Palmer Opens American Golf Classic Mix of Stars At Firestone
Arnold Palmer led a strong field at Firestone Country Club as the American Golf Classic began. The par 70 layout stretched 7 180 yards, welcoming 127 pros and three amateurs. Jack Nicklaus and Tom Weiskopf joined a list of contenders while absent stars included Billy Casper Gary Player and Dave Stockton.
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Associated Press
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Firestone Country Club
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Columbus
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Chicago
Nicklaus
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George Archer
Lee Trevino
Miller Barber
Julius Boros
al Geiberger
Billy Casper
Gary Player
Dave Stockton
Stone Says He's Always Been Good
Atlanta pitcher George Stone, 2-1, blanked Chicago on six hits in a 10-2 Braves win. He drove in three runs with two singles and added a five run seventh inning as Atlanta moved to a two games to one lead in the series. Manager Lyman Harris praised the rookie but noted he needs more looks before expansion draft decisions.
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Chicago
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Stone
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Joe Torre
Deron Johnson
Felipe Alou
Marty Martinez
Felix Millan
Tommie Aaron
Nartinez
Jim Hickman
Ernie Banks
Cubs
Lyman ‘Harris
Harris
Dartmouth Eyes Ambitious 23-Game Hockey Schedule
Dartmouth announces a 23 game season including its first holiday festival appearance at Madison Square Garden on December 19 and 20. The event features Yale Brown and Clarkson as part of the schedule under coach Ab Oakes in his third year.
No Golf Revolt This Year Shapes PGA Talks
PGA officials and touring pros held tense talks amid threats of a split over governance of the $5.6 million tour. Sam Gates said no boycott and the group will play through, while Gates and Leo Fraser eyed constitutional amendments to resolve the impasse.
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Professional Golfers Association
NEW York
Cel
Gates
Dickin
Sam Gates
Akron
Ohio
Gardne Dickinson
Bill Rogers
Rogers
Montgomery Routs Charlotte as Rebels stay atop standings
First place Montgomery continued its winning ways by erupting for six runs in the third inning to rout Charlotte 9-5 in Southern League play. Asheville edged Evansville 6-2 behind strong relief from John Noreiga as Savannah rolled past Birmingham 9-3 with a five-run sixth inning.
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Montgomery
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Asheville
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Evansville
Savannah Senators
Birmingham
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Savannah
Senators
Montgomery Eastern Wins State Dixie Youth Title
In Dothan Alabama Montgomery Eastern defeated Underwood of Florence 2 0 to capture the Dixie Youth State Base Tournament title. Wesley Dandridge delivered a two run homer in the bottom of the sixth to seal the win. Mike Carpenter allowed six hits for Montgomery.
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Ronnie Hildreth
Clanton
Velasquez Leads Atlantic City Racetrack Riders
Panamanian jockey Jorge Velasquez topped the Atlantic City track for the second straight year. He rode 83 winners at the New Jersey course last season, setting a track record and earning riding honors.
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Atlantic City
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