Palmer Aims to Win Open as Heat Tests Players
The Associated Press reports Arnold Palmer arrives at Baltusrol Golf Club upbeat about defending his Open title. He notes a rested edge after a three week break and expects tough competition from Nicklaus, Boros, Day, and Beard. Also covers Gerald Patterson's death in Melbourne at 71 and two golfers recording holes-in-one at Kirksville Invitational Best-Ball event.
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Bob Green
Associated Press
Springfield
N.J
Palmer
Baltusrol Golf Club
San Francisco
Arnold
Billy Cass
Jack Nicklaus
Julius Boros
Jacky Cupit
Tye
Denver
Colo
Beard
Louisville
Kirksville, Mo
Dick Patchett
Oskaloosa
Iowa
Jack Hull
Quincy, Ill
Kirksville
Texarkana Star Player Fails NCAA Grade Rule
Texarkana sophomore Joe Norwood, slated as No 2 quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, failed to meet NCAA grade standards. Norwood’s grades were below the university’s required level, but he may compete in 1968 if his scholastic standing improves while on probation. He is the first UT football player affected by the new rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin, Tex
Joe Norwood
Texarkana
University of Texaas Longhorns
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Norwood
Texas
Bill Bradley
University of Texas
Redskins Sign Up a Running Back for 1967 Season
Washington announces the signing of running back A. D. Whitfield and defensive tackle Joe Rutgens for the 1967 NFL season. Whitfield led the 1966 Redskins with 472 rushing yards on 93 carries, while Rutgens was injured for most of last season. In another note, New York Generals sign English forward George Kirby, age 20, from the NP Soccer League.
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Washington
Washington Redskins
A. D. Whitfield
Joe Rutgens
Whitfield
Redskins
Rutgens
NEW York
New York Generals
George Kirby
Travelers Drop Another Half Game
ARLINGTON Texas AP The Arkansas Travelers rainout in Dallas Monday left them two games back in the Texas League as first place Amarillo edged Albuquerque 5 4 El Paso lost 1 0 to Austin dropping a game and a half behind Amarillo Arkansas sits in third place two games back A doubleheader is on tap with Albuquerque at Amarillo and El Paso at Austin.
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Arlington
Tex
Arkansas Travelers
Cleveland
California
Dwight Baltimore
Kansas City
Detroit
Minnesota
Chicago
Washington
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Associated Press
Denver
Spokane
San Diego
Vancouver
Indianapolis
Tulsa
Portland
Phoenix
Oklahoma City
Tacoma
Rochester
Columbus
Jacksonville
Buffalo
Toronto
Richmond
Toledo
Syracuse
W. L
Pet. G
Amarillo
el Paso
Sta
Arkansas
Albuquerque
Austin
Dal-Fw
Solunar Tables by John Alden Knight schedule
The Solunar Tables provide daily major and minor hunting and fishing periods. Major periods begin at specified times and last about one and a half to two hours, shown in bold. Minor periods are shorter and in regular type. Times assume Central Standard Time.
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John Alden Knight
Wills Pulls Surprise With Homers In Pirates Win
Maury Wills, expected to excel at base stealing, hit a three-run homer after a run-scoring single as the Pirates powered past St. Louis 75. The homer was his second of the season, aiding Pittsburgh’s six-run sixth. Wills helped push the Pirates past the Cardinals amid other NL results and Phillies reliever Dick Farrell’s strong outing.
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Mike Becht
Associated Press
Maury Wills
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Pirates
Los Angeles
Houston
Jim Wynn
Astros
San Francisco
Dick Farrell
Philadelphia
Phillies
Atlanta
Washington
Chicago
Baltimore
Kansas City
Boston
New York Yankees
Minnesota
Detroit
Cleveland
California
St Inings
Wills
Ty Cobb
Pratus
Dennis Ribant
Tim McCarver
Julian Javier
Bob Tolan
Cardinals
Willie Stargell
Farrell
Braves
Hank Aaron
Gary Geiger
Aaron
Joe Torre
Clete Boyer
Gene Oliver
Luis Aparicio
Richert
Joe Azcue
Indians
Angels
Paul Schaal
Chuck Hinton
Azcue
Rich Rollins
Tigers
Rollins
Harmon Killebrew
Jim Merritt
Gary Bell
Russ Gibson
Red Sox
Yankees
Mele looks forward to vacation after Twins firing
Sam Mele, 1965 manager of the year, says he will take his first summer vacation with family in 18 years. He accepts the firing by owner Calvin Griffith as his right, cites injuries to Tony Oliva and Earl Battey and Jim Kaat's poor 1-7 start as factors in a season he thought could have been better. Mele plans to return to baseball next year and valued his time with the Twins despite the surprise dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mass
Sam Mele
Minnesota Twins
Mele
Twins
Calvin Griffith
Tony Oliva
Earl Battey
Jim Kaat
Battey
Major League Leaders From The Associated Press
Major League leaders by batting and fielding with top averages hits runs batted in and home runs listed for American and National Leagues. Included are standout pitchers with highest strikeouts and wins while noting standings, recent results and upcoming games across Cincinnati St Louis San Francisco Pittsburgh Atlanta Philadelphia Houston Los Angeles New York and more.
