Clyde Small recalls Patton's double eagle on 14th at Mimosa Hills
Morganton Louisiana lefty Clyde Small recounts the 14th hole at Mimosa Hills where Billy Joe Patton executed a remarkable second shot that became a double eagle after a high branch miscue. Small still recalls the moment when Patton nearly eagleed the hole, then converted with a spectacular second shot.
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Jim Clark Wins British Grand Prix at Silverstone
Jim Clark, the Scottish driver in a Lotus, dominated the 82 lap British Grand Prix at Silverstone with an average speed of 107.73 mph and a time of 2 hours 14 minutes 9.6 seconds to widen his lead in the world driving championship amid a crowd of over 100,000. Surtees finished second driving a BRM after late-ruel drama. Brabham, Hill, and Gurney trailed in the top positions as the field of 23 drivers from nine nations contended for points toward the world title.
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Sternberg Pole Vaulter Injured In Trampoline Accident
Brian Sternberg, one of the world’s top pole vaulters, was paralyzed from the neck after a trampoline accident. The University of Washington junior had just set a world record and was preparing for the U.S. Soviet track meet in Moscow. Doctors warned of possible permanent paralysis as his family and friends rallied at his bedside.
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N C Jaycee Tourney to Qualify Four Hopefuls
Wilmington NC AP tournament to qualify fourteen lagers for national Peyees event in Midland Texas August 1999. Local qualifying ensures a field over 150 from 42 cities with up to six players per, 54 holes on 6414 yard par 71 municipal course over two days. Open and novice divisions to Texas were to advance, with practice and exhibition by North Carolina pros. Lawrence Cook Hamp Auld vs Chuck Alexander Al Goodrich in key matchups. picnic at Hugh McRae Park, driving contest, and contestants banquet at New Hanover High School Student Union.
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Augusta All Star Game Hopes For Crowd Records
Augusta Georgia hosts the 21st annual South Atlantic League All Star game at Jennings Stadium. Manager Rube Walker may toss the first pitch at 7 45 p m with an expected crowd of about 2000, a low mark in All Star history. The Augusta Yankees, who led early in the season, have slumped mid year while attendance has dwindled, prompting fears of a poor turnout despite a lineup featuring Macon Knoxville Lynchburg Chattanooga Nashville and Asheville players.
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Early Wynn Joins Elite 300-Win Club in 23rd Season
NE Sports Editor Harry Grayson profiles Early Wynn as the 14th pitcher in 93 years to win 300 games. The 43-year-old righty, a lean Alabaman, endured military service and a rocky path to Cleveland's pennant run in 1954, overcoming weight, gout, and shoulder bursitis while adding new pitches.
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Third All-Star tilt set for Grainger Stadium
More than 3,000 fans are expected to attend the Carolina League All-Star game at Grainger Stadium Sunday at 2 PM. Kinston Eagles president Jack Rider cites strong league interest as Eastern and Western squads feature 19 players from 10 clubs. Starting pitchers and fielders are listed, with Burling ton, Rocky Mount, and Peninsula showing numerous selections.
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Y's Judo Class Opens Wednesday
The YMCA will launch a beginners judo class this Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the judo room with Grady McNeill as instructor. Sessions continue each Wednesday. the course lasts ten weeks and costs $4 for members and $8 for non members.
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