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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1966

Page

4

Western Open lead shared by Blancas and Zarley at Medinah

Homera Blancas and Kermit Zarley, both former University of Houston teammates, fired two-under 69s to share the second round lead at the Western Open in Chicago. Billy Casper slipped to 141 after a 72, unhappy with Medinah rough following a 69.

Chicago Homera Blancas Kermit Zarley University of Houston Medinah Country Club Billy Cas Casper Medinah Tradery Hemera Biaccas Kermit Zariey Billy Casper Jack McGowan Tony Lema Ker Verturi Srnold Palmer Toray Bolt Harry Toscana Tor Aaran Bob Srer Jonany Pott Mike Soucha Tnfa Charles Coady Dowd Sanders Harold Kneece RH Sikes Tab Rod Furserh Gardner Dickson Jr Bruce Devlin Teta Boo Verwry Labron Harris Gay Brewer Jr Don January Tam Brece Crampton Roger Ginsberg Ee Te Joonal Hebert Bert Yancey Watt Er Camptril Rave Hills Tis Mason Pudalph Aly Vanwell Freddie Haat Dear Dan Ske Bob Gaulby Dann Cook Gordon Jones Frank Beard Steve Opperman Dick Hart John Schler Jack Montgomery Steve Spray Emil Esposito Deve Fagan J Mackison Sack Rule Jr Cary Middlecott Rendy Nichols Bane Hiskry Bert Weaver Fay Bolts Terit George Archer Nadie Sonny Methvin Claude King Ken Folkes Dick Lytle Beb Tasks Jacky Cupit Farfield Reb Zimmerman Dpaul Bondesan Tsam Carmichael Urech Terry Oil Hm Ferner Jack Fitck Ren Jay Merett Joel Galdstrand Teis Charlie Sittard

Young Wins Kana iwha Valley Amateur Golf Title at Berry Hills

Dick Young, 21, finished 72 to claim the Kana iwha Valley Amateur by 14 strokes at Berry Hills. He totaled 28 under par for four rounds, with Ken Bowen second at 295 and Dick Fourche third at 297 as John Spence and Noble Holt also placed. Young tamed temper with guidance from Erwin and Clark Young, turning around his game after a prior temper issue.

Dick Young Kanaiwha Valley Young Berry Hills Ken Bowen Dick Fourche John Spence Noble Holt Sistent Ament Berry Ikills Young Said Don Wolfe Dick Foutche Wolfe Meadowsbrook Sleep Hollow Kanawha

Clay Slated For Defense In Germany

In Frankfurt Germany heavyweight champion Cassius Clay will meet Karl Mildenberger on September 10 at the 79 000 seat soccer stadium. Mildenberger European champion has accepted the date with contracts to be signed. Clay may fight Brian London in Ireland next month. Clay is guaranteed about 400 000 dollars plus a share of receipts. Mildenberger will receive 15 percent. Officials estimate attendance around 50 000 spectators.

Frankfurt Germany Cassius Clay Karl Mildenberger Wolfgang Mueller Mildenberger Clay Mueller Brian London Ireland

Ralston Sivives Nine Double Faults To Win Wimbledon

Dennis Ralston the top seed from Bakersfield California survived nine double faults and gusty wind to reach the Wimbledon men's singles quarter finals. He defeated Pierre Darmon of France 6 3 6 4 6 4 6 4 to advance as the only ranked player left in his path.

Wimbledon England Dennis Ralston America Bakersfield Calif Pierre Darmon France Ralston

Kauai King Faces Two Tough Rivals in Classic Showdown

Tennis results feature Mary Ha and Miss Richey advancing as Nancy Fretz falls to Maria Bueno while Margaret Smith and Ann Haydon Jones win in singles. In horse racing, Kauai King seeks a Belmont showdown against Buckpasser and Creme de la Creme in the Classic field as Crème de la Creme and others vie for the $200,000 purse.

