Trevino Wins First U S Open In Record Open Play
Lee Trevino, 24, captured his first professional title at the Open with a 275 total, tying the Open scoring record. He fired four sub par rounds at Oak Hill, with birdies on 11 and 12 sealing the victory as Nicklaus and Yancey chased from behind. Trevino's win follows his debut top five in 1967 and elevates him as golf’s rising star with plans to keep playing.
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Mexico
Byes Make Move and Sweep Twinbill in NL Action
Mets edge Giants 3-1 to split twinbill as Torre delivers a key double for Atlanta in a 1-0 victory over Chicago. Pirates sweep Astros 3-1 and 11-2 as Clemente and Wills pace a 16-hit nightcap. Cardinals rally to top Reds 4-2 while Dodgers defeat Phillies 2-1 on Bob Skinners debut.
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Bob Skinner
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Cal Maxvill
Ray Washbernn
Lou Brock
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National League World of Leagues Results and Games
Baseball standings and results from the National League with teams such as St Louis San Francisco Los Angeles Philadelphia Cincinnati New York Chicago and Houston listed. Sunday results include San Francisco 41 New York 13 Pittsburgh 3-11 Houston 1-2 Los Angeles 2 Philadelphia 1 Saint Louis 4 Cincinnati 2 with upcoming games Los Angeles at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Atlanta Houston at Pittsburgh and more. American League standings show Detroit Baltimore Cleveland Boston Minnesota Oakland New York California Chicago Washington with recent scores and upcoming matchups including Cleveland at Chicago and New York at California.
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No Big Trades At Deadline In Tight MLB Shuffle
Major league teams moved several second line players at the deadline with no major deals. Houston sent center fielder Ron Davis to St. Louis for outfielder Dick Simpson and reliever Hal Gilson. Baltimore acquired Fred Valentine for pitcher Bruce Howard. Cleveland traded Vic Davalillo to the Angels for Jimmie Hall. The Yankees sent Jim Bouton to Seattle, where he will report to the Pacific Coast League club for the season. Ambridge High School hires Frank Marocco as football coach replacing Rip Scherer. The Dodgers led 10 when Bailey and Versalles hit in the fourth and Mike Ryan’s pitch miscue allowed a run.
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California
Indians
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Jim Bouton
Seattle
Bennett Wins Pole Vault at Allegheny Jr Olympics
Jim Bennett Winson Jr of Corry won first place in the Midget class pole vault at nine feet during the Allegheny Mountain Association Junior Olympics held at Robertson Field Meadville. Dan Corbett competed in Senior shot put but did not place. the meet saw twenty six records set or tied across divisions with twelve in Senior.
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Green Bay's Willie Davis Wins NFL Whizzer White Award
CHICAGO AP Willie Davis defensive end of the Green Bay Packers was named the NFL Whizzer White Award winner for 1969 at a Saturday dinner attended by 1,800. The event raised funds for the Better Boys Foundation of Chicago. Top awards went to Ray Nitschke and Dave Jones, with Forrest Gregg as top offensive lineman. Rookie of the year honors went to Mel Farr and Lem Barney of the Detroit Lions.
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Whizzer” White
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Los Angeles Rams
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Forrest Gregg
Green Bay
Detroit Lions
Mel Farr
Lem Barney
Area Runners Win Olympic Track Spots
In Embussy California AP report two runners from Western Pennsylvania earned trials spots. Jerry Richey of Pitt finished fifth and Sam Bair of Kent State, Scottsdale Pa, took fourth in the 1500 meter NCAA championships. Ball and Patrick posted earlier times.
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Dave Patrick
Villanova
Victor Blackmer Dominates Wattsburg Speedway Night
Ron Blackmer from Youngsville Pa. wins the 75-driver field at Wattsburg Speedways Monday program topping sportsmen and late model heats. Squirt Johns debuts at Walksburg track and wins second semi late model division. Cyclists perform a 50 rider intermission stunt with 20 to 30 foot jumps and a wheely finale. Total purses reach 4630.00, highest for the region. Next race Friday at 8 p.m.
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New York
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Keystones Rained Out in Falconer Contests
Corry Keystones saw their Falconer game rained out as weather delays push a possible doubleheader when Falconer visits Corry. Next Sunday the Keys host Randolph in a top clash as both teams stand 3-0. Corry Savings and Loan Legion travels to Millcreek Wednesday at 4:45 p.m.
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Loveland Field
Hammond
Clark Kent saves Yankees win in dramatic late surge
Horace Clarke sparked a comeback as California struck first with a two run homer by Clarke and Mantle followed with his ninth homer. Kosco nailed Bubba Morton at the plate to preserve a 4-3 Yankees victory as Andy Kosco, nicknamed Clark Kent, flashed a clutch fielding play to end the rally. The Yankees moved to 7? behind Oakland in the AL standings.
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USC Now Baseball Champions
USC won the NCAA baseball championship with a 4-3 victory over Southern Illinois in Omaha. Coach Rod Dedeaux praised the team for their desire and willingness to pay the price, noting dramatic comebacks with two outs and two strikes in the ninth inning across multiple games.
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Skinner Struggles With Phillies In 2-1 Loss
Philadelphia under new manager Skinner opened with a 2-1 defeat to the Los Angeles Dodgers as misplayed defense and nine runners left stranded underscored a slow offensive showing. A passed ball by Mike Ryan in the fourth allowed a Dodgers run, sealing the loss.
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USC Captures Fifth College World Series Crown
Saturday night drama crowned USC as the fifth College World Series champion. Pat Kuehner senior outfielder drafted by Washington delivered a 375 foot two run pinch triple with two outs and two strikes in tight center. Brent Strom earned his second Series win after entering in the eighth with SSU ahead 3-2 and the bases loaded.
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