White Sox and Cardinals Win Dixie League Showdowns
White Sox scored 10 runs in a Dixie League clash as the Cardinals edged the Yankees 3 to 2. Detroit’s Earl Wilson hit his 27th major league homer this season. McClanahan earned the win for the Cardinals and Massey took the loss for the Yankees.
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Neherty
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Yankees
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IGERS
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Rain pants prove handy at Masters with Ken Venturi
In Augusta ga former Open champion Ken Venturi kept rain pants in his golf bag. He wore them to survey a putt in hot 80 degree weather and planned to return to the green with another pair ready.
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How to Catch Fish in Fresh Water booklet offered
A 32 page guide titled How to Catch Fish in Fresh Water is available for 25 cents from the FBI Booklet at 7485 West Talcott Chicago Illinois 60631. The booklet covers casting spin casting fly fishing and tips on accessories for various freshwater fishing methods.
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FBI
Fisherman's Information Bureau
West Talcott
Ill
El Torito Becomes Open Golf Champion Figaro of Humble Roots
El Torito, the new Open champion, blends humor and grit as he rose from schooled shoes and a Dallas graveyard upbringing to golf stardom. His style echoes Hagen and Palmer, with a fast, fearless swing and sharp wit that captivate fans. He vows to become rich and plays with bold swagger.
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Sarazena Hogan
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el Paso
Tex
Ben Hogan
Arnold Palmer
Volkswagen fuel injected Squareback heralds new efficiency
A car with a computer delivers precise fuel and air to each cylinder, reducing fuel waste and boosting mileage to about 27 mpg. No carburetor to adjust or clean. The VW Squareback and Fastback feature a fuel injection system and a thinking computer, making Volkswagens of this era seem more sensible.
Major League Leaders in Batting and Pitching
American League top batters include Yastrzemski 337 and Howard 313 with 71 hits for Howard. Leaders also list White, Campaneris, and McAuliffe along with runs batted in and stolen bases. National League leaders show Rose and Clemente. McCovey tops home runs with 14 and Marichal leads strikeouts.
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Clemente
Pitt
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Marichal
Singer
Bears Sign Four Defensive Backs for 1968 Contracts
The Chicago Bears announced that four defensive backs have signed 1968 contracts. Veteran Bennie McRae along with Charlie Brown Al Dodd and Tom Greenlee, all who spent 1967 as ready reserves, are now under contract.
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Chicago Bears
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Tigers Roll Over Yankees In Eight Three Victory
Tigers beat Yankees 8 to 3 behind John Malmberg six innings two runs and 12 strikeouts. Kerry Bowers took the loss as the Yankees collected six hits led by Bowers with two doubles. Dodgers topped Giants 8 to 5 as Bill McNeese pitched six innings and Tony Stephenson led Dodgers with a triple and a single.
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Giants
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Chris Farley
Ricky Pless
Timmy Noland
John Malmberg
Bowers
Bill McNeese
Brad Cook
Steve Black
Royce Taylor
Steve Armstead
John Hill Jones
Lee Dennis
Kelly Norton
Tony Stephenson
Richard van Ham
Dick Wilder
McNeese
Clay Covington
Finals Postponed in Professional Tennis Championship
Rain delays the finals in Brookline as Australian stars Rod Laver and John Newcombe contend for the title with the event postponed indefinitely.
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Brookline
Rod Laver
John Newcombe
Notre Dame coach to lead Golf Coaches Association
Rev. Clarence Durbin of Notre Dame will be elevated today to the presidency of the Golf Coaches Association of America. He will succeed Joy Boyle of Penn State as GCAA president.
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N.M
Clarence Durbin
C.S.P
Notre Dame
Golf Coaches Association of America
Joy Boyle
Penn State
Coach Resigns From Holy Cross College Post
Worcester Massachusetts AP reports Milt Piepul, Holy Cross College assistant foot coach, resigns after two years, effective September 1.
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Milt Piepul
Holy Cross College
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