Wind Tone wins feature at Agricultural Park in 7th race
Wind Tone, owned by Smrrat Piediray of Columbus and trained by John Pensick, broke a long drought to win the feature seventh race at Agricultural Park. Jed Keoffey notched his first Columbus season victory as Wind Tone nosed out Ku Ku at the wire in 1:49 4-5 for 64? furlongs, with Windy Tané paying $6.20. Terry Barnes rode three winners, and Nebraska stables led with multiple regional victors amid 2,985 spectators.
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Smrrat Piediray
Columbus
John Pensick
Agricultural Park
oWinkess
Ku Ku
Jed Keoffey
Windy Tané
Terry Barnes
Mike's Gal
Jet Smooth
Stratatea
Jerry Hetelle
Ad Red Snapper
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Bnyada
Jel Smipolh
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Nicklaus Man to Beat in 52nd PGA Golf Meet
Nicklaus, after a six under par 64 in the qualifying tuneup, is favored as the 52nd PGA Championship opens at Southern Hills Country Club. Defending champ Ray Floyd, plus Lee Trevino Tony Jacklin Billy Casper and Arnold Palmer, are among top contenders on the 6,952 yard course famed for tough rough.
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Okla
UPI
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Southern Hills Country Club
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Pallas
Dayton
Ohio
Chance
Lee Trevino
Tony Dacklin
England
Billy Casper
Arnie Palmer
Uerough
Bruce Crampton
Australia
Red Sox recall pitcher Curtis to fill Army camp vacancies
Boston announced left hander Jack Curtis, 22, recalled from Pawtucket to help fill vacancies created by two players at Army summer camp. Curtis was 9-7 with Pawtucket. Nagy and Fiore began two weeks of military training. Nagy was 3-3 in 16 games, Fiore hitting .173.
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Boston Ite Sox
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Pawtucket
Curtis
Mike Nagy
Mike Fiore
Nagy
Fiore
Marichal Posts Best NL Control in 1969 Pitching
San Francisco Giants pitcher Juan Marichal posted the league’s best control in 1969 with a walk per game average of 1.62. The right hander dominated NL hurlers by keeping free passes scarce and delivering precise control on the mound.
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Juan Marichal
San Francisco Giants
Royals Rally Tops Wichita In First Inning Burst
Omah high six batters reach base in the opening frame at Rosenblatt Stadium as Luis Alvarez homered after a walk by Sandy Valdespino. Charlie Day, Chuck Harrison, and Pat Skarble singed in runs, with Bob Floyd drawing a walk and Fran Healy and Ted Parks driving in runs with sacrifice flies.
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Omah
Royals
Wichita
Rosenblatt
Luis Alvarez
Sandy Valdespino
Charlie Day
Chuck Harrison
Pat Skarable
Bob Floyd
Fran Healy
Ted Parks
Doug Sanders Faces A Year Like Joe Bisplk In American Golf
UPI writes Tulsa coverage on Doug Sanders, likening his rough season to Joe Bisplk and noting his near miss at St Andrews and his ongoing PGA open invite. Sanders credits friends and support for a strong year despite not winning a major, and he expresses respect for Spiro Agnew’s ball incident and Jack Nicklaus’ win.
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UPI
Tulsa
Okla
Doug Sanders
Doe
Wee
Spiro Agnew
Palm Springs
CH. Sanders
St. Andrews
Scotland
Joe Isplk
Dopa
Doug
Sanders
PGA
Jack Nicklaus
Eft
Butkus released but not Bears Dick Butkus
United Press International reports a chaotic NFL cut day with Arnold Butkus of Alia among four Eagles cuts and multiple veterans including Rick Boki ridge Lynn Buss Leon Angayine and Roy Reyes released or placed on injured lists while players like Charlie Joiner and Greg Cook face uncertain futures. The piece notes backfield and line changes across several teams and mentions Patriots president Sullivan discussing a long term no cut deal as rosters tighten before camps.
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Chicago Bears
Dick Butkus
Bears
Arnold Utkus
Arnold Butkus
Alia
Philadelphia Eagles
Eagles
Rick Bokiridge
Oklahoma
Lynn Buss
Wisconsin
Leon Angayine
Fenn State
Aaglis
Roy Reyes
Ike Kelley
Houston Oilers
Reveliver
Charlie Joiner
Joiner
SL Laws Cardinals
Lonnie Sanders
San Francisco Forty Niners
Noland Smith
Denver Broncos
Frank Quayle
New York Giants
Bruce Anerson
Joe Koontz
Lake McConaughy Anglers Likely To See Good Striped Bass
Lincoln Nebraska State Game Commission notes guarded optimism for striped bass at Lake McConaughy. A recent study netted 6 to 7 pound fish from the first stocking of fingerlings, with only about 3,000 of 42,000 reaching maturity. Fisheries biologists caution most bass are young and reproduction occurs later. Extra context on saltwater species survival remains unsettled.
