Nicklaus Wins Western Open in Dominant Fashion
Jack Nicklaus cruised to his second consecutive Western Open title at Olympia Fields, finishing 11 under par with a 273 total. Miller Barber, Bobby Stanton, Boros, and others chased as Nicklaus claimed a $26,000 payoff. Stanton had a final round 71 and Boros 70 for fourth.
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Charles Chamberlain
Associated Press
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Jack Nicklaus
Olympia Fields
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Australia
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George Archer
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Travelers Victorious Over El Paso
Arkansas defeated El Paso 5-1 to stay atop the Eastern Division as Harry Parker gave up a run in the ninth inning before relief from Jim Cosman. Key hits included a fourth inning rally sparked by Mike Christino and John Lipin, plus two late runs in the sixth. Shreveport moved within one game by defeating Amarillo 5-2, Dallas-Fort Worth outlasted San Antonio 2-1 in 12 innings, and Memphis beat Albuquerque 10-4.
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Cubs Spoil Musial Tribute With 13th-Inning Win
Cubs spoil Stan Musial appreciation at Busch Stadium as Lee Elia's 13th inning single and a sac bunt bring home the winning run. Cubs overcome Bob Gibson's 12 inning duel, 6-5, in St Louis.
El Dorado Team Wins Ot Belt Swim Meet
El Dorado swimmers captured the sweepstakes trophy Sunday at the eighth annual Ot Belt meet, closing the official Arkansas summer swimming program.
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Weekend Fights in Ventura Highlight Local Boxers
Lonnie Harris of Los Angeles weighed 153 pounds and outpointed Miguel Aguilar of Guadalajara. Sakdioni Eto of Thailand outpointed Rudy Somodio of Manila by 10 points.
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Bills face Lions in AFL exhibition at War Memorial
Buffalo and Detroit meet in Buffalo's War Memorial Stadium as AFL and NFL clubs clash in exhibition play. The Bills start a veteran lineup led by quarterback Jack Kemp while the Lions replace injured Bill Munson with Karl Sweetan, aiming to shake up the season's early interleague results.
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Five Records Fall in AAU Swim Meet
In Lincoln Nebraska the 18th AAU Outdoor Swimming Championships saw five world records and ten meet marks fall. Stars like Mark Spitz and Debbie Meyer highlighted the meet while younger swimmers used it to build toward Olympic Trials in Mexico City. Meyer set an 800 meter world record as Victoria King joined the sub-18 minute club.
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McLain Aims for 30 Victories With Tigers Arm Hot
Denny McLain won his 22nd game beating Minnesota 2-1 and nears a 30 win season last achieved by Dizzy Dean in 1934. He needs eight more wins in about 13 or 14 starts to become the first 30-game winner since 1934. Detroit leads the American League by six games over Baltimore as the Tigers push toward their first pennant in 23 years.
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Yarbrough Wins Dixie 500 at Atlanta Raceway
Lee Roy Yarbrough won the Dixie 500 at Atlanta International Raceway, earning 17885 dollars and a strategic victory by staying patient as rivals faltered. Cale Yarborough entered with a bold pacing plan but blown tires and a burned wheel bearing derailed his hopes, finishing well back. Bobby Isaac placed second in a 1968 Dodge, while Donnie Allison drove a 1968 Mustang to third, impacting the NASCAR Grand National standings.
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Three Travelers Named to Texas League All Star
Tulsa AP reports that Arkansas Travelers outfielder Boots Day catcher Sonny Roberto and second baseman John Sipin earned Texas League All Star selections for the August 12 game against the Houston Astros at Turnpike Stadium in Arlington Texas.
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High School T Stars Begina Workouts
High school All-Star workouts open in Little Rock Arkansas as East and West squads prepare for basketball at Barton Coliseum at 2 PM and football at War Memorial Stadium at 8 PM. West led by Mike Saint Randy Hickerson and Steve Brown faces East stars Larry Brown Ronnie Hook and Danny Duke with strong linemen and quarterbacks across Arkansas.
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Angels Rally in Nightcap Behind Reichardt Blast
In a suspended June 13 game, Rick Reichardt hit a three run homer and Vic Davalillo added five hits, including a tie breaking eighth inning double, as the Angels won the nightcap. Tommy Harper supplied a two run pinch double in a five run fourth to help Cleveland beat Oakland in the second game of the doubleheader, while Oakland edged ahead in the opener with a four run seventh inning rally sparked by doubles from Danny Cater and John Donaldson. Lew Krausse and Chuck Dobson combined to hold the A's to five hits.
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