Venturi Takes Third Round Lead in American Golf Classic
Ken Venturi holds a two stroke lead at 206 after a 35 34 69 at Firestone Country Club in Akron. Jack Nicklaus Palmer Rudolph McCallister Funseth Courtney and Collins battle behind as late-round scores tighten the field.
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Johnson Wins Bowman Gray Myer's Brothers Memorial Race
Junior Johnson started on the pole and led all the way to win the 4th annual Myer's Brothers Memorial late model race at Bowman Gray Stadium. A crowd of 15,000 watched his 1964 Ford finish more than a lap ahead of second place Richard Petty, with Ned Jarrett finishing third after pitting with three laps remaining.
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Belinsky Disqualified By Angels
Los Angeles and baseball history highlight Belinsky’s repeated suspensions. The pitcher was kept off the Angels roster, sent to Hawaii, reported late after a slump, and left again after a confrontation with a sportswriter in a Washington hotel room. An attorney plans a hearing with the commissioner within 10 days.
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Robinson Paces Orioles Over Sox
Brooks Robinson belted a three run homer in the ninth as Baltimore rallied for a 4-2 win over Chicago. The Orioles moved 1.5 games ahead of the White Sox after trailing 2-1 entering the final frame. Jerry Adair doubled, Horlen walked Siebern, and Lau drove in a run on a sacrifice fly before Robinson's decisive blast.
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Pirates Rally Past Phillies 9-4 In Seven-Run Seventh
Roberto Clemente belts three doubles as Pittsburgh scores five unearned runs in the seventh to topple NL leaders Philadelphia 9-4. Frank Bork drives in two in the big inning as Willie Stargell and Manny Mota contribute. The loss tightens Philadelphia’s lead over Cincinnati to seven games while Pittsburgh snaps a six-game skid.
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Patton Leads NC Amateur Golf Tournament Standings
Billy Joe Patton shot a four under 68 to move into a tie for 3 6 hole lead in the North Carolina Amateur Golf Championship. The Walker Cup veteran from Morganton posted 139 after 36 holes and faced a 40 player field in Sunday’s final rounds amid near 90 degree humid weather.
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Cherryville
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Rickard's Decorators win Mid-Piedmont softball title
Rickard's Decorators, led by Marvin Rickard's knuckleballer, no-hit Craver TV 6-0 in the championship. Ladd struck out 11, Gurley and Ladd each had two hits, while Donnie Crawford added a double. Madison Throwing and Police Club also posted key wins in Class B and A respectively.
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Net event finals at Blair Park set for afternoon sessions
Citywide tennis finals schedule lists David Idol vs David Myers in boys singles at 1 PM and Arnold Koonce vs Rick Lutz in men singles at 2 PM. Donna Hartley routed Greta Ellison 6 0 6 0 in girls singles. Sue Hanford defeated Rawleigh 6 3 6 2 in women’s singles. Boys doubles saw Bodle and Idol beat Myers and Devo 8 6 6 2. Semifinals and quarterfinals also held with Lutz advancing in men’s singles.
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