Laughing Trevino Captures Open Championship Title
Laughing Lee Trevino, a former caddie and boot black, wins the U S Open at Oak Hill with a 275 total, matching the Open’s lowest ever. He shoots four under par rounds including 69 68 69 69, tops Nicklaus and Yancey as he vows to play on long. He earned about 1200000 since his debut and jokes he will buy the Alamo and return it to Mexico.
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Sam Snead
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Mets Edge Giants 3-1 In Second Game Of Split
New York Mets used a pitching switch to rally past the San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the nightcap to complete a doubleheader split. Art Shamsky homered for the Mets while Cleon Jones doubled and drove in a run.
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Joe Torre
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Aaron
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Houston
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Cincinnati
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Bob Skinner
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New York
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Hartenstein
Lyman Harris
Jim Britton
Phil Niekro
Roberto Clemente
Astros
Maury Wills
Jose Pagan
Pirates
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Wills
Forbes Field
John Edwards
Newton Golfer Wins Tourney
Nancy Regier of Newton won the Kansas Womens Golf Tournament at Shawnee Country Club by six strokes over Diane Wilson of Kansas City. The 18-year-old Arizona State student shot 230 over three days on the 6103-yard par 74 course, with final 18 holes at one over par.
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Nancy Regier
Newton
Kansas
Diane Wilson
Kansas City
Miss Regier
Arizona State
Shawnee Country Club
Wilson
Andrew Devers
Patrick wins 1500 at NCAA meet in 3 39.9 seconds
Villanova star Dave Patrick set a meet record 3 39.9 in the 1500 meters at the NCAA championships, defeating Oregon’s Wilborn on the final backstretch. Southern Cal edged Washington State for the team title by one point as Gerry Lindgren claimed the 5000 meters in 13 57.2 and Washington State added a 10,000 victory the day before.
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Washington State
Gerry Lindgren
Cougars
John van Reenan
Carl O'Donnell
Crone Wins Lakin Tourney in Open Golf Event
Gordon Crone of Lakin won the annual early summer open golf tournament at Loucks Municipal Course after a nine-hole layout delay from rain. Crone shot 3 over par 108 for 27 holes, earning medalist honors with par 35 in the opening round. Keith Stinchomb was runner up at 109.
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Local Youth and School Sports Schedule Roster
Boys baseball and girls softball events announced for multiple age groups at Cleaver and Fansler fields. Contests include Giants vs Pirates, Roses vs Sunflowers, and Flower Locate Homeo with East and Western Kansas leagues, plus three slow pitch games and a pentathlon of local league matches through the evening.
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St. Ogwalt Industries
Legion Elks Game Delayed by Wet Grounds
Sunday's Legion Elks youth baseball game at Colby was postponed due to heavy rain and drenched field. The contest will be rescheduled for 8 p.m. Sunday with a return game set for Dodge City at 7:15 p.m. Wednesday.
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Dodge City
Standings and results from major leagues
The AP standings show National League leaders with St Louis and San Francisco atop a tight pack. Saturday and Sunday results feature wins by San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, and Philadelphia. Los Angeles and New York split with Philadelphia and Chicago respectively. The American League lists Detroit and Baltimore leading, with multiple results and upcoming games across divisions.
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Ness City Man Wins at Dighton Lions Club Open
Ness City resident Lorin Janssen won the second annual Dighton Lions Club open benefit golf tournament at Lane County Country Club, carding 108 for 27 holes to beat Reed Fleury and Rocky Unruh in a playoff. Bruce Lewis claimed first in the first flight with 77.
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Scott City
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Richard Martin
Ray Roehl
Robert Strohm
Eldon Hall
Casey Church
Bob Barton
Garden City
Ben Berry
USC Clinches Fifth College World Series Title in Dramatic Win
USC defeated Southern Illinois 4-3 in a dramatic finish to claim its fifth College World Series crown. Pat Kuehner powered the title frame with a two run pinch triple after a hitless series for 14 trips, while Bill Seinsoth belted a two run homer and Brent Strom earned the relief win. DeDeaux lauded USC’s desire and comeback run, noting the team’s unbeaten finals run and standout season 50-14.
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Bob Vaughn
Superman Saves Yankees In Close California Game
Yankees win 4-3 as Andy Kosco fires a decisive throw at home to nip the Angels. Clarke and Mantle homer for New York, while Reichardt and Kosco provide late clutch moments in a tight AL battle. Oakland, Detroit, Boston, Minnesota win elsewhere.
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Five Softball Sunday Games At Sinnup Park
Five men slow pitch softball games were held Sunday at Sinnup Park. Co-op beat Five Points 66 to 7 for the consolation title of last week’s invitational tournament. Other finals were postponed to next Sunday at Cleaver Field. Ehresman Packing vs G.I. Forum for tourney crown. Ulysses vs Kelly’s Store of Liberal for third. Plymell vs Oswalt for seventh.
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Kelly Men’s Store
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Las Palmas Tavern
Soviet sprinter Korsakova sets world record in 80m hurdles
Vera Korsakova of the Soviet Union won the women 80 meter hurdles in world record time of 10.2 seconds as reported by Tass. The event took place in Riga, U.S.S.R., with AP noting the record performance.
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Soviet Union
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