Matson and Lindgren Set Records at NCAA Meet
Texas A and M’s Randy Matson and Washington State’s Gerry Lindgren set records as double NCAA winners guiding the college contingent to the National AAU Championships in Bloomington Indiana. The top two in each AAU event plus alternates will form the American squad to face Poland and Russia in July with UCLA also well represented. Matson noted his aim to earn a US team spot after a 67-1% shot put mark at Indiana University.
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Matson Sets Discus Record Ahead of 1963 Olympics
In a bold display on Saturday Matson declared his Olympic ambitions and set a discus mark of 197 feet, signaling he is not merely dreaming about 1963 Olympic goals.
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Pirates Rally Past Atlanta For Sixth Straight Win
In a 2 1 Pittsburgh victory over Atlanta, Willie Stargell hit a leadoff homer to lift the Pirates, tying for the NL batting lead at .328. Bob Veale earned his seventh win as Pittsburgh moved within four games of the NL leading Giants. Other scores: Dodgers beat Braves’ division rivals, St Louis swept Philadelphia, and Cincinnati took two from the Mets. American League notes include Washington over Cleveland and Detroit over New York.
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Palmer and Casper Battle In Open Playoff Duel
In San Francisco Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper reach an 278 tie after Palmer's late collapse from a seven stroke lead. An 8 hole playoff begins at 1 30 p m EST with the 15th hole cited as pivotal as Casper seizes momentum with a 20 foot birdie while Palmer bogeys on 15 and 16. Palmer, the money leader, seeks another Open crown as Casper aims for his first playoff win.
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Traveler Errors Are Real Costly In National Open
In San Francisco AP reports the 1966 U S Open standings with Arnold Palmer and Billy Casper tied at 278 after four rounds. Nicklaus and Lema close behind at 286 and 287, each chasing $25 000 first and $12 500 second prizes as the final 18 holes decide the winner.
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Campaneris Lifts A's to Sweep of Angels in twin bill
Bert Campaneris sparked a 1-0 opener and a 3-2 nightcap as the Kansas City Athletics swept the California Angels. He scored the tying run in the second game and the winning run in the 10th on a double, while also contributing a vital infield single and aggressive baserunning.
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Ex Parkers Are in the Lineup for All-Star Game
ATLANTA Ga July 9 three former Arkansas Razorbacks named to the West team for the coaches all star football game. They are tackle Glen Ray Thaws and halfbacks Bobby Crockett and Jim Lindsey.
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How Fast Can Tommy Run It’s A Matter Of Record
New York INEAS profiles sprinter Tommy Smith and his sister Sally Smith. Coach Bud Winter notes Smith’s world record times 200 meters 19.5, 220 yards straightaway 19.5, and 220 around a curve 20.0. Smith discusses peak speed, future goals, and his potential at Randalls Island national championships June 25-26.
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East All-Star football squads named by Arkansas coaches
Three standout Arkansas high school players lead the East All-Star backfield for 1966 with Ricky Thurow of North Little Rock John Cunningham of Des Are and Fred Farrell of Brinkley. West team includes Lynn Garner Bob Crouch Bill Burnett. Also lists rosters for ends tackles guards centers and backs with many named players and schools.
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Osceola
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