British Open underscored by pale British golf landscape
Hardy Graysons notes analyze the British Open at Old Troon with Arnold Palmer’s defense and a lack of homegrown champions. The piece contends British golf declined post wars, cites runners such as Huggett and Allis, and laments limited money and status for British professionals versus Americans.
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Max Faulkner
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Jackie Robinson Hall of Fame Induction Cements First Negro Pioneer
Jackie Robinson said being the first Negro in the major leagues helped his Hall of Fame selection on the first ballot. He, Bob Feller, and veterans Bill McKechnie and Edd Roush were inducted amid ceremony rain and a cancelled Yankees exhibition.
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Twins Rally as Killebrew and Allison Spark in Victory
The Minnesota Twins, led by Harmon Killebrew's latest homer binge and Bob Allison's .393 in seven games with five homers, beat Detroit 8-1 behind Dick Stigman's eight strikeouts over five hits. The win tightens the AL race with the Yankees and Angels in pursuit.
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Troublesome NL leaders beat St Louis. O'Toole lone-hitter powers Reds
Cincinnati's Jim O'Toole pitched a lone-hitter in a 3-0 win over Pittsburgh as troublemakers remain two games back in the NL. Minnesota's Stigman earned his second straight win with a five-hitter against Detroit, while the Angels beat the Mets in extra innings and closed within 2 1/2 games of the Yankees as Kaline returned for Detroit.
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Dodgers Ride Howard Long Ball Stretch To 9-2 Win
Frank Howard, a 6 foot 6 inch slugger, homered in five of the last six games to push his total to 17 as the Dodgers beat St. Louis 9-2. Maury Wills and Jim Gilliam also homered. Johnny Podres earned the win while Ray Sadecki took the loss. The Giants beat the Cubs 5-3 while O'Toole pitched a one-hitter for Cincinnati in a 3-0 win over Pittsburgh. Mays and Cepeda drove in two each in San Francisco's 6-5 triumph over St. Louis. Philadelphia rallied to a 5-3 win over Chicago, scoring all runs in the last three innings.
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Palmer Closing In On Money Record After Poor PGA Showing
Palmer tightens chase on PGA money list after weekend showing. Arnold Palmer's 1960 money mark of 75,262 seems within reach as he tops the year with 71,198, edging Gene Littler, Bill Casper Jr, and Jack Nicklaus among the top earners. Gary Player leads last year’s champ with 41,513.
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Monday's Results and Upcoming MLB Schedule
Monday results include Philadelphia 5 Chicago 3 and Los Angeles 9 St Louis 2. San Francisco 5 Houston 1, Cincinnati 3 Pittsburgh 0. Tonight features Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Milwaukee Los Angeles at St Louis Pittsburgh at Cincinnati San Francisco at Houston. Wednesday brings Boston at New York Chicago at Washington Detroit at Minnesota Cleveland at Kansas City Baltimore at Los Angeles.
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Hornung sheds Army stripe to return to Packers
Paul Hornung completed his Army discharge at Fort Riley and planned a private flight to Green Bay. The NFL star, Heisman winner, led Green Bay to last season’s title, was MVP, and says rest and leg conditioning will shape his return. He served with the 896th Company as a jeep driver radio operator. unit to be deactivated Aug. 1.
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Furniture City Junior Invitational to span three courses
The Furniture City Junior Invitational, the city's top golf event for players under 18, launches next week over three days and three courses Colonial Emerywood Blair Park. Entries are $1 with flights by skill and registration at clubhouses. local pros oversee play.
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