entertainment and local listings. The notice signals ongoing sections with new items and opportunities for buying selling and job postings.
Regan Dominates Reds as Cubs Win in 15 Innings
Phil Regan silenced Cincinnati as Billy Williams hit a three run inside the park homer in the 15th inning to lift Chicago past Cincinnati 8-5. Regan worked 7 2 3 innings in relief. Don Drysdale, Felix Millan, Ray Sadecki and Mike McCormick led other NL performers in a day of strong pitching and timely hitting.</S>
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Ace Regan
Reds
Don Kessinger
Cubs
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Williams
May
Ernie Banks
Regan
Tony Perez
Clay Carroll
Rose
Jaster Back In Cards Rotation
CHICAGO AP Larry Jaster returns to the St Louis Cardinals pitching rotation after a missed turn. He faces the Chicago Cubs and Bill Hands in a key matchup as the Cubs chase three of four to close the gap on the NL leaders. Chicago trails St Louis by 14 games.
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St. Louis Cardinals
Jaster
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Redbirds
Peralta vs Paez and Morales Stops In Buenos Aires
Gregorio Peralta defeats Miguel Angel Paez by points over ten rounds in Buenos Aires. Renato Morales stops Nestor Peralta in six rounds. Fructuoso Vazquez loses to Nestor Peralta in two rounds.
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Buenos Aires
Gregorio Peralta
Argentina
Miguel Angel Paez
Avenacer Peralta
Renato Morales
Brazil
Nestor Peralta
Fructuoso Vazquez
Doubleheader sweep as Tigers win in extra innings
In the opener Gates Brown of the Tigers belted a pinch homer in the 14th inning and added a three-run ninth inning run scoring single to seal a 4 8 65 victory over Boston. Don Drysdale of the Dodgers scattered four hits for his eighth shutout of the year in a 1 0 win over Philadelphia.
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Tribune Phone Contact for Carrier Availability
Readers are advised to contact their Tribune by phone through their carrier. If the primary contact is unavailable, dial HE 1-3400 after 6 p.m. for assistance.
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