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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1964
Page
6
Tommy Jacobs fired a six under par 64 at Congressional to take a one stroke lead over Arnold Palmer at the halfway mark of the National Open. Jacobs matched the event low 18 hole score with a dramatic 60 foot final green putt while Palmer posted a 69 to sit one behind.
Tommy Jacobs shot a record tying 64 to take a 36 hole lead at the National Open at Congressional Country Club. He battled nerves before reporters and said he aimed to relax and play his game as Arnold Palmer trailed by one stroke after a 69 following an opening 68. Jacobs, a Bermuda Dunes pro and former junior champion, emphasized focus over pressure.
Palmer displayed resolve on the course, joking about fines for throwable clubs and noting his birdie streak after early bogeys. He battled tough lies and rough at No 17, then summarily expressed satisfaction with his round and readiness to continue.
In Eugene Oregon AP three meet marks fell at the NCAA Track and Field Championships. Gayle Hopkins Arizona won the broad jump at 26 feet 9.4 inches beating the 1957 mark. Harry Jerome Oregon and Trenton Jackson Illinois each won 100 meters in 10.1 seconds, matching American and collegiate records. Jim Murphy Air Force and Bill Straub Army tied the 5 000 meter meet record at 14 12 3. Bowdoin's Alex Schulten won the hammer at 191 6. The top six finishers in NCAA events qualified for the Olympic Trials in New York City.
Birmingham golfer Lee Mackey Jr. recalls Tommy Jacobs tying Mackey’s U.S. Open opening round record with a 64 at Congressional. Jacobs then shot 64 after a 60-foot putt on the 18th. Mackey, 26, finished with 81 next day in his first major.
Johnny Callison hit a two run homer as the Phillies beat the Mets 2 1 in the opener of a doubleheader. Art Mahaffey won his seventh game as New York dropped to seven straight losses despite a late rally.
Tuscaloosa coach Dick Pride shot 65 at Decatur Country Club to set a new course low for the men’s invitational, tallying an eagle five birdies 11 pars and one bogey. Wesley and Keeling trailed with 71s as 140 players began the 54‑hole event with medal play.
Rod Chamberlain 78 Nefie Nelson 78 and John Cole 78 are noted in a Page 7 PRIDE column. Jay Lee PRIDE appears among the listings in the same page segment.
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