Palmer shines at Muirfield in final Open tune up
Arnold Palmer mastered Muirfield par 71 with irons in a two under 69 during final Open workout. He dismisses back and ailment talk while rivals like Lema Rodgers Boros Thomson and Player struggle with colds, elbow pain, hay fever and asthma ahead of the 1966 British Open. Nicklaus opens as 7-2 favorite. Palmer 5-1, with British pros far back. Weather on the coast remains unpredictable ahead of the championship start.
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Tom Reedy
Muirfield
Scotland
Arnold Palmer
Promply
Latrobe
Tony Lema
San Leandro
Calif
St. Andrews
Phil Rodgers
la Jolla
Julius Boros
Mid-Pines
N.C
Peter Thomson
Australia
Gary Player
Palmer
Birkdale
Troon
Jack Nicklaus
Columbus
Ohio
Bookies
Player
Lema
Thomson
Max Faulkner
Weather Bureau
Cardinals sign three players from draft and college
The St. Louis Cardinals announced they signed three players on Tuesday. The drafted players are second baseman Terry Murphy of Rochester New York and pitcher Fred Covey of Philipsburg Pennsylvania. The third signee is Earl Nursement of Chino California.
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ST. Louis
St. Louis Cardinals
University of Nevada
Terry Murphy
Rochester
N.Y
Fred Covey
Philipsburg
Earl Nursement
Chino
Calif
Jockey Cardone Wins Five At Aqueduct In spotlight
Ernie Cardone, 22, rode five winners at Aqueduct boosting his season total to 57 wins in 275 mounts. He also stands second 26 times and third 32 times. Winnings included Penny Co-ed at 9.20, Irish Tract at 5.80, Up and At 'Em at 6.80, Yankene si an at 10.80 and Oversleep at 10. The Viena Purse saw Desstrum edge Mac's Sparkler. Cestrum won by a head with 1:19 4-5 for six furlongs. Ridden by Walter Blum, Cestrum paid 11, 5.60 and 3.40. Sparkler paid 5.40 and 3.62. Gee Judge 3.40. Miss Spin won at Delaware Park in 1:11, Aunt Tilt paid 3.20 and 2.60 as Love Bunowitz paid 3.80. Put-In-Bay won at Monmouth Park in 1:4E 3-5. Sandoval won at Rockingham Park in 1:10 1-5 with Claude Hooper aboard. Bold Tactics won the Skyline Purse at Arlington Park in 1:23 2-5 on a muddy track, paying 4.40, 3.20 and 2.20. Sailors Alibhai paid 4.20 and 2.40. Jungle Boy 2.20.
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Ernie Cardone
Aqueduct
Cardone
New York
Desstrum
Mac
Sparkler
Vienna
Cestrum
Walter Blum
Bold Tactics
Arlington Park
Jimmy Nichols
Sailors Alibhai
Jungle Boy
Twelve U S Cage Stars Prepare European Basketball Tour
A dozen top American players from college and industry report to the U S Naval Academy for a week of practice before a European tour. Directed by John Kundla with Hank Vaughn, the squad will play eight games in Russia after two in Czechoslovakia and two in Warsaw, Poland. The trip is sponsored by the State Department and the AAU, with Dave Gregg as manager trainer. The team includes Schellhase, Marin, Hudson, Lee, Barnett, Bodkin, Hamilton, Murrey, Melchionni, Rhine, Rascoe, Carrier, and a potential 13th player.
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Annapolis
U.S. Naval Academy
John Kundla
University of Minnesota
Hank Vaughn
Goodyear Wingfoots
Akron
Ohio
Russia
U.S
Amateur Athletic Union
Czechoslovakia
Warsaw
Poland
Department of State
AAU
Don Hull
Dave Schellhase
Purdue
Jack Marin
Duke
Lou Hudson
Minnesota
Clyde Lee
Vanderbilt
Jim Barnett
Oregon
Eddie Bodkin
Eastern Kentucky State
Dennis Hamilton
Arizona State University
Dorie Murrey
University of Detroit
Bill Melchionni
Villanova
Kendall Rhine
Bobby Rascoe
Darrell Carrier
Phillips 66Ers
Bartlesville
Oklo
Dave Gregg
Army Athletic
Presidio
Calif
Broncos sign three rookies for 1966 season
Denver signed three more rookies as free agents for the 1966 AFL season. The players are William Sanders defensive end from Fayetteville North Carolina State Marvin Oliver a halfback and kicker who played two years at Colorado and Dan Cholas a fullback from Mesa College and Southern Colorado State.