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All Star Basketball Game Set for Aug 21 in Lincoln
The All-Star game will be held August 21 at Pershing Auditorium Lincoln and taped for airing August 22 at 8 p m on NBN. North rosters include Dave Kincaid Columbus and Gene Harmon with Wayne Jolson Stromsburg on the South squad.
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Lincoln
NBN
Dave Kincaid
Columbus
Gene Harmon
Wayne Jolson
Stromsburg
Woman named head tennis coach at St Marys College
Moraga Calif UPiJ The Woman's Liberation Front could claim another milestone today Former schoolgirl tennis star Jash Lynnn Abbes now Mrs Michael Rolley was named coach of the varsity tennis team Wednesday at St Mary's College Athletic Director Don McKil lip said he believed St Mary's would be the only NCAA school with a woman coaching a men s team
Aqueduct Race Track Tops NY Tax Revenue at 11.5 Million
Aqueduct Race Track provided New York state with 11.5 million dollars in tax revenue. Acting state tax commissioner Norman Gallman announced the figure on a Wednesday. The 30 day summer racing meet drew a handle of 106.7 million dollars with attendance at IM60 212.
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UPI
Aqueduct Race Track
New York State
Norman Gallman
Aqueduct
Squeakers New York Mets fanfare highlights run games
The New York Mets posted 41 one run victories in tor hm.
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Squeakers New York
UPI
New York Mets
Tohm
Jacques wins skating crown at American Championship
Jacques of Norwood Mass claimed the senior men’s singles title on the final night at Pershing Auditorium Lincoln. He will defend the United States in the World Championship starting tomorrow as Ron Robovitsky and Gail Robovitsky of Detroit won senior pairs. In juniors, Michael Holop and Jake Puraeetlo of Akron Ohio took first place as the world meet draws to a close Sunday.
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UPI
Michael Jacques
Norwoal
Mass
Might
Jacques
United States
Pershing Auditorium
Ron Robovitsky
Gail
Detroit
Mich
Cave
Michael Holop
Jake Puraeetlo
Akron
Ohio
Reds recall lefty Mel Behney from Indianapolis
Cincinnati Reds promote left handed pitcher Mel Behney from the Indianapolis Sioan squad to the major league club. John Noriega is optioned to the minors to make room. Behney recently completed a six month army duty on July 23 and posted a 0-0 record in his last three weeks.
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Cincinnati
UPV
Mel Behney
Cincinnati Reds
Indianapolis Sioan
John Noriega
Helney
Noriega
Driver 40 Victories Ahead of Record Pace
Marve Filion of Quebec extends his pace as leading driver of trotters and pacers with 241 wins this year, 28 ahead of Carmine Abbatielo. He set a track record with seven wins in a day, per United States Trotting Association statistics.
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Ohio
UPI
Marve Filion
Quebec
United States Vruiting Association
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Carmine Abbatiello
Kilion
Swariil
Northern Dancer Syndicated For 2.4 Million Dollars
Saratoga Springs New York reports that Northern Dancer winner of the 1964 Kentucky Derby and the Preakness was syndicated Wednesday at 2 400 000 dollars. The famed sire has produced notable progeny including Canadian 2 year old champions and an unbeaten Kentucky standout.
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N.Y
UPH
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Seeps
Inky
Golfers complain about biting dog at Gillingham Club
In Gillingham England police investigate golfers complaints about a brown mongrel that rushes from bushes to bite players on the 13th green at Gillingham Golf Club. A club spokesman says the dog has bitten several players including two women in the last 10 days and fled. Shots were required. The dog appears to target players deliberately.
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Gillingham
England
UPI
Gillingham Golf Club
Eigar
Howard tops Washington lineup with three RBI homer
Frank Howard becomes Washington’s standout as he drives in three and belts a homer and a double to power the Senators to a 6 3 win over Minnesota. Epstein adds a two run homer as Tiant yields his first homer of the season. Other scores include Oakland and Milwaukee wins, while Boston and New York split a doubleheader.
