Big Names Entered in Colonial Opens With Beman Debut
The $115,030 Colonial National Invitation starts as Deane Beman turns pro at 29 after a decade of amateur triumphs. Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus renew their rivalry while Ben Hogan, Frank Beard, and George Knudson also compete. Beman plans a smooth transition via two weeks of PGA training before touring full time.
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Mike Cochran
Fort Worth
Tex
Deane Beman
Beman
America
Colonial Country Club
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
New Orleans
Ben Hogan
Houston
Frank Beard
George Knudson
University of Maryland
Nicklaus
U.S
Jim Taylor Faces Decision On Packers Contract
Milwaukee AP Jimmy Taylor says he is spending days hunting fishing and thinking things out in his contract tug of war with Vince Lombardi and the Packers. He became a free agent after flaying out his option and hopes to decide within a week. He doubts he will return to Green Bay.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Jimmy Taylor
Vince Lombardi
Green Bay Packers
Packer
Pye
Taylor
New Orleans Saints
National Football League
Green Bay
Mahoney Takes Reins for Proud Clarion at Preakness
Veteran trainer Jim Mahoney steps in for sick Loyd Gentry to prepare Proud Clarion for the Preakness Stakes. Derby winner Proud Clarion, co-second choice at 3-1, seeks major payout while Gentry recovers in hospital. In Reality trains with strong Florida form as Pimlico fields grow. Muhammad Ali fans in Colombo press for U.S. Army induction as a tribute.
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Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
Baltimore (Ap
Jim Mahoney
Loyd (Boo) Gentry
Proud Clarion
Gentry
New York
Secom
Mahoney
Damascus
Pimlico
Blair Wilkinson
Frances A. Genter
Sunshine Calvert
Wilkinson
Calvert
Florida
Solunar Tables by John Alden Knight's Solunar Periods
The article presents the Solunar Tables by John Alden Knight, noting major periods in bold and minor periods in regular type. It advises planning fishing days to fish in good territory and cover during these times, using Central Standard Time.
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John Alden Knighs
John Alden Knight
Catchers Decide 9 Are Enough
Braves edge Mets 4-3 in ninth as Torre homers and McCarver adds a ninth inning shot for a 3-2 Cards win over Philadelphia. Giants beat Cubs 4-2. Reds extend streak to five with Perez driving in two. Dodgers top Astros 7-0 as Sutton notches his first win after four losses.
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Hal Bock
Associated Press
Joe Torre
Tim McCartver
Torre
Atlanta
Braves
Victoy
New York Mets
McCarver
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Hank Aaron
Mets
San Francisco
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Houston
Cleveland
New York
Baltimore
Boston
California
Kansas City
Detroit
Washington
Minnesota
Aaron
Tom Seaver
South Paw
Chris Short
Dick Farrell
John Romano
Tito Fuentes
Giants
Cubs
Fuentes
Curt Simmons
Mike McCormick
Frank Linzy
Reds
Tony Perez
Sammy Ellis
Ells
Pirates
Dodgers
Don Sutton
Wes Parker
Dodger
Sonny Jackson
Mike Cuellar
Sun Kings Top Travelers in Texas League Clash
El Paso Sun Kings edged Arkansas Travelers 4 to 3 to seize second place as Tom Egan belted a leadoff homer in the seventh and Jarvis Tatum delivered the go ahead RBI after a sequence of singles and a wild pitch. Arkansas had led 4-3 before El Paso rallied scoring two in the seventh.
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EL Paso
Tex
Sun Kings
Arkansas Travelers
Travs
Tom Egan
Jarvis Tatum
Arkansas
Tommy Smith
Dallas-Fort Worth
Spurs
Albugerque
Dodgers
Archie Reynolds
Amarillo
Austin
Friel
Cecil
Steith
Holbrook
Boeblert
Spelman
Egan
W— Holbrook
L — Ceell
Major League Baseball Leaders and Standings Snapshot
The Associated Press rounds up 1967 season leaders in batting runs and RBIs for both American and National Leagues, listing Kaline Det, and F. Robinson Balt among leaders. Pitching leaders include Holtzen and Veale with 1.000 ERAs. The piece also shows the crowded standings, results from Wednesday and upcoming games across the league. It notes minor leagues and the Texas League results, finishing with a Jakarta Olympic note.
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Associated Press
Kaline
Det
F. Robinson
Balt
Tovar
Minn
Kacies
Fregosi
Call
Campaneris
K.C
Ted
Knoop
Calif
Versilles
Robinson
Buford
Chic
Agee
Cleemente
Pitt
Kranepool
N.Y
Aaron
Atl
Clemente
Brock
St.l
Alley
Cepeda
Haller
S.F
Ten Homers Belted Out Orioles Win at Fenway
Orioles hit ten homers in a 12 8 victory over the Red Sox at Fenway Park led by Boog Powell and Brooks Robinson. Baltimore’s 10 blasts tied the major league mark for two teams in a game and matched the single inning homer record. The night featured 21 homers in the AL with Cleveland, Detroit, California, and Chicago also posting wins while NL scores included Cincinnati and San Francisco winners.
