Brewer Wins Masters In Final Round Rally At Augusta
Gay Brewer, overcoming past heartbreak, surged from two behind to win the Masters at Augusta National with a five under par 67 for 280. Bobby Nichols and Bert Yancey finished one and two strokes behind, while Arnold Palmer placed fourth and Gary Player tied for sixth. Brewer’s breakthrough ends the Big Three dominance and marks his first major victory.
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Sawyer Wins State Diving Title By Narrow Margin
Corry Area High School sophomore Tom Sawyer won the state YMCA senior diving championship at York by nine tenths of a point, beating defending champ Tom Dillman of York after an initial medal error. Coach Bill Cochran hailed Sawyer as Corry’s first state champion and highlighted his perseverance and regional results. Other Corry swimmers posted top finishes including Dave Fuller, Carl Counasse, Jim Stahl, and relay teams, with Bennett and Watus also placing in medley events.
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Pan Am 18-Man Hoop Team Named To Winnipeg
MINNEAPOLIS AP An 18 man United States hoop squad was named to compete at the Pan American Games in Winnipeg. Coach Hal Fischer praised the group after the U.S. trials, assembling at the University of Minnesota July 2 for 20 days of practice before Winnipeg July 22. The roster includes Westley Unseld Sonny Dove Don May Mal Graham Jo Jo White, Kendall Rhine Darel Carrier Jay Miller Calvin Fowler Steve Jones Robert Kauffman Al Tucker Charles Paulk Henry Logen Mike Silliman John Clawson John Snipes Mike Barrett and others from NCAA AAU NATA and Armed Forces selections. Fischer will trim to 12 for Winnipeg.
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Legion Team Ready For Practice Game
The Savings and Loon Erie County Legion champs are set for a first practice game next Sunday after two more practices. The squad will split into an A and B team for a full nine innings. Wednesday at 4 p.m. and Saturday at 4 p.m. will host workouts before the Sunday 2:30 p.m. game.
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Celtics Win Keeps Hope Alive in Playoff Pursuit
In Boston, the Celtics edged the 76ers 121-117 to avoid a series sweep and keep faint title hopes alive. Sam Jones 32 and Havlicek 41 led the scoring, Russell anchored defense, while Philadelphia guards Greer and Luke Jackson led their side. A later Western matchup saw the Warriors hold a slim edge over St Louis heading into another game tonight.
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Season Opens as Senators Meet Yankees in Washington
Baseball began with pomp as the Senators hosted the Yankees in Washington with President Johnson possibly throwing the first pitch. In Cincinnati the Dodgers faced the Reds without Sandy Koufax while Bob Miller started for Los Angeles and Jim Maloney for Cincinnati.
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Former Giants Named Coaches of Big 33
Harrisburg AP Two former New York Giants football standouts will guide the Pennsylvania Big 33 football team this year. Dick Lynch handles the defense and Benny Friedman the offense as associate head coaches. The squad faces the Texas All-Stars in Hershey on August 12.
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Stanley Cup Semifinals Move To Toronto
Chicago must rebound as the Maple Leafs even the best of seven series at one game apiece after a 4 1 win in Chicago. Toronto struck first with Stemkowski and Keon scoring while Armstrong added a powerplay goal and Mikita spoiled Sawchuk’s shutout with a late tally.
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Doubles Tournament Ends Season With Mixed Scores
The Candlelight Doubles Tournament features pairs Mary Pantle and John Oesch, Millie Gerzina with Joe Gerzina, and Walt Wawrejko with Ann Gibas. Final scores include 215 for Joe Gerzina and 218, 200 for Walt Wawrejko, 200 for Mary Pantle, and 195.
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