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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1966

Page

9

Wedge Predicted To Win Open Says Palmer

Arnold Palmer predicts the wedge will win the 66th U S Open while acknowledging Jack Nicklaus may still hold the edge as the tournament opens. Gary Player and others name Nicklaus as the top threat as the field of 351 arrives for the par 70 Olympic Country Club layout famed for narrow fairways and small greens.

Will Grimsley SAN Francisco Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Jack Palmer Nicklaus Gary

Former Champ In Ill Temper At Old Open Site

San Francisco report on Jack Fleck revisiting Olympic Club after his 1955 National Open victory He is withdrawn and irked by Hogan's lasting fame but says he would be happy to shoot 300 this time He jokes about his play and avoids the limelight while lamenting a missed six foot putt and rough rounds.

Joe Dey US Golf Association Dey Ben Hogan Jack Fleck Palmer Swinner Latrobe Hogan Nicklaus Tony Lema Ken Venturi Julius Boros Billy Casper San Francisco Abe Fleck Togo

Swoboda alleges Mets meddling with his playing time

Ron Swoboda says the New York Mets are again "messing around" with his status as he claims he was kept on the bench and sat out for days. The 22 year old outfielder told Wes Westrum and Johnny Murphy he deserved a job and spoke up, leading to his return to the lineup.

Mike Rathher NEW York Ron Swoboda New York Mets Oda Wes Westrum Johnny Murphy Mets Et Nlovar Norcannel

St Johns Tops Texas in College World Series Thriller

Underdog St Johns of New York defeated Texas 20 in the College World Series second round behind five hitter Walt Witowski and key hitting from John Zarzicki and Matt Galante. Galante went 3 for 4 to raise his season average to .405 while extending a string of 130 consecutive errorless chances.

Omaha Neh St. John’s New York Texas Walt Witowski John Zarzicki Matt Galante Southern California Ohio State Galente Zarzicki Witowski Oklahoma State North Carolina Richard Frank Arizona Northeastern Boston Mike Paul

Parsons Wins Two Matches in Southern Junior Tennis

Steve Parsons of Charleston West Virginia won matches in two different age divisions Tuesday at the Southern Junior and Boys Tennis Tournament in Davidson North Carolina.

Davidson N. C Steve Parsons Charleston W. Va

Maloney Dominates Pirates in Reds Victory

Maloney pitched a three hit game and struck out seven to win his seventh decision against two losses as Cincinnati edged Pittsburgh 2 1. Pete Rose started the scoring with a single and Vada Pinson drove him home, Perez later added the decisive hit. Pirates were led by Woody Frye on the mound and were held to two runs as nine Reds retired.

Maloney Pittseurch Jim Stargell Reds Nati Reds Pittsburgh Woody Fry Piratec Pete Rose Vada Pinson Tony Perez Pinson Bill Mazeroski Roberto Clemente Pirates Willie Perez Tre Dick Simpson

Houston Tops Koufax 3-0 in Dodgers loss on Dierker’s five-hitter

Houston halted Sandy Koufax’s eight game win streak with a 3-0 victory over Los Angeles. Chuck Harrison delivered a bases loaded two-run single in the sixth after a tense pitchers’ duel with Dierker. Bob Aspromonte added a seventh inning homer as Houston completed the scoring.

LOS Angeles Houston Sandy Koufax Dodgers Larry Dierker Chuck Harrison Koufax Dierker Sonny Jackson Dave Nicholson Joe Morgan Harrison Bob Aspromomonte Astros

Holmberg Delivers Tennis Upset at Queen's London

Ron Holmberg, a 2-year veteran from Dallas, defeated John Newcombe 11-9 3-6 6-4 6-4 at Queen's Club in London, ending Newcombe's Wimbledon seed. Earlier, Prem Kumar Lall ousted Fred Stolle 6-4 6-4. Dennis Ralston edged Mark Cox, while St. Louis topped the New York Mets 9-2 in a major league game.

New York Times London Ron Holmberg Dallas John Newcombe Queens Holmberg Newcombe Fred Stolle Premius Lall India Dennis Ralston Mark Cox Britain Kim i/Fletcher Australia

FCA Trip Sets Out From Charleston for Lake Geneva Conference

A group of at least 21 Federation of Christian Athletes members will depart Charleston at 7 p.m. Friday for Lake Geneva New York for an annual FCA conference. Coaches Charley Cobb and Newton Anderson will join with adults Ray McNabb and Johnny Thomas plus 17 boys on the trip with room for about eight more. Contact Thomas Field Co. on Virginia Street for details.

Federation of Christian Athletes Charleston Lake Geneve N. Y FCA Charley Cobb W. Va. Tech Newton Anderson Buckhannon-Upshur High School Ray McNabb Johnny Thomas Thomas Thomas Field Co Virginia St

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