Nicklaus Wins Westchester Classic in Photo Finish
Jack Nicklaus secures his fourth win of the year at the Westchester Classic, finishing 16 under par with a 272 total. Dan Sikes, the 36 year old Jacksonville, Florida law graduate and Player committee chairman, edges back to challenge but falls one stroke short at 273 as rain delays reshaped the final rounds and Arnold Palmer watches. Nicklaus notes he tries to ignore Arnie’s Army while viewers see the crowd’s excitement at the final round, held at Westchester Country Club.
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Will Grimsley
Associated Press
Rye
Jack Nicklaus
Arnie
Big Jack
Nicklaus
Westchester Country Club
Palmer
Dan Sikes
Sikes
Jacksonville
Fla
Law
Player Committee
Jack
Two Arkansans in the Money in Westchester Classic
RH Sikes of Springdale Ark shot 66 in the final round to finish six under par at 282 and earn 3375 dollars in the Westchester Golf Classic. Charles Coody matched the 66 final round, while Richard Crawford of El Dorado tied for 287 with rounds 71 69 74 and won 850 dollars. Miller Barber of Texarkana, one under par for 54 holes, withdrew.
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Rye
N.Y
Sikes
Springdale
Ark
Charles Coody
Richard Crawford
el Dorado
Miller Barber
Texarkana
Odds Favor American Yacht Again
The America's Cup race odds tilt against a challenger, with United States teams winning 58 of 64 races in 116 years. The article notes the Dame Pattie of Australia as a serious foe but predicts the U S will prevail, calling the cup a near-certain American win.
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van Gus Newport
Yankee Stadium
Fenway Park
United States
Dough
Pattie
Australia
Elmer Saw the Light on Baseball Gossip and Moves
A collation of baseball notes from the era, mixing player stories and managerial rumors. Cal Ermer’s career arc from player to manager with Minnesota is highlighted, along with Worthington’s college path, Birmingham Jets chatter, and reflections on older players’ era contrast. Mentions of Cal, Worthington, Namath, Starr, Houk, Unitas, Hundley, Hoak, and Shepard anchor the piece.
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Elmer
Chicago
Leo Durocher
Leo
Casey Stengel
Los Angeles Dodgers
Veep Fresco Thompson
Jesse Owens
Cal Ermer
Washington Senators
Clark Griffith
Senators
Cal
Orlando
Ermer
Griffith
Charlotte
Minnesota Twins
Peone
Marine Corps
Allan Worthington
Twins
Worthington
Alabam
Sanford College
Birmingham
New York Jets
Joe Namath
Jets
Green Bay Packers
Alabama
Namath
Bart Starr
New York Yankees
Ralph Houk
Johnny Unitas
Gene Mauely
Chary
Randy Hundley
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Don Hoak
Larry Shepard
Phillies
Hoak
Shepard
Bosox Nip Yanks in Tith Inning
In a tight pennant race update, Brooks and Frank Robinson powered Baltimore to a 4 5 2 win over Minnesota with a 10th inning homer by Frank after Bob Allison sparked a late rally. Carl Yastrzemski homered in the 11th to give Boston a 2 1 win over the Yankees as Chicago, California, and others posted key results across the league.
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Associated Press
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Orioles
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Punch
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Twins
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Carl Yastrzemski
New York
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Houston
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Atlanta
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Chance
Cleveland
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Boog Powell
Paul Blair
Frank Robinson
Robinson
Eddie Watt
Yastrzemski
al Downing
Downing
Harmon Killebrew
Washington
Agee
Don Buford
Buffod
Bufford
Fred Klages
Bob Locker
Klages
Detroit
Earl Wilson
Angels
Jimmie Hall
Bubba Morton
Tiger
Hall
al Kaline
Morton
BU Skowron
Ray Tyler
Tigers
Danny Carter
Tony Horton
Indians
Baseball Scores And Standings From Wednesday Action
National League standings show St. Louis atop at 82 51 with Cincinnati 72 61 and Chicago 62 53. Wednesday results include Chicago 4 Houston 9 and Los Angeles 9 San Francisco 2 with Philadelphia 11 Pittsburgh 9. Upcoming games feature Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and Los Angeles at Atlanta among others. Major and Minor League leaders and home run stats are listed, highlighting Cepeda, Aaron, Killebrew, and Yastrzemski with notable totals.
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Cincinnati
Chicago Mt
Philaphia
San Fran
Atlanta
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Lal
Houston
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Cenerla Leads Bobcat Football Coach Cardinals to Victory
Players and teams highlighted include Roberto Clemente and Cepeda in NL action, Rose, Cepeda, and McCarver keying late wins across the majors. The Cardinals hold a 10 game lead, while the Pirates rally behind Alou and Stargell. Also noted are Cubs, Dodgers, and Braves results and injuries to Don Drysdale. Freddie Glaze named head football coach at Hope High School with a brief bio and family details.
