Sikes Leads Cleveland Open With 64 In Ryder Cup Quest
Dan Sikes shot a seven under par 64 to grab the first round lead at the $150,000 Cleveland Open. The Jacksonville attorney seeks Ryder Cup selection as the 12-man squad is formed from end-of-tournament point standings. Sikes stands 23rd, needing to pass 11 to reach the team bound for St. Louis.
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Bruce Devlin
Australia
Caponi Aims for Third U S Open Title
Donna Caponi seeks an unprecedented third consecutive U S Women's Open victory at Kahkwa Club Erie Pennsylvania tied for the lead with Joanne Carner as the second round began Caponi recalls her 1970 Muskogee finish and defends her image while Carner struggles with accuracy and putting after a 70 in round one
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Sports War Looms Between NBA and NCAA Shift
The NBA eased its four year rule allowing hardship cases to seek draft eligibility, signaling a potential clash with colleges. Coach Jack Leaman cites risk as pro ranks draw talent away, noting Julius Erving’s move to pro from UMass and ABA competition. The change follows a court ruling and ABA actions, with Kennedy citing financial needs, family, academics, and alternative employment prospects.
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Arkansas golfers edge into NCAA tourney cut line
Two Arkansas players made the cut at 145 after the second round in Tucson. Chuck Brownfield 72 71 143 and Bill Brown 72 73 145 for the Razorbacks. Leaders include John Mills of Houston at 134, ten under par. Other notes mention Miss Caponi and Mrs Carner leading among women with Holbert challenging.
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Solunar Tables Guide for Best Fishing and Hunting Times
Solunar Tables printed from Richard Alden Knight's work outline daily periods for prime fishing and hunting. Plan activities to coincide with peak periods and best sport moments, noting that the schedule indicates when wildlife activity is strongest for planning trips.
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Fast Lady Takes On Boys In Ford Pinto Handicap
Drumtop, James B. Mosley’s 5 year old mare, seeks another upset in Hollywood Park’s 125000 added Ford Pinto Handicap at 1 1/8 miles on grass. Nine horses entered including Cougar II winner of California and top turf stakes, while Kenny Reitz and Jim Greer produced runs in another game as Glenn Stitzel hit a homer to spark a late Memphis rally.
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Ashe Upset in Wimbledon Play
Arthur Ashe exits Wimbledon and predicts Laver or Newcombe to win with Stan Smith not far behind. Smith, seeded fourth, reached the last 16 by defeating Andrew Apattison as Riessen knocks off She. Laver’s less potent serve still hands Graebner a straight set loss while American hopes remain: Smith Riessen Gorman Boro iak in the mix with Richey aiming to join them.
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Dodgers rally past Cardinals 11-4 at home
Los Angeles exploded for 11 runs defeating St Louis 11 to 4 as McNally and Slaton paired with strong pitching led day and night action across the league. McNally earned his 12th win while Slaton notched his first major league complete game and shutout.
IL All Stars Pound Yank Pitchers in 15-13 Win
The International League All Stars defeated New York 15-13 in Rochester. George Pena drove in five with a homer, single, and double and was named MVP as Bill Rohr earned the win. Bubusie Murcer and Jake Gibbs homered for the Yankees, with Dave McDonald breaking a tie with a solo shot.
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Dixie Association Standings and Thursday Games
The Dixie Association standings show Amarillo leading the West with 41 wins and Dallas-Fort Worth at 41-29. East division lists Asheville atop with 47-19, while Birmingham sits 25-45 in the West. Thursday games feature Amarillo at Dallas-Fort Worth and Albuquerque at San Antonio among others. Pitching star Jim Slaton of Milwaukee blanked California 6-0, his first professional shutout and complete game. Batter Jim Lefebvre fueled the Dodgers with a homer and two singles, four RBIs, in a 6-1 win over the Cardinals.
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Legendary UCLA grid star Ken Washington dies at 52
Ken Washington, famed UCLA tailback and Los Angeles Ram, died Thursday night at 52 after a battle with polyarteritis. He set UCLA rushing records from 1937 to 1939 and became the NFL's first black player for the Rams in 1946. Washington had recently been readmitted to UCLA Medical Center and died at 6:15 p.m. after a life marked by football and national acclaim.
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Fine Hurling by McNally and Slaton
Baseball highlights feature a Dodgers matinee rout of St Louis 14 4 with Jim Lefebvre driving in four and his seventh homer of the season. Tom Seaver delivers a tie breaking homer in the eighth to lead the Mets past the Expos 2 1 as Philadelphia edges Cincinnati in 10 innings. Other NL games: Milwaukee over California, Baltimore over Washington, Detroit over Cleveland. Oakland and Minnesota rain out. Seaver’s homer comes on a 1 1 pitch after a 1 1 count as he improves to 9 3. Lefebvre snaps a two week slump with three hits and four RBI.
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Memphis Triumph Over Travs 4-3 in Dixie League
Memphis edged Arkansas 4 to 3 as Billy Cotton delivered a sixth inning RBI single driving in two to erase a 2-0 deficit. The Travelers held a brief lead before the decisive inning in the Dixie Association game played Thursday night in MEMPHIS.
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Arkansans Trail in Cleveland Open round one
Dan Sikes led with seven under par 64 as three Arkansans trailed after the first round of the Cleveland Open in Cleveland Ohio. R H Sikes of Springdale and Richard Crawford of Bella Vista each carded 72 while Miller Barber of Texarkana shot 73.
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Pocono 500 Drivers Eye $430,100 Prize Pool
Drivers prepare for Schaeffer 500 mile race weekend at Pocono with a $430,100 minimum prize and lap money. Mark Donohue led practice with 172.2 mph, while Pete Revson posted 170.3 in a McLaren. Indy pole was won by Revson at 178.696, ahead of Donohue. Front-row contenders include Unser, Leonard, Andretti, Bobby Unser, and Foyt.
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