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Broncos
Denver
Colo
Denver Broncos
William Sanders
Fayetteville
N.C
Marvin Oliver
Colorado
Dan Cholas
Mesa College
Southern Colorado State
Pirates Rout Cubs 6-0 Behind Fryman Three Hit Shutout
rookie Woody Fryman fired a three hitter for his third straight shutout as Pittsburgh defeated Chicago 6-0. Fryman allowed only three Cubs baserunners through nine, matching a 28 game batting streak by Ron Santo as the Pirates win. Donn Clendenon homered twice and Jose Pagan added three doubles as Pittsburgh cruise to the victory.
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Woody Fryman
Pittsburgh
iChicago Cubs
Fryman
Billy Williams
Cubs
Donn Clendenon
Jose Pagan
Pirates
Clendenon
Pagan
Ron Santo
Malou
Phillips
Alley
Beckert
Willams Rf
Stargell
Santo
Bocebella
Cindenon
Banks
Gonder
Browne
Mazroski
Kessinger
Campbell
Faul
Hendley
Stewart
M.alan
B.williams
Hr—Ciendenon
Beamon and Harding reach Virginia Seniors final
George Beamon of Suffolk and J. J. Harding of Richmond upset to reach Wednesday’s 18 hole final in the 15th Virginia Seniors Amateur Golf championships at Hot Springs. Beamon defeated Harry McCready 3 and 2 while Harding beat former champion G. William Smith Jr. 2 up.
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Suffolk
George Beamon
J. J. Harding
Richmond
Virginia
Beamon
Harry McCready
Portsmouth
Zand
Harding
G. William Smith Jr
Charlottesville
McCready
Harding-Smith
Smith
Jone
End Doug Atkins Ends Retirement with Bears Signing
Veteran defensive end Doug Atkins, 36, ended a five month retirement by signing for a 12th NFL season with the Chicago Bears. The Tennessee star, All NFL selections in 1960 1961 and 1963, played seven straight Pro Bowls 1958 to 1964. Drafted No 1 by the Browns in 1953, he was traded to Chicago in 1955.
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Chicago
Doug Atkins
Chicago Bears
Atkins
Los Angeles
University of Tennessee
Cleveland Browns
Bears
Don Heinrich Hospitalized Ailing Steelers Coach
Don Heinrich, backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers, was admitted to a hospital for a chronic back condition and will miss part of the team’s pre season training. The Steelers’ coaching staff departs for the University of Rhode Island camp Thursday, with the first group of players reporting Sunday.
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Don Heinrich
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Steelers
Steeler
University of Rhode Island
Hodgson Added to East All-Star Squad in Pro-Backfield Swap
Pat Hodgson former Georgia end was added to the East All-Star roster replacing the injured Tom Tolleson. Hodgson, who signed with the Washington Redskins, joined workouts Tuesday with pro bosses’ sanction. East coaches weighed thin options as rosters formed with players from Alabama LSU Tennessee and others listed for Friday night game on national TV.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Pat
Luulvall Bale Nere
Alabama
Tommy Tolleson
Hodgson
Washington Redskins
Vince Dooley
Michigan
Georgia Tech
Tommy Prothro
University of Southern California
Randy Johnson
Texas A&i
Mike Garrett
Southern California
Walt Garrison
Oklahoma State
Jim Lindsey
Arkansas
Gary Lane
Missouri
Donny Anderson
Texas Tech
Paul Horgan
UCLA
Bobby Crockett
Duffy Daugherty
Michigan State
Hawkins Reconsiders and Signs with Vikings
Rip Hawkins, Vikings middle linebacker, has reconsidered retirement and signed a two year deal to remain with Minnesota. General Manager Jim Finks announced Hawkins, 27, will pursue law studies in Minnesota while continuing to play.