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UPI
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Batimore
Dave McNally
Hokie Bernie Smith
Brewers
Smith
Bill Mellon
White Sox
Yankees
Baseball leaders and standings across Major and National Leagues
Major League leaders show Killebrew and Yastrzemski atop batting and Perez and Bench leading NL. Pitching leaders include Seaver and Gibson with solid ERAs. American League totals feature Killebrew’s 93 RBIs and McNally’s 17 7 record alongside Perry’s 17 9 for the season.
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Flood case not over in baseball anti trust suit
Curt Flood’s anti trust case against Major League Baseball reached a first denouement when Judge Cooper upheld the reserve clause. The decision will be appealed, with Flood’s lawyers saying they will proceed to the Court of Appeals Second Circuit in New York. Commissioner Kuhn welcomed the ruling and urged Flood to resume his career.
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Major League Baseball
Teving Bon Cooper
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Arthur Goldberg
Allen Zerman
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Goldberg
Court of Appels
Cam
Cooper
Kuhn
Oakland calls up Vida Blue after Roland knee injury
The Oakland A's recalled pitcher Vida Blue from Des Moines after Keith Roland tore a knee ligament and will miss 10 days. Roland left a 63 win over Cleveland after a futile eighth inning slide and pitched the ninth before being removed. To make room for Blue, outfielder Busty Breaks was sent to Des Moines.
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Cleveland Indians
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Reds Pitchers Give Up Most Home Runs in 1869 NL
Cincinnati Reds pitchers yielded 149 homers, the most in the National League for the 1869 season, highlighting a high-tolerance pitching era and offensive environment in early professional baseball.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati Reds
Nebraska eighth in decade scoring defense, 1910s
New York AUPI reports Nebraska ranks eighth in scoring defense for the decade. Alabama leads with a 5 12 3 record and top defense at 8.2 points allowed per game, followed by Mississippi and LSU in the top tier.
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UPI
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Alabama
Huskers
Crimson Tide
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Texas
Arkansas
Bowling Green
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Harvard Las
Cordeo dominates Bernard Baruch Handicap at Saratoga
Angel Cordero Jr. wins both divisions of the Bernard Baruch Handicap at Saratoga. Bi Shot II sets an American record for 101 miles on Surf with a 1:39 2-5 victory, then Ballar claims the second division by two-fifths of a second slower. Meanwhile at Atlanta City Race Course Plucky Lucy overtakes Fron Press to win a $7,500 allowance, ridden by Carlos Marquez, as Plucky Lucky breaks a two-win year mark over six furlongs in 1:10.
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Angel Cordero
Tome
Bernard Baruch
Saratoga
Bi Shot II
Ballar
Big Shot II
Surf
Cardero
Big Shot I
Plucky Lucy
Fron Press
Atlanta City
Plucky Lucky
Carlos Marquez
Whayer
Doane recruits two top players
Doane College basketball Coach Bob Erickson announced two outstanding players will enroll this fall. Herbert Cousns from Panama City Panama, 6 7 175 pounds, was starting center for the Panamanian national team and averaged 14 points in the World Games Yugoslavia and 18 in the Central American Caribbean Games. Zele mon McBride from Waukegan Illinois, 6 1, guard, averaged 22 points per catita and led his Wauke Hanigh prep team to the state crown.
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Winston Charchill Junior College
Milnois
McBride
Catia
Dodgers win Family Y league and tourney in 16-0 final
Columbus Family Y Dodgers swept the final by defeating the Cardinals 16-0 to claim the league and tournament title. Winning roster includes Russell Streble, Mike Flaskins, Mark Haskins, Jerry Mancuso, Bob Brega, Tom Munson, Chris Woener, Art Wiese, and Mark Voboril. Awards were a trophy and baseball for each champion.
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Cardinals
Russell Streble
Mike Flaskins
Mark Haskins
Jerry Mancuso
Bob Brega
Tom Munson
Chris Woener
Art Wiese
Mark Voboril
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Detroit salutes bomber Joe Louis at Cobo Arena tribute
A star-studded audience gathered at Cobo Arena to honor Joe Louis, the long reigning heavyweight champion, though the ailing star remained in a Denver hospital for psychiatric treatment. Michigan officials proclaimed Joe Louis Day as celebrities like Billy Cosby Red Foxx Mahalia Jackson and Bill Russell attended. Proceeds from the two hour event benefited a Joe Louis Trust Fund.
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