Thomson Wins Near Open Title In British Open Showdown
Peter Thomson of Australia finished with a 285 total at Royal Birkdale to finish one behind Harry Vardon in the British Open. He battled rain and wind, carding 72 and 71 rounds as critics noted his accuracy and clutch putting. Tomson led a late run with Lema and De Vicenzo pressing, but a final par sealed his near-miss and kept him among golf's legends.
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Lema
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Arnold Palmer
South Africa
Gary Player
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Far East
Bobby Locke
Vardon
Australia
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Royal Birkdale Links
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Steelers to Open Training Camp at URI in July
PITTSBURGH AP The Pittsburgh Steelers say 32 rookies and 10 veterans report July 19 to the University of Rhode Island training site in Kingston R I Rookie end Roy Jefferson, the top draft choice, will report after the All-Star game Aug 6 in Chicago All quarterbacks Ed Brown Bill Nelson Tommy Wade Dave Mathieson and Tom Kennedy will be in the first group Also in the first contingent are tackles Ken Kortas John Mims linebackers Jim Maples defensive back Marv Woodson and end Paul Martha and linebacker Bob Soleau
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Pittsburgh Steelers
University of Rhode Island
Kingston
R.I
Roy Jefferson
Chicago
Ed Brown
Bill Nelson
Tommy Wade
Dave Mathieson
Tom Kennedy
Ken Kortas
John Mims
Jim Maples
Steelers
Paul Martha
Marv Woodson
Bob Soleau
Emerson advances to semifinals at Swedish hard court
Top seed Roy Emerson, Wimbledon champion from Australia, defeats Luis Arilla of Spain in a four set marathon 9-7 3-6 7-5 6-3 to reach the Swedish hard court championships semifinals. Allen Fox of Los Angeles ousts Donald Dell of Bethesda 6-1 7-5 6-4 to set a semifinal with Emerson.
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Baastad
Sweden
Roy Emerson
Australia
Luis Arilla
Spain
Allen Fox
Los Angeles
Donald Dell Fof
Kelso Returns in Diamond State Handicap Start at Delaware Park
Kelso the American champion for five years returns to action at Delaware Park in the Diamond State Handicap a 11-16 mile race with 130 pounds facing four strong rivals led by Knightly Manner. The 8 year old has not raced since last November and has been training toward a big season with Monmouth and Brooklyn Handicaps on the horizon.
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New York
Speedy Scot Heads Field In Rich Trot
Speedy Scot, defending 1964 International Trot champion, leads seven foreign contenders at Roosevelt Raceway in the $100,000 event. The field includes France’s Quioco and Queronville SB, Italy’s Steno, Sweden’s Pluvier NT, Canada and New Zealand entries, plus Lord Geoffrey Langford driving Hans B. The purse for the top five totals 50 000 for first and 5 000 for fifth, with drivers Baldwin Haughton and Nordin among seasoned International competitors.
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Roosevelt Raceway
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France
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England
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Yonkers Raceway
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North Wales
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William Herbert
Betsy Herbert
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Snell Fights On After Ninth Straight Loss in Prague Meet
Peter Snell, 800 and 1500m Olympic champion, finished third in the 1500m at the Rosicky Memorial in Prague, signaling he will continue racing. Polish sprinters Eva Kiebukowska and Irena Kirstenstein tied and then set a women’s 100m world record of 11.1 seconds, while East German Huer gen May won the 1500m in 3:42.1. Odlozil and Whitney also posted strong showings in the drizzle as Snell vowed top form ahead with training.
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Irena Kirstenstein
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Wyomia Tyus
Tennessee
Miss Kirstenstein
Kiebukowska
East Germany
Huergen May
Josef Odlozil
May
Odlozil
Ron Whitney
United States
John McGrath
Whitney
Frantisek Mandlik
Czechoslovakia
McGrath
Ludwin Danek
Clark captures pole for British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Jim Clark of Scotland stormed to pole position for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. He clocked 1:30.8 over 2.927 miles, 116.05 mph, edging Graham Hill. Clark leads the world championship with 27 points as Hill and Stewart hold 17 each.
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England
Jim Clark
Scotland
Clark
Lotus
Britain
Graham Hill
Hill
Joan Surtees
Richie Ginther
Granada Hills
Calif
Wanda
Jackie Stewart
Scotiland
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Surtees
Ferrari
Stewart
Bruce McLaren
Lorenzo Bandini
Lions sign former Michigan end John Henderson Tiender son
Detroit Lions acquire rights to John Henderson by sending a future draft choice to the Philadelphia Eagles. Henderson, 22, of Dayton Ohio, was a key member of Michigan 1964 Big Ten and Rose Bowl champion squad and was a fifth round pick in the NFL draft.
