Brewer Leads Western Open After Strong Start
Brewer breaks out of a slump to surge into a lead at the Western Open first round. Big names like Nicklaus, Casper, Boros, Archer sit behind as Brewer cards a four under par 66 and eyes a strong 36 hole total. Others include Beard, Player, Trevino, and Maxwell among a crowded leaderboard at Milwaukee’s Midlothian Country Club.
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Bob Green Winters
Dick Rhynn
Thapson
Midlothian
Thompson
Beard
Rand Khyan
Ken Still
Billy Maxwell
Jan Country Club
Bob Lynn
Frank Beard
Bobby Locke
Gary Player
Lee Trevino
Jack
Irwin Near Top In Western Open
In Midlothian Indiana AP report tour rookie Hale Irwin of Boulder held a strong position in the Western Open. He carded a second round near 70 to stay among leaders with a two round total of 140, four strokes behind Gay Brewer who leads at 136. Dale Douglass of Denver trails slightly, and Don Finsterwald of Colorado Springs opened Thursday with a 73 and followed with a 74.
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Midlothian
Hale Irwin
Boulder
Irwin
Gay Brewer
Dale Douglass
Denver
Don Finsterwall
Colorado
Springs
Cloverleaf Friday Racing Picks and Big Quiniela Totals
A dense list of racing entries with horse names distances and payouts. Includes daily double and Quiniela results, times, and final attendance 5,302 and handle 252,297. Mentions Cloverleaf Friday, Jones and numbers, and various horse names such as Loveland Lad Quinela and Deeray with multiple time stamps and win-place-show style odds.
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Jones & 4
Leisure Echo
Loveland Lad
KH. L
Miss Dusty
Quintela
A In Clover
D. B
Fresco
Big Divot
Hollyheck Hester
Port Beth
Quiniela
Hogan's Port
R. Routs
Casa
New
Laugher
DeWitt
Pretty
J. W. Annie
Twin Quin
Handle
Elder Withdraws From Western Open After Injury
Midlothian AP reports Tee Elder, one of few Black players on the PGA tour, pulled out of the Western Open after claiming an injury to his right knee and wearing a knee brace. He had posted a first round 76 and cited misquotation about Pensacola racial incidents, which he later denied.
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Midlothian
Tee Elder
Elder
Sfore
Didey
Washington, D.C
Pensacula
Fla
State Prep Spikemen Meet Comes to Aurora Saturday
More than forty five Colorado high schools enter the third annual Meet of Champions sponsored by the Aurora Jaycees with a girls division from five states. Prominent favorites include Marcus Mitchell Denver West in the 100 and Wendle Brown Alameda in the 440, Ralph Tisler Denver Manual in the 120 yard hurdles, and Al Rogers Denver Kennedy in the mile. Dan Sutton Colorado Springs School for the Dust and Blind may set a two mile mark, Tom Carson eyes the 880 in Class A, while turtle race contenders Scott Nelson Evergreen and I Halph Visher vie in highs and lows. Nelson captured four blue ribbons at the state Class AA meet.
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Aurora, Cola
Colorado
Aurora Daycees
Marcus Mitchell
Denver West
Wendle Brown
Alameda
Ralph Tisler
Denver Manual
al Rogers
Denver
Dan Sutton
Colorado Springs
Louis
Villareal
Denver North
Tom Carson
Scott Nelson
Evergreen
I. Halph Visher
Nelson
Saddened John Carlos Runs Tonight in Compton
Los Angeles AP reports John Carlos, one of the era’s top track icons, plans to wear a black armband at the Campion-Cyli Ketl invitational in Compton in tribute to his father Karl and to Arizona State’s Izona State, as Carlus and other rivals pursue fast times in a 1 mile and 200 meter events. The ceremony mirrors the era’s Black Power display, with Carlos’ spokesman noting the gesture is solely about his father and the track meet.
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Los Angeles
John
Ameri Las
Chuck LaBenz
Alihis
Izona State
Sam Bair
Oho
Jub Law- Carlos
Karl
Villanova
New York
Runnors
Carlus
Frank Murphy
Marty
Jedy
Liquori
Illend
Bob
Seagren
University of South
Carles
Tommy Smith
California
Dick Rails
Olymback
Maxico City
Smith
Carls Aira
Carlos
Jin Tyunh
Feller Set to Return in Bears Meet on Home Ground
Bob Feller will return to the mound for a Denver Bears contest while a field event card features high jumpers led by Qlis Burrell and pole vault contenders. Karl Salb of Kansas and Mark Muro of Arizona State headline the javelin and shot put, as the program includes hammer throw and mile relay events with freshmen gearing for 440 and 100 yard dashes.
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Bob Feller
Ffoot
Qlis Burrell
Iuge
Karl Salb
Kansas
Mark Murro
Arizona State
Denver
Bob Felgo
Willy
Cleveland
Robert Pullard
Casey
the Carrigan
Steve Smith
Pnaananeah
Viel
Waller Blue Triumphs in Garden State Park Meet
Waller Blue rode to three wins at Garden State Park Race Track on Friday, posting a dominant performance across events. The program featured multiple races with strong showing by Blue's mounts and local jockeys.
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Cuierry Hill
Waller Blue
Ub Garden State Park
Wheeler and Rocky Mountain News win Babe Ruth League games
In Forbes Field Friday, Wheeler defeated Gibsons 13 8 as The News beat Albertsons in game one. The News struck five runs in the second inning aided by three singles and two Albertsons errors. Wheeler rallied from a six run first inning deficit, scoring six in the sixth to seize the win behind Ron Schulke's double.