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Associated Press
Kaline
F. Robinson
Balt
Tovar
Minn
Killebrew
Clesmente
Pitt
Cepeda
St. Lay
Aaron
Atl
Rose
Cin
Brock
St.l
Clemente
Perez
R. Allen
Phil
Williams
Chic
Pease
Gonzalez
St.Lig
Wills
Phillips
Lemaster
Queen
Veale
Marichal
S.F
Nolan
Cincinnati
St. Louis
San Francisco
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Houston
Los Angeles
New York
Senators Win Longest Night Game In 6 5 Stunner
The Washington Senators outlasted Chicago 6-5 in a 6 hour 39 minute, 22 inning marathon. Paul Casanova drove in the decisive run in the 22nd as Mike Epstein played the full game, drawing intentional walks in the 20th and 22nd. Casanova’s timely hits and durable pitching by Bob Humphreys secured the victory amid a record night game under the lights.
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Dick Couce
Associated Press
Washington Senators
Mike Epstein
Epstein
Chicago
Paul Casanova
Washington
White Sox
Casanova
Senators
Baltimore
John Buzhardt
Orioles
Pete Richert
Kansas City
Cleveland
California
Minnesota
Detroit
Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Houston
San Franccisco
Philadelphia
Atlanta
Buzhardt
Hank Allen
Cap Peterson
Gil Hodges
Eddie Stanky
Los Angeles
Brooklyn Dodgers
Boston Braves
San Francisco
New York Mets
Giants
Bob Humphreys
Clay may get Michigan license for exhibition fights
Detroit AP report says Michigan Boxing Commissioner Chuck Davey will issue a license for Cassius Clay to stage two three round exhibitions at Cobo Hall in Detroit on Thursday despite protests. Clay, who uses Muhammad Ali, will meet Alvin Lewis and Orville Cualls in three rounds apiece, four days before a federal court appearance on induction defiance charges after being stripped of his title for refusing Army service.
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Detroit
Michigan
Cassius Clay
Cobo Hall
Chuck Davey
Clay
Muhammad Ali
Alvin Lewis
Orville Cualls
Chicago
Butts Reflects On Supreme Court Libel Victory
Former Georgia athletic director Wally Butts says the U S Supreme Court decision upholding a $460000 libel award against Curtis Publishing Co was not cause for celebration He previously sued over a Saturday Evening Post story alleging he fed secret information about the 1962 Georgia Alabama game The Court, in a 5 4 ruling, upheld the verdict noting extreme conduct in investigation and reporting by publishers and a reckless disregard for the truth.
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Atlanta
Wally Butts
University of Georegia
U. S. Supreme Court
Curtis Publishing Co
Butts
Blountstown
Fla
Saturday Evening Post
Alubamna
Paul
Bear) Bryant
Georgia
The
Post
John M. Harlan
Harlan
Tom C. Clark
Potter Stewart
Abe Fortas
Earl Warren
Hugo L. Black
William 0. Douglas
William J. Brennan Jr
Byron R. White
Century Bible Class Upsets Sheriff Team 11 10
Century Bible Class knocked off the previously unbeaten Sheriff's Department 11-10 at K Park in a Little League makeup game. Mike Worthey hit a two run homer for the Sheriffs in the fourth inning. Danny Boyette led Midwest Dairy with a two singles a double and a triple as they beat Lions Club 13-6. Barry's Quick Salt defeated Hope Auto 11-3. Buddy Ingram pitched for Barty's STANDINGS.
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Ralph Bouton
Century Bible Class
Sheriff's Department
K Park
CBC Boys
Sheriff's
Sheriffs
Mike Worthey
Midwest Dairy
Lions Club
Danny Boyette
Dairy Boys
Barry
Hope Auto
Buddy Ingram
Barty
Mets Seek Left Handed Help In Quick Trades
The New York Mets, needing left handed pitching, acquired Bob Hendley from the Chicago Cubs for Rob Gardner and sent two players to the minor leagues. Hendley, 28, had seven Cubs relief appearances and went 2 0. The club with Don Shaw potentially headed for Army duty also traded Jack Hamilton for Nick Willhite last week and sent Chuck Estra da and Johnny Lewis to Jacksonville while reactivating Chuck Hiller from the disabled list after a broken hand.
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NEW York
New York Mets
Mets
Bob Hendley
Chicago Cubs
Rob Gardner
Phoenix
Hendley
Cubs
Don Shaw
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Lonborg
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