Open Won By Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus, at age 27, won the U S Open at Baltusrol with a final round 65 to reach 275 total and break Ben Hogan’s 276 scoring record. Arnold Palmer finished second at 279 as Nicklaus earned $30,000 in prize money.
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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1967
Page
7
Jack Nicklaus, at age 27, won the U S Open at Baltusrol with a final round 65 to reach 275 total and break Ben Hogan’s 276 scoring record. Arnold Palmer finished second at 279 as Nicklaus earned $30,000 in prize money.
An old golfing maxim argues against rushing the swing and favors slow, unified action. The hands lead away from the ball, the shoulders move in a vertical circle around the chin, the arms stay extended, and the hips rotate weight to the right as a coordinated unit.
Southern California dominated the 46th NCAA track meet at Brigham Young University, scoring 86 points to overwhelm Oregon 40 and UCLA 27. USC set a world 440 yard relay mark with three sophomores and a junior, swept the pole vault top spots, and eight meet records fell while Karl Ryun noted altitude effects on pacing for a near four-minute mile. Charlie Greene tied and broke 100 yard dash records in eliminations and finals.
Chanute semi pro pitcher Boyd Olds threw a one hitter but allowed a hit in the fifth inning as Lawrence fell 12-0 at City Park. Chanute piled up 14 hits and scored in every frame, with Gary Howell and Everett James each collecting two or more hits. Next appears Chanute at Parsons with new uniforms and the James Boys name.
Chanute American Legion defeated Olathe 30 and 3-2 at City Park. Richard Edwards allowed two hits in game one with seven strikeouts for Chanute. Jack Wiggans held the visitors scoreless after relieving in the second game as Chanute rallied from an early 2-0 deficit. Coffeyville visits City Park tomorrow night for a return game at 8:00.
Mickey Knight, Michigan State state sophomore pitcher, set a school record by appearing in 18 games this spring. The old mark was 17 games, held by Robin Roberts and Fred Devereux. The New York Rangers will train in Kitchener Ont next fall.
Arizona State defeats Houston 11 to 2 to capture a second NCAA baseball crown in three years. Ron Davini, the Sun Devils catcher, is named most outstanding player after a .409 series, amid praise for coach Bobby Winkles and the program’s strong recruiting.
Parkannas of Parsons won the women’s softball tournament at Highland Park behind 1 hit pitcher Shirley Crews. They defeated Iola 10 to 1 in the final, finishing the six day double elimination event without a defeat. Peggy Powell spoiled Crews bid for a no hitter with a seventh inning hit.
In Detroit the A's beat the Tigers 8-4 as Jim Hunter struck out seven over seven innings and Norm Cash hit a two run homer. St Louis topped San Francisco 4-1 behind Dick Hughes four hit ball and a late Orlando Cepeda two run homer. Cepeda’s blast gave the Cards an eighth inning lead with Roger Maris, Cepeda and Tim McCarver driving runs in the first inning.
The Chanute Tribune notes baseball scores and bowling results from the 1967 ABC tournament. Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia, Houston won, Atlanta lost, St Louis defeated San Francisco, and Los Angeles won against Cincinnati. Lou Schissler of Denver rolled the first 300 game in the ABC team event.
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