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Rocky Mountain News
Wheeler
Forbes Field
Albertsons
Gibsons
The
News
Kee Wheeler
Ron Schulke
Jibsons
Luckless Willie Davis Still Unlucky
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Willie Davis will miss at least two more weeks with a broken cheekbone after a Friday night pitch struck him in the right face. Davis, batting .226 with five homers, 18 runs batted in and five steals, was injured as Montreal Expos extended their losing streak to 19. Doctors said the cheekbone fracture would sideline him for about 40 days. Davis had earlier suffered a hairline arm fracture in spring training.
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Los Angeles
Wile Davis
Davis
Dan McGinn
Daniel Freeman
Dodgers
Montreal Expos
Expos
Rodger
Jin
New York
Mets
Florida
Atlanta
Claude Raymond
Raymond
McGinna
Dodger
Kentucky Kegler Wins Fourth 1969 Bowling Crown
Billy Hardwick of Louisville defeated Jim Stefanich of Joliet to win $6,000 first prize in the Associations 70,000 Smallcomb Classic in Redwood City. The 27 year old Hardwick led money list with $41,725 after securing his fourth championship this year. Stefanich earned $4.20 for second, Larry Laub $2,500 for third, Wayne Zahn $2,000 for fourth, and Harry Booth $1,400 for fifth.
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Redwood City
Calif
Billy Hardwick
Louisville
Jim Stefanich
Joliet
Hardwick
Stardwick
Harry Booth
Mountain View
Wayne Zahin
Tempe
Ariz
Larry Laub
San Francisco
Stefanich
Laub
Zahn
Booth
Denver Edges Town In Tight American Association Game
In the American Association Denver defeated Tulsa 1-1 while Omaha beat Indianapolis 10-1 and Tulsa rallied past Oklahoma City 7-4. Paul Splittorff pitched a complete game for Denver, Clyde Mashore led Indianapolis with a leadoff homer, and Kerry Cavalloni drove in two for Tulsa. The tourney chase continues as Iowa visits Omaha and Denver hosts Iowa in upcoming games.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Tulsa
Indianapolis
Oklahoma City
Denver Edge Town
Paul Splittorff
Clyde Mashore
Splittorff
Bo Osborne
Royals
Kerry Cavallon
Afters
Jose Paredes
Dick Eagan
Bob Radovich
Denver
Iowa
Minnie Mendoza
Jose Morales
Horse Racing Returns To Grand Junction Track Opens After Long Hiatus
Parimutuel racing resumed at Frank N. Downs in Grand Junction on Thursday night for the first time since 1954. The card featured thoroughbred and quarter horse races run by the Western Colorado Quarterhorse Association. Attendance was about 2,000.
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Grand Junction
Parismutuel Horse Racing
Grand
Frank' Im Downs
Western Colorado Quarterhorse, Association
Welco Schools announce multiple coaching changes for 1969 70
Several new coaches are expected to take over positions left by resigning Welco Association coaches for the 1969 70 school year. Among changes, Al Greeley retires, Neil Moore moves to Central Michigan University, and vacancies appear at multiple high schools with replacements to be named.
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al Greeley
College
Ugh
Derry Hatliff
Neil Moore
Hab
Central Michigan Uni
Luton
Windsor
Ft. Lupton
AL Wehr Central
Vince Capillupo
Denver
Mullen
Capillupo
Ed Telex
Keith Seal
Mighland
Jett
Weld Central
John Mutded
Wiatty
Jed Weber
Weber
Jinis
Brags
Wayne Walter
Sullette
Kam
Walter
Proctor Triumphs in NAIA Meet Long Jump
Proctor of Redlands wins the long jump at the NAIA track and field championships in Billings Montana with 25 feet 6.4 inches. Texas A I I's Ernest Haynes sets a 9.2 second 100 yard dash record in heats but finishes third. Eastern Michigan leads after day one, with Southern Louisiana and Redlands close behind as storms interrupt events.
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John Morrison
Associated Press
Billings
Mont
Erry Provine
University F of
Paints
Southern Louisiana
Redlands
Prairie
View
Mnf
Tevae Vene Eht
Texas A&i
Ernest Haynes
Haynes
Louisiana
Oliver Ford
Bernard
Aynhe
Fay
Walter
Eastern Michigan
David Elli
Adelphi
Jack Panzica
Australians Still Top World Tennis Despite Davis Cup Loss
In Paris at the French Open Davis Cup participants remain dominant as Ken Rosewall and Rod Laver were slated to meet in the 87,000 seat final. Australian teams, including Roy Emerson and the doubles pairings, lead the field amid ongoing professional circuit play. Meanwhile Margaret Court pursues the French women’s title, facing Britain’s Ann Jones as Bowrey falls to Jones.
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Geoffrey Miller
Associated Press
PARIS
Ken Rosewall
Rod Laver
Champirasinos
Jalan Garros
Beween
Dik Roy Eyperson
Doh Seweembe
Tory Kovhe
Cie
Australia
United States
Mexico
Rafael Osuna
Las
Taver
Rosewall
Margaret Court
Ann Janes
Britain
Alon
Pro Owners Set Trade Schedule for 1970 Football
New York AD reports NFL owners agreed to interleague trading beginning the day after the last postseason game until March. The 26 clubs adopted a 1970 structure linking American and National Conference trades. They adjourned their spring meetings with no further thronch. AlLStar gan adopted a rule banning certain cleats and tied laces in place kicking shoes.
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New York
Footsball
Struc Ture
Go Allstar Gan
Glaivkey
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