Deming Ties Canadian Open Lead With 67
Rolf Deming, a relative newcomer to the pro tour and former University of Minnesota math instructor, carded a 67 to share the first round lead at the Canadian Open. He joined Rod Funseth Phil Rodgers and Lou Graham at 67 while George Knudson and Rod Curl trailed by one.
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U S Tracksters Seek Lead in World All-Star Meet
United States forces aim to build a lead over Russia in the opening program at Edwards Stadium Berkeley California. Key events include the 100 meters 110 hurdles pole vault and shot put with stars like Milburn Matson and Lindgren favored to win in a close meets setting.
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Australia
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DYB Yanks Bring Home 5-1 Win For Championship Crack
Tim Moore limited the Pirates to two hits as the Decatur Dixie Youth Yankees beat them 5-1 to reach Saturday's city championship game against the Cubs at Point Mallard Park. D Ferguson allowed three hits and nine strikeouts for the Pirates but costly errors doomed them. Farley led the Yankees with a double. Terry and Moore added singles. Petty tripled for the Pirates and Ferguson singled.
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Pro Baseball Player Eligibility for Senior Amateur Golf
The rule states a player must be at least 55 years old on the sectional qualifying date to be eligible for the Senior Amateur Championship. The requirement emphasizes age as of the specified date to participate.
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Richelieu Valley Golf Club
Montreal
Red Sox Surge Near Orioles in Tight AL East Race
The Boston Red Sox rally past Detroit 8-7 for their seventh straight win as Rico Petrocelli belts a three run homer in the ninth. Vada Pinson homers in Cleveland’s win over Baltimore, tightening the division chase.
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Yates Mammoth Course Set for Classic Showdown
Visiting players praise the Yates course as wet conditions threaten longer play and higher scores. Don Kincaid, slowed by fever, watched as collegians arrived and Burningtree’s Jimmy Mitchell teased a rare practice session amid birdie chances for four in his group. Georgia’s Lynn Lott is named a strong Spirit contender, noted for beating Yates and Tommy Valentine.
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Giants Rally Behind Bonds Fuentes In Six-Run Burst
West-leading San Francisco used a six-run second inning to pull away as Bobby Bonds and Tito Fuentes drove in two runs each with RBI hits. Ken Henderson later snapped a tie with an RBI single. Torre and Brock homered for St. Louis.
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Kennedy Leads Yanks In Hit Parade
Dennis Kennedy homered driving in two runs while Charles Norman and Rockey Stewart contributed key hits. Rex Dunn and Rick Dawes sparked the offense as Youth Baseball posted a strong showing with Joe and Randy Black among the standout players.
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Harrelson Opens NL All Star Shortstop Lead
Bud Harrelson of the Mets leads the National League shortstop voting with 393,708 votes, ahead of Don Kessinger 338,820 and Maury Wills 311,208. Hank Aaron tops NL outfielders with 759,589 votes, Willie Mays 783,938, and Johnny Bench leads catchers with 781,098. Over 1.6 million votes cast. starting All Star teams to be announced next week for the Detroit game July 13.
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Smith Eyes Wimbledon Final Clash With Newcombe
Stan Smith from Pasadena, California, faces John Newcombe in a bid to end Australia’s grip on the Wimbledon title. The underdog Smith is seen in a long match possibly with sets to 8-8 before a tie breaker. Newcombe is favored to win for the third time in five years.
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Braves Rally Hitters Dominate as Bearden Stars
Bearden drives in two home runs and two doubles with Dement contributing a 3 RBI effort. Bolton and Liddie add two hits each while Dement also records a single. Giants respond with Hays Riordan Lawler Springer Allen mounding steady defense but fall short.
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