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Henderson
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Eagles
Carlos Hernandez Strong Favorite In Title Fight
Carlos Hernandez of Venezuela is a strong favorite to defend his world junior welterweight title against Jamaica's Percy Hayles in an 11 round bout at National Stadium Saturday night. A large crowd is expected and the fight will start at 11 p.m. EST with scoring on the 10 point must system. Wiltie Pep will referee with one Jamaican and one Venezuelan judge.
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Venezuela
Percy Hayles
National Stadium
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Bunny Grant
Eddie Perkins
Chicago
Perkins
Hernandez
Wiltie Pep
Francona’s eighth inning homer tops Cubs 7-3
Tito Francona hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth off Lindy McDaniel to lift the St. Louis Cardinals to a 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs. Tracy Stallard improved to 6-3 with a one-hitter into the seventh, while Bob Buhl took the loss for Chicago.
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Lindy McDaniel
St. Louis Cardinals
Tracy Stallard
Chicago Cubs
McDaniel
Bob Buhl
Dick Groat
Curt Flood
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Griffin-Gonzalez Non-Title Bout Canceled in New York
Welterweight champion Emile Grif fiths non title fight with Jose Gonzalez set for Tuesday night was canceled Friday due to Gonzalez suffering a left arm ligament injury in training. A MSG spokesman said it was too late to obtain a substitute opponent.
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Emile Griffith
Jose’ Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Madison Square Garden
National League Aces Favored In All Star Game
The Associated Press notes NL pitching depth led by Drysdale Koufax and Marichal, with five veterans in the midseason classic. AL counters with Pappas Fisher McDowell Richert O’Donoghue and Lee. NL starters likely right handed. Dodgers’ Koufax or Reds’ McDowell could start. Lineups feature Banks Rose Allen Wills Stargell Mays Aaron Torre for the NL and Skowron Mantilla Robinson McAuliffe Horton Davalillo Colavito Battey for the AL.
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Washington
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Kansas City
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Richie Ajlen
Philadelphia
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Willie Stargell
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Rose
Bill Skowron
Chicago
Felix Mantilla
Boston
Brooks Robinson
Dick McAuliffe
Detroit
Willie Horton
Vic Davalillo
Rocky Colavito
Earl Battey
McAuliffe
Davalillo
Dennis Ralston Advances Against Tough Opposition
Western Open tennis results show Dennis Ralston, top American, reaching the semifinals after defeating Tom Edleston 6-2 9-7 in quarterfinals. Other winners include Cliff Richey and Marty Riessen, with Riessen beating Arthur Ashe 6-4 6-2 and Pickens upsetting Pasare. Women’s singles see Nancy Richey dominate Dorothy Knode 6-0 6-0.
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Milwaukee
Bakersfield
Calif
Tom Edletson
University of Southern California
Ralston
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
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Puerto Rico
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Evanston
Ill
Arthur Ashe
Richmond
Iva
Cliff Richey
Dallas
Tex
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Dorothy Knode
Japan
Rosemary Casals
San Francisco
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Shawnee
Okla
Julie Heldman
New York
Stephanie de ‘Fina
Hollywood
Miss Heldman
Carols Caldwell Graebner
Beechwood
Ohio
Brute Speed Dominates South Boston Saturday Show
South Boston Speedway hosts a Saturday program with two 10 lap heats to set grids for a 75 lap feature. Fuel injectors face the carburetor group in a high speed battle while late model hobby division drivers vie for two 10 lap heats and a 30 lap feature. Bob McGinnis and Al Grinnan are hailed as the drivers to beat. Eddie Royster eyes another win after last week’s feature and a 79 mph trial record.
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Bob McGinnis
Danville
al Grinnan
Fredericksburg
Eddie Royster
Middleburg
Hurtubise Sets 164.500 MPH 114 Mile Track Record
Jim Hurtubise established a world speed record of 164.500 mph on a 114 mile closed track at Atlanta International Raceway Friday during tire tests for the Championship 250. He topped Lloyd Ruby's 163.400 mph mark set last week on a rear engine Ford as part of preparations for the August 1 race sanctioned by the United States Automobile Club.
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United States Automobile Club
Truman advances to finals in Dublin tennis event
In Dublin, Britain's Christine Truman defeated Mary Ann Eisel of St. Louis 6-3 6-4 in the women's semifinal of the Trish championships. Truman will face Maria Bueno of Brazil in the final on Saturday.
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Mary Ann Eisel
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Britain
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Brazil
Gonigliaro Gains Girlfriend As Sox Lose Series
Boston outfielder Tony Conigliaro may have gained a girlfriend in Elizabeth Carroll, a Minnesota Miss USA contender and pre law senior. The two met after a pen pal exchange and dated through the Twins series, amid Conigliaro’s two errors and prior injuries.
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Boston Red Sox
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Pete Rose Fined By Manager For Breaking Training
Cincinnati AP Pete Rose All Star second baseman for the Reds was fined by manager Sisler for breaking training rules after being out late. Rose was arrested for running a traffic light and driving without a license in Newport Kentucky. A friend pleaded guilty for Rose and license charges were dropped.
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