Open Lead Highlights Golf Stars Weekend Showdown
In a 36-hole focus at Southern Hills Club, Hale Green fired a three under 67 to surge near the lead while Tom Parkzer carded 69 to sit at 138. Nicklaus and Player clashed for major honors as Palmer eyed a return to form, with a strong field battling gusty winds and a live ABC telecast weaving through the weekend.
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Fleck Open Win Shocks Golf World in 9 Quasi Ironies
A fragmented reminiscence recalls Jack Fleck’s stunning Open victory that upended Ben Hogan’s era, with Hogan’s dominance, Fleck’s fall from the sport, and a world of economic and personal hardship surrounding the unlikely champion. Fleck, aging, impoverished, and without roots, laments the sport’s vanished glory as Nicklaus’s modern earnings dwarf his own.
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Bisons Roll Guymon 17 to 6 to Reach Elkhart Semis
Garden City American Legion Bison baseball team defeated Guymon Oklahoma 17 to 6 in Elkhart to advance to the tournament semifinals. Ernie Hernandez earned the win and George had a 3-for-3 night with a double while Mike Hoffman scored three runs. The Bison improved to 8 2 with 12 hits as Guymon committed six errors and Garden City will face the Elkhar Hugoton winner at 6.
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Bascue brothers win Babe Ruth Pennant prizes
Kevin and Brian Bascue with Tim Sayolt win French's Pennant, an international Babe Ruth 13 to 15 skills event. Contests include base speed, solo lunge, and throwing. Kevin, 15, tops in 15 seconds and 365 feet. Brian, 14, clocks 18 seconds and 318 feet. Rob Preston and Lavell post notable marks. Tim McMillan places second in 13-year-olds.
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Lady Bug Classic Set At Mariah Hills Golf Course
Dodge City hosts the annual Lady Bug Classic on June 25 at Mariah Hills Golf Course. The 18 hole event costs 10 dollars per entrant with mail entries due by June 22 to Diane Meininger. Tee time is 3 30 a m with prizes for top finishers in handicapped flights longest driver fewest putts nearest the pin plus door prizes and a post tourney luncheon.
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