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Rip Hawkins
Minnesota Vikings
Jim Finks
Vikings
Hawkins
Ater
Minnesota
Finks
Frank Tarkenton
Ron Vanderkelen
Dave Osborn
Viking
University of Minnesota
Mitchell Law School
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Georgia
Toomey Points May Set New World Decathlon Record
Salina officials announced the AAU Decathlon runoff may designate Bill Toomey 8 234 points as a world record. Wind readings at the long jump exceeded allowable limits, prompting verification plans with meet referee Alex Francis and AAU records chairman Al Post to file the formal designation.
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Salina
Kan
Goleta
Calif
C. K. Yang
Formosa
UCLA
Meet
Ward
Haylett
Manhattan
Matthews
Alex Francis
Hays
al Post
Bloomfield
N.J
AAU Records
Francis
Hel
Cancer Death Claims Pete Fox A Tigers Great
Detroit obituary reports Ervin Pete Fox a swift outfielder for three champion Tigers teams died of cancer at New Grace Hospital aged 57. He played 13 major league seasons with a .298 average and helped 1934 35 and 40 title teams including the 1935 World Series win over the Cubs. Fox leaves widow Helen and three children James 30 Don 18 and Mrs John Markey. He started in Beaumont Texas, joined Detroit in 1933, and later played five seasons with Boston before retiring in 1945 to become a manufacturing representative.
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Detroit
Ervin Pete’ Fox
Swift
Detroit Tiger
New Grace Hospital
Fox
Vie
Helen
James
Largo
Fla
Don
John Markey
Evansville
Ind
Tigers
Chicago Cubs
Boston Red Sox
Jimmy Foxx
Foxx
Red Sox
Pete
Beaumont
Tiger
Boston
Pessoa Arrambide Win Jump Offs At Aachen Horse Show
In Aachen Germany AP Nelson Pessoa of Brazil and Dr Hugo Arrambide of Argentina won qualification jump offs in the International Grand Prix. Pessoa rode Huipil to 44.9 seconds on the nine jump course. Arrambide rode Chimbote through 16 obstacles in 76.7 seconds. Grand Prix finals set for Wednesday.
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Aachen
Germany
Nelson Pessoa
Brazil
Hugo Arrambide
Argentina
Pessoa
Dr. Arrambide
Chimbote
Gran Este
Arrambide
Frank Chapot
Wallpack
N.J
San Lais
Peter Schmitz
West Germany
Kathy Kusner
Arlington
Untouchable
Al Kaline Climbs To Second In AL Batting Race
Al Kaline's four hit day on Independence Day boosts his week and moves the Detroit outfielder into second in the American League batting race. He rose to .316 after a .448 week with 13 hits in 29 at bats. Russ Snyder leads at .337, while Chico Salmon sits third at .314. Frank Robinson’s two homers lift him to first in RBIs and solo lead in homers with 20.
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al Kaline
Detroit Tiger
Kaline
Russ Snyder
Baltimore
Snyder
Nage
Chico Salmon
Cleveland
Frank Robinson
Minnesota
Tony Oliva
Robinson
Oliva
Himo
George Scott
Boston
Brooks Robinson
Orioles
RBI
Matty Alou
Pittsburgh
Alou
Willie Stargell
Pirates
Rico Carty
Atlanta
Roberts Clemente
Clemente
Mildenberger to Fight Clay for World Heavyweight Title
West German European champion Mildenberger agreed to a title bout with Cassius Clay in Frankfurt Stadium on Sept 10, taking a 15 percent share of receipts. Clay will receive a guarantee of 300000 to 400000 dollars plus a percentage of receipts, with estimated gross receipts at 1.5 million. Clay must first defend against Brian London on Aug 6 in England.
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Germany
Carl Mildenberger
Cassius Clay
Mildenberger
West Germany
Clay
New York
Joachim Goettert
Goettert
Britain
Brian London
England
Max Schmeling
Joe Louis
Schmeling
Jack Sharkey
Brewer Signs With Browns To Train As Linebacker
Cleveland AP reports veteran lineman John Brewer signed his 1966 contract with the Browns and will begin training as a linebacker. Coach Blanton Collier said Brewer, 6-foot-4 and 235 pounds, shifts roles as captain Galen Fiss plans to retire this season. Brewer, in his sixth year, overlapped at linebacker last year when needed. The Browns also signed Tom Gunnoe, a defensive halfback who led the Continental League with 11 interceptions, from Glenville State College.