Tory Ann Fretz Bob Hewitt Harrisburg Jane Albert Joe Australia Pebble Beach Calif Mary Ha Bill Bowrey Bicht Newark N.J Julie Owen Davidson New York Elf Tom Okker Netherlands Mrs. King Miss Albert South Africa Annette van Zy Miss Habicht Judy Tegart Miss Heldman Trudy Groenman Norma Bayslon Argentina Ina Mild Ann Haydon Jores Britain Frances MacLennan Jerry Liska Chicago Wheni Graustark Buckpasser Kauai King Buck Amberoid He Jr Andl Eladio Henry Forrest Ring Kanawha Valley Ralston Buddy Workman Iselmont Cliff Richey Dallas League Stan Smith Los Angeles U.S Creme de la Creme Workman Eddie Ralston lLittle Leley

Andretti Sets New Qualifying Record at Atlanta Speedway

Marion Andretti of Nazareth Pa. sped a rear engined Ford to 169.014 mph at the Atlanta Raceway qualifying for Sundays 20 000 championship 300. The time surpassed J Foyts last years mark and stood as the fastest Q in U S A C history. Billy Foster of Victoria British Columbia also topped Foyts mark with 166.769 mph as seven other drivers qualified. Trainers for the top Classic contenders spoke anxiously on the eve of the race.

Atlanta, Ga Marion Andretti Nazareth United States Auto Club Atlanta Andretti J. Foyt Billy Foster Victoria British Columbia Foyt Foster

Nitro Horse Show Planned July 2nd at Nitro City Park

Ralston, after matches at a London area tennis club, returns for the Nitro Horse Show slated for Saturday at Nitro City Park starting 7 p.m. The event features 18 classes with registration at 3 p.m. and benefits Little League through proceeds.

Ralston London Nitro City Park Pavilithenlavers Narfarmanra

Parsons Bags Tennis Title In Tough Springfield Meet

Steve Parsons defeated Ron Lague of Cincinnati 7 5 4 1 in a hard fought rear engine Offenhauser championship at Springfield. Other qualifiers included Art Poll, Scott Gordon, and Al Unser, with broad notes on drivers Kauai King and Creme dela Creme near the Withers Mile context.

Springfield Ohio Steve Parsons Ron Lague Cincinnati Offenhauser Im.p.h al Unser Albuqui Ohio Valley Regionallerque N.M Ford Roger McCluskey Scott Tucson Ariz Don Shortstop Bowen Columbus Merry Meagher Rolling Hills John Peckskamp Calis Meagher Huron S.C

Reds Sign 12 Rookies In Major League Draft Picks

Cincinnati Reds announce signing 12 rookies including seven drafted in the recent MLB free agent draft. Names include Darrel Chaney from Hammond Indiana and Mike Oates from Glen Ellyn Illinois. Other signees span positions from pitcher to outfield with players from Alabama to Ohio and Wisconsin.

Cincinnati Cincinnati Reds Darrel Chaney Hammond Ind Reds Sioux Falls D. Q Mike Oates Oates Glen Ellyn Til Glenbard Fake Snhnel Wy OU Jim Cartlidge Aliceville Ala Bob Aragge Chicago Claude Passeau Jr Luceville Donell Goodwin Stockton Calif Ike Luggett Oklahoma City Max Foster Collinsville Ken Copeland Gadsen Steve Ketter Sciotoville Ohio Gary Jones Jackson Mich Bob Hall Eau Claire Wis

Charleston Invitational Meet Opens at Elkland Pool

The largest swimming meet in West Virginia begins at Elkland Pool on Rummel Road with about 450 entrants expected from multiple states. Charleston enters 98 swimmers. Greater Lexington and others compete in boys girls and age groups. Warmups start 8 30 a m qualifying 9 finals 6 to 9 30 p m trophies awarded by Judge Dennis Knapp with no admission charge.

West Virginia Elkland Pool Rummel Rd Dutch Rd Ed Gilbert Charleston Lexington Greater Lexington Huntington Y Riverside Wright-Patterson Air Forces Base Dayton Dayton Dolphins Marietta Ymca Greater Ashland Black Knight Country Club Beckley Common Pleas Dennis ‘Knapp

Six Teams Eye Slow Pitch Title at Ravenswood

Six teams remain in the running for the Kera slow pitch title in Ravenswood with only National Bank of Ripley and Stonefinger's of Parkersburg undefeated. The other four each have one loss. Tonight’s games include Plauche Insurance versus Twin City Furniture of Nitro at 6, Al's Sports Center Smithers versus Spencer Rangers at 6, First National versus Stonefinger's at 7:15, and winners of the 6 pm games meet at 8:30.

Ravenswood National Bank of Ripley Stonefinger All-Stars Parkersburg Plauche Insurance Twin City Furniture of Nitro Al’s Sports!Center of Smithers Spencer Rangers First National Stonefinger’s

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