Littler Nicklaus Share Thunderbird Lead After 36 Holes
Gene Littler and Jack Nicklaus fired 66s to reach 133 and share the second round lead at the Thunderbird golf classic at Westchester Country Club. Billy Casper trails by one stroke after a 67, as Gary Player and Pat Schwab sit at 136 and fourth.
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Racing Roundup from Aqueduct and Other Tracks
Blue Thor ridden by Walter Blum won the Bateau Handicap at Aqueduct by five lengths over Glen Arm, with Doll Inn third. Backpasser, ridden by Braulio Baeza, cruised to a seven length win at Monmouth Park. Vile Wattie opened the year with a win at Delaware Park. Hilo Hattie took six furlongs at Belmont with Angel Valenzuela aboard. Richmond Grays nosed Wings O Night at Rockingham Park in the Nashua Purse. Royal Pirate finished behind in that race.
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Coop Opens Lead At Dalmahoy Festival Of Golf
Tony Coop, a 31 year old Englishman, shot five under par 61 on the Dalmahoy West Course to lead the 54 hole Dalmahoy Festival of Golf after weather shortened play. Jackie Cupit and Harold Henning shot 63s, with Ragan Faulkner and O Connor at 64 as others chased the early pace under rainy conditions.
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NCAA Champ Leads Western Amateur Finalists
Marty Fleckman the NCAA champion from Houston led medal play in the Western Amateur at Benton Harbor Michigan after a 69 to seize early lead into match play. Greg Pitzer and Bunky Henry trailed with 292 and 295 totals as top qualifiers. Ed Updegraff and Bob Smith also advanced with strong rounds as the field moved to head-to-head matches.
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Colds Damp U.S. Track Hope Ahead of Russians Meet
United States star Bill Mills and others battle colds and injuries as the U.S. and USSR face off in a two day dual meet at Kiev Central Stadium. Mills, Schul, Lindgren, Cawley and Ryan affect U.S. chances while Russia fields Brumel Kudinsky Lusis and others. Women rely on Edith McGuire and Wyom Tyus to offset Russian strength in field events.
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Ashe to Meet Osuna in Opening American Zone Match
Dallas AP Arthur Ashe the youngest US Davis Cup member faces Mexico’s Rafael Osuna in the opening singles of the American Zone finals. U S captain MacCall emphasizes strength across the lineup while Contreras studies openings for doubles with potential youth. The first match is at 3 p.m. EST Saturday with Ralston vs Palafox in the second.
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Girl Gallopers Take Over Racing Spotlight Today
The day features tied $100,000 added races for two year old fillies at Monmouth Park and for older mares at Delaware, with Native Street headlining the Sorority. Other notable races include Arlington Handicap at Arlington Park and Tidal Handicap at Aqueduct, as Saratoga begins Monday.
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Lynchburg Wins Tourney Berth In Connie Mack Playoff
Lynchburg Colts beat Martinsville Pirates 3 1 at Market Garden Field to secure second in the National Division and a Connie Mack tournament berth. Danville clinched top American Division as New South of South Boston forfeited. Field will include Danville Old Boston Gretna and Lynchburg with the tourney starting next Tuesday. Martinsville managed six singles. Lynchburg’s two run hit came from Steve Bryant.
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South Boston Downs Gretna 8-2 in CM League clash
South Boston defeated Gretna 8-2 in a Connie Mack League game at South Boston. Dennis Dalton started for Gretna and held the home club to one hit through five innings before a seven run burst sparked the win. Hodges and Jarrett led Gretna with a double and a single, while Cox land Seabolt added doubles for South Boston.
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Braves Recall Carroll Reassign Klimchock To Farm Club
The Milwaukee Braves recalled pitcher Clay Carroll from Atlanta on Friday and sent reserve infielder Lou Klimchock to the International League farm club. Carroll owns a 3-6 record with a 2.36 ERA in 93 innings for Atlanta, while Klimchock has appeared in 30 games as a pinch hitter and hits .079.
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Stengel Turns Birthday into News on Mets and Hip Surgery
In Philadelphia Casey Stengel, 75, spoke to staff via telephone from Roosevelt Hospital after hip surgery, praising Mets players and noting Johnny Lewis and Denny Musgraves performed well. He remains hospitalized two weeks. Separately in Minnesota Lineman Larry Kramer ended his Vikings career after leaving training camp, volunteering to return bonus money as the team signed Jesse Branch.
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Clifford Necessary Defends Archery Title at Meet
Clifford Necessary of Richmond Virginia retained his National Field Archery Association men's barebow title at Sugar Hill range near Watkins Glen New York with 2528 points. He added 502 in the final animal target round finishing Friday. Illinois champion Don Keil Granite City was second with 2425 points and Barry Hazen Cape Girardeau Missouri third with 2404. The women’s barebow title went to Betty Grubbs Oklahoma City Oklahoma with 1980.
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Redskins Review Weks Training Before Scrimmage
In Carlisle Pennsylvania the Washington Redskins reviewed the week’s work ahead of a team scrimmage. Coach Bill McPeak shifted rookie Fred Nazurek from wingback to safety and Gary Hart from defensive end to offensive tackle. Rookie fullback Bob Briggs sprained his neck during a drill and was sent to Washington for further evaluation by Dr. George A. Resta.
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Minor League Summary From Civitan Field Prospect
At Al Woodrow Wilson Field the Civitan team featured players Wimmer Baker Yancey Calloway and Snow among others in a tight Little League match. Belk Leggett and Owen Shelton Scearce Hall contributed in the 4x1056 event with Manleys, Shannon, and R. Hall also noted in the lineup.
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