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Cleveland
John Brewer
Cleveland Browns
Blanton Collier
Brewer
Galen Fiss
Browns
Tom Gunnoe
Glenville State College
West Virginia
Ernie Wheelwright Ready To Play Fullback For Falcons
Ernie Wheelwright, a Columbus Ohio native and former New York Giants fullback, is counted on to play fullback for the Atlanta Falcons this fall. He arrived early to training camp, expects to shed weight to around 235 pounds, and aims to run more this season. Wheelwright impressed coaches with his work ethic as Atlanta prunes early cuts of John Williams, Bobby Garvin, and Jack Ingle.
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N. C
Ernie Wheelwright
Atlanta Falcons
New York Giant
Falcons
Wheelwright
Giants
New Falcons
Atlanta
Columbus
Ohio
Norby Hecker
Tucker Frederickson
Fajecon
Hecker
John Williams
New Mexico Highlands
Bobby Garvin
Mississippi State
Jack Ingle
Asherville
Armbro Flight Favored for 100000 Roosevelt Trot
Canada's Armbro Flight, winner in eight of 12 this year, drawn 2nd post as 5-2 favorite for Roosevelt International Trot at Roosevelt Raceway. Owned by Brampton Armstrongs, Joe O'Brien to drive after Canadian championship win in St Catharines. Race at 1 1/2 miles with entrants from Sweden France Norway Italy Germany and the U.S. Noble Victory is 3-1 second choice with Stanley Dancer up.
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N.Y
Canada
Armbro Flight
Roosevelt Raceway
Armstrong Brothers
Brampton
Ontario
Joe O’brien
Garden City Raceway
St. Catharines
Sweden
Plavier II
Roquepina
Quinco
France
Merceno
Norway
Pick Wick
West Germany
Carmelo
Italy
Noble Victory
U.S
Kenneth D. Owens
Houston
Tex
Stanley Dancer
Roquepine
Quioco
Revised City Softball Schedule Hits Ballou And Stonewall
The schedule lists games at Ballou Stonewall and Bailey locations across Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Matchups include Sparks-Giles against Dot Grocery Rebels against Fire Dept A White Rock against Dot Grocery B Rat Pack Acme Foods versus Link Watson Moseley versus Main Street Fire B DeMolay G W Crafts versus Southern Life Moffett versus Design West End versus Moffett Design versus Norview Moslay against Woodlawn Main Street versus Rivermont Fire Dept A versus N A A Atlantic.
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Ballou
Sparks-Giles
Dot
the Rebels
Fire Dept
White Rock
Rat Pack
Acme Foods
Link Watson
Moseley
Main Street
Stonewall
Fire
DeMolay
G.W. Crafts
Southern Life
Moffett
Design
Bailey
West End
Norview
Moslay
Woodlawn
Rivermont
N.aa
Atlantic
Softball results at Stonewall and Ballow Park matchups
Softball results from Stonewall Jackson Dot's Grocery and Ballow Park show teams such as George's Market Worrell and Grant, Bailey and Mountcastle, and DeMolay posting scores. Standout players include Bledsoe, Turner, Fox, Fox, and Burnham, with multiple innings totals and forfeit-like lines indicating game action across several grounds and dates.
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Stonewall Jackson
George's Market
Worrell and Grant
Shackleford
Bledsoe
Turner
Man forgives mutuels clerk after mistaken daily double
Hazel Park Michigan AP Meyer Green, a 58 year old Chicago salesman, bought a $2 daily double ticket at the Hazel Park track. He asked for numbers 5 and 6 but the mutuels clerk gave 5 and 7. Number 5 Regal Bonus and number 7 Dorark, a long shot, both won. The double paid $110.40. Green instantly forgave the erring clerk.
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Hazel Park
Mich
AP Meyer Green
Chicago
Green
Regal
Dorark
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