Thompson wins fifth British Open title at Royal Birkdale
Peter Thomson of Australia captured his fifth British Open title at Royal Birkdale, finishing with 285 after rounds of 68 72 75 70. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer faded, while Gary Player and others chased the leader in blustery Southport conditions. Thomson credited weather knowledge and course control for victory, with Palmer collapsing late and Nicklaus citing inconsistent carry as a factor. In Aachen Germany, Italy defended its Prize of Nations at the Aachen International Horse Show.
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Southport
England
Akron
Ohio
Peter Thomson
Thomson
Brian Huggett
Wales
Christie O’connor
Ireland
Thomps
Roberto de Vicenzo
Argentina
Tony Lema
San Leandro
Calif
Jack Nicklaus
Columbus
Champir Thomson
Eleonold Palmer
Latrobe
Nicklaus
Palmer
P’vel Duck
Birkdale
Aachen
Germany
Ittaly
Clarke Breaks Three-Mile World Record At London Meet
Australian Ron Clarke shattered the world mark with a 12:52.4 for three miles at White City Stadium in rainy conditions. Gerry Lindgren finished second in 13:04.2 as Clarke led from the start and with one lap to go held a commanding lead, saying Lindgren set the pace early and made the race.
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Geoffrey Miller
Associated Press
London
Ron Clarke
Australia
White City Stadium
Compton
Calif
Clarke
Gerry Lindgren
Spokane
Wash
Lindgren
Amerikan
Oae
Pirates Waive Hal Smith as Coach Amid Track Contests
The Pittsburgh Pirates place Hal Smith on waivers while results unfold at a track meet. Meantime, Smith, a former catcher sidelined by heart trouble, recalls his big effort and the world record moment. National records fall for Lajos Meeser and Derek Graham. Alan Simpson wins Britain's 4 01.9 in a damp mile.
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Hal Smith
Roper
Smith
Clarkeli
Hel
Lajos Meeser
Hungary
Derek [ Graham
Ireland
Britain
Alan Simpson
Bob Day
Pasadnea
Calif
Simpson
Mike Larrabee
Lasther
Lasther Lat Teor Saka 15 In Tee Ae Eee Ae TS i 8; Quarter-Mile From John Adey
Fred “Alson
Nenad Re Es Ea
Vilmos Varju
Victor Nibili
Rex Cawley
Los Angeles
P S Brodnax Little League Roundup Triumphs and Rivalries
P. S. Brodnax Little League notes a 13-2 win by W L A over Holsum Bakery and a 14-3 victory for First Staters over Holsum Bakery. Pirates claim a 4-0 victory as R Green fans 14 and Coca-Cola shows mixed results in a busy week. Standings show Cunningham Hughes and First State Bank vying for top, with Royal Crown and Holsum Bakery among mid pack. Horse racing at Rockingham Park highlights Red Gal winning the Pelham Handicap by 24 lengths, with Good Jane and Bankers Ross following.
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W.L.A
Holsum Bak
Holsum Bakery
Terry Thompson
I i
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Pitts
Burgh Pirates
Coc
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Hal Smith
Lein
R. Green
Royal Crown
Coca-Cola
USA
Donald Averett
The
Lakerys
Royal Crown Zola
Tc. Cola
Fulsum
Cunningham & Hughes
First State Bank
WALLA
Greenies
W.I.L.A
Innnings
Hughes
First State
Rockingham Park
Salem
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Hobeau Farm
Jim
Willa
Good Jane
W. Edwards
Bankers
Ross
Bakerys
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Greensboro, N. C
Burlington, N. C
High Point, N.C
Danville, Va
Martinsville
South Boston
Ston
Eance OM
Jim Crane
Clyde Bliss
Tink Richardson
Raymond Cook
Crane Tire Co
Mympic
John Cooper
Cawley
Cooper
Tokyo
Tommy Farrell
St. John's University of New York
Chris Carter
Paull Wilson
Cuba
Enrique Figuerola
Maurice Herriott
Pat Morrison
P. S. Brodnax
River ST
Patroleum
jEssolane —el
Harvey King
Essolane Dept
George A. Carter Incorporated
Humble OL & Refining CO
Berning Carers
Gastobac
Berning Gastobec Carera
Gex Desler
Ede Edema Eeee
George A. Carter
Weejuns
Fotner
Va Secunia
Burlington
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