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Pittsburgh
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Chicago
Houston
Roseton
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Cleveland
Washington
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Detroit
Clemente
Cepeda
Tim McCarver
St. Louis
Larry Jaster
Ron Willis
Mets
Willis
Jaster
Bob Johnson
Danny Frisella
Cards
Matty Alou
Whiie Starsgell
Pirates
Braves
Alou
Stargell
Felipe Alou
Joe Torre
Ree
Pete Rose
Tommy Sharper
John Briggs
Lou Johnson
Ron Fairly
Dodgers
Johnson
Don Drysdale
Ray Sadecki
Cubs
Astros
Don Kessinger
Glenn Beckett
Billy Williams
Randy Hundley
Freddie
Hope High School
Freddie Glaze
Glaze
Hope
Rison
Arkansas
Arkadelphia High School
Henderson State Teachers College
Mrs. King Favorite at Forest Hills
Billie Jean King, world’s top women’s player, is a strong favorite to end the six year drought and return the United States to victory in the Forest Hills championship. American men also favored to end their title drought since 1955 when Tony Trabert last won.
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Associated Press
Forest Hills
N.Y
Billie Jean King
United States
America
Tony Trabert
Amateur Golf Counters With Baby Brigade
COLORADO SPRINGS AP Amateur golf counters with the Baby Brigade led by Palner Nicklaus and Boros compete in the U S Amateur Championships as 150 players vie on the 77 hole course at West Broadmoor. The field includes 91 players 25 years old or younger led by Jos Dills of Muskogee and Chuck Kocsis who recalls 1930.
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Arnie
Jos Dills
Muskogee
Okla
Chuck Kocsis
Royal Oak
Mich
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Dallas-Fort Worth
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Austin
Albuquerque
Amarillo
Malvern and Crossett Are Favorites in Region Title Race
Malvern led by new coach David Alpe seeks success after an 8-3-1 season in 1966 with the bifocal offense and returning starters across offense and defense. Crossett, twice reigning region champion, faces heavy graduation losses but fields key returnees at ends, quarterback, and linebackers as Hope and Fairview contend as challengers in a crowded race.
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Harry King
Associated Press
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Malvern
Leopards
Alpe
Crossett
Royce Pennington
Ernie Cox
Bobby Branum
Branum
Eddie Wright
Mac Stroud
Mike Griffin
Wood Edwards
Jim O'Neal
Bob Carter
Jerry Morgan
Tommy Holiman
Tom Elliott
Travis Brantley
Hope
Freddie Glaze
Houston Oilers face talent questions ahead of season
Coach Wally Lemm says the Oilers aim to boost defense speed and maintain a strong offensive line. George Webster, Michigan State star, is praised as a future standout linebacker after the trade that sent John Baker to San Diego for defensive back Miller Farr. The roster features Farr, Jancik, Norton, Hicks in the secondary and rookies Johns, Carwell, Moore, Slouston on defense, with Suggs, Hines, Talamlai, Bishop, Maples on the line and Granger and Blanks in the backfield.
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John Henley
David Fincher
Gary Golden
Carroll Beck
Warren
Leigh Hargis
Robert Dew
Hargis
Dew
Ricky Gariff
Fairview
Sandy Nutt
Bubba Wrentz
Eddie Folse
Magnolia
Hal Dodson
Chuck Linam
Larry Eddy
Mike Waters
Randy Fitzhugh
Smackover
Mike Holloway
Dennis Biggers
Barry Butler
Buckaroos
Camden
George Burke
Bill Bird
Mike Reynolds
Bill Dedman
Bobby Shankle
Arkadelphia
Kiney Cough
Mark Estes
Wally Lemm
George Webster
Michigan State
Oilers
Lemm
Webster
John Baker
San Diego
Scott Appleton
Miller Farr
Farr
Bobby Jancik
Jim Norton
W. K. Hicks
Pete Johns
Larry Carwell
Zeke Moore
Ken Slouston
Walt Suggs
Glen Ray Hines
Bob Talamlai
Sonny Bishop
Bobby Maples
Hoyle Granger
Sid Blanks
Granger
Cameron Wins Premier Hambletonian with Speedy Streak
Dell Cameron edged through a near miss and steered Speedy Streak to win the Du Quoin Hambletonian stake for 3 year old trotters. Speedy Streak won the second heat and took the trophy by one length over Speed Model, earning $60,098 and lifting total earnings to $94,779 as he heads to Indianapolis.
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Ill
Dell Cameron
Cameron
Speedy Streak
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
Speed Model
Indianapolis
Millwood Lake Forecast and Regional Sports Update
Millwood Lake shows steady elevation with clear condition and good visitation this week. Mosquito control spraying planned for Camden Lincoln Texarkana Washington and El Dorado Washington. Washington teams will not compete for the region title this fall.
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