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W. L. Pet. G.B. Chicago
Detroit
Kansas City
New York
Cleveland
Baltimore
Boston
Washington
Minnesota
California
Chicago
Leon Wagner
Indians
Jim Northrup
Tigers
Joe Sparma
Fenway Park
Red Sox
Orioles
New York Yankees
Chicago White Sox
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Chicago Cubs
Atlanta
New York Mets
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Houston
Fenway
Brooks Robinson
Paul Blair
Don Demeter
Frank Robinson
Carl Yastrzemski
Andy Etchebarren
Sam Bowens
Powell
Dave Johnson
Yastrzemski
Fred Whitfield
Yankees
Tom Tresh
Mickey Mantle
Joe Pepitone
Wille Horton
Fred Valentine
Rick Reichardt
Don Mincher
Reichardt
RBI
White Sox
Jim Ka
Warns Walker Cup Rule by U S to End
Britain's golf teacher John Jacobs warns the United States that American dominance in the Walker Cup may end as the U S team, led by non playing captain Jess Sweeter, faces a strong British squad at Royal St George. Joe Carr insists the British side is even money to win as trials decide pairings for the two day event.
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Thomas A. Reedy Sandwich
England
John Jacobs
Britain
United States
Jacobs
Joe Carr
Carr
Royal St. George
Pegwell Bay
U.S
Jess Sweeter
Washington, D.C
Don Allen
Rochester
N.Y
Marty Fleckman
Port Arthur
Tex
Bill Campbell
Huntington
W. Va
Ron Cerrado
San Rafael
Calif
Bob Dickson
Muskogee
Okla
Jim Grant
San
Bob Friend Wins GOP Nomination in Allegheny County Race
Pittsburgh AP reports former Pirates pitcher Bob Friend won the Republican nomination for Allegheny County controller in a Tuesday primary. Fellow sports figure Vinnie Smith challenged for the position, but Friend led by about 3 votes over William Morrissey while Smith trailed James Knox, who seeks a sixth term.
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Pittsburgh
Bob Friend
Pittsburgh Pirate
Allegheny
Vinnie Smith
William Morrissey
Smith
James Knox
Teams to Discuss Hockey League Possible New Major Ring
Officials of three teams and representatives of the American and Canadian national teams meet to discuss forming a new major senior hockey league. Murray Williamson of Minneapolis will represent the American team.
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Calgary
Alta
Murray Williamson
Minneapolis
Amertegn
New York at Pittsburgh Soccer Match Scheduled
No games scheduled for the Pro Soccer New York at Pittsburgh encounter.
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Associated Press
New York
Pittsburgh
Prize Backs Sign With Parkers
Fayetteville AP reports two out of state fullbacks signed national letters of intent with the Arkansas Razorbacks on the first NLI day. Dick Fuller of Manchester New Hampshire and Bruce James of Moss Point Arkansas joined the program as six foot to six foot three players weighing 200 to 215 pounds. Fuller was pursued by Michigan Notre Dame Syracuse and others. Broyles said letters were mailed to remaining potential signees.
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Fayetteville
Ark
University of Arkansas Razorbacks
Steed White
Dick Fuller
Manchester
N. H
Fuller
Michigan
Notre Dame
Syracuse
Jack Davis
Bruce James
Moss Point
Arkansas
Frank Broyles
Soccer adopts red handkerchief delay signals for TV
New York AP reports the National Professional Soccer League will use red handkerchiefs waved by referees to indicate delays for television commercials. Commissioner Ken Macker says the system begins now and referees will signal delays with circular hand motions. The article notes fines for Barry Rowan and Blagoje Vidinic after a May 13 Oakland game, Rowan suspended one game.
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NEW York
Ken Macker
NPSL
Barry Rowan
California Clippers
Blagoje Vidinic
Los Angeles Toros
Oakland
Rowan
Peter Rhodes
Tiger Rouse title bout eyed for September at Garden
New York AP report says Dick Tiger and Roger Rouse expected to meet for the light heavyweight title in September at Madison Square Garden. A guaranteed $75,000 purse is mentioned as promoters and officials pledge enhanced security after a riot followed Tiger’s split decision over Torres.
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Murray Rose
Associated Press
NEW York
Dick Tiger
Roger Rouse
Madisoni Square Garden
Aresna
Teddy Brenner
Nisgeria
Rouse
Anaconda
Mont
Tiger
Jose Torres
Lou Burston
Tye
Edwin B. Dooley
New York Athletic Commission
Dooley
Markson
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Boog Powell
London
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Leyton
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Glasgow
Seaview Golf and Country Club
John Penton
Glenberaie
Mick
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Parkers
Tiger-Rouse
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Macker
Beer Party USA
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