Young Old and Riel Lead Philadelphia Golf Classic
Bobby Cole Jim Ferrier and Billy Casper shared a one stroke lead after two rounds at the Philadelphia Golf Classic with seven under par 137 totals. Casper and Ferrier posted 69s while 20-year-old Cole shot 70 as Sif ford Harris and Terry Dill trailed by one.
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Trans Mississipp i Women’s Amateur Final Set in Battle Creek
In Battle Creek Michigan two Californians meet in the 36 hole final of the Trans Misssissippi Women’s Amateur. Mrs Michael Skala of Carmichael and 18 year old Martha Wilkinson of Anaheim advance from semifinals at Battle Creek Country Club with easy wins.
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Ali Plots Controversial Title Bout on Indian Reservation
Muhammad Ali proposes a heavyweight title defense against Joe Frazier on an Indian reservation arguing federal control does not apply. Frazier’s camp remains silent amid civil rights group pressure to use proceeds for needy Chicago residents.
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Young Chicago swimmer quits Channel attempt in cold
John Erikson, 13, of East Madison Park, Chicago, gave up after eight miles in the English Channel due to intense cold. It was his second failed attempt, his father having swum the distance three years earlier. Willie Davis, Green Bay defensive end, signed to be a Milwaukee sportscaster. the NHL All Star center notes a 60 day Czech visa amid post invasion concerns.
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Youthful hopes mark start of women Olympic trials in LA
The 1968 women swimming trials open at Los Angeles Swim Stadium with 12 events across five days. Teen record contenders Debbie Meyer Catie Ball Claudie Kolb highlight prelims 10 30 a m finals 4 30 p m. Lakewood Aquatic Club leads with 11 swimmers among many noted names.
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Whitworth Mann Tourney Favorites In World Series Golf
In Springfield Ohio the third Ladies World Series of Golf offers 10000 to the winner with a 35000 purse. Veteran Kathy Whitworth and Carol Mann are the favorites as the field competes for top honors.
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Three Pros Lead California Open At Halfway Mark
Three California pros share the halfway lead in the California State Open at Santa Maria with a 140 total. Ronnie Reif from Costa Mesa, Jim Wibner of Santa Rosa, and Jerry Heard of Visalia hold the lead by one stroke over Chuck Jones of Laguna Miguel at 141. Heard fell back from a three stroke edge after a 74. Reif shot 69. Local players Pinky Stevenson, Bill Spiller and Jimmy Powell qualified for the final two rounds. Cuts were 151 amateurs and 153 pros.
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Kemp Richardson Reaches Western Amateur Semis
Kemp Richardson, former USC star from Long Beach, won two match play rounds to reach the Western Amateur semifinals in Grosse Ile Michigan. He beat Bill Hyndman 1 up and Allen Miller 2 and 1 in extreme heat to advance to an 8:30 a.m. matchup with Mark Hayes.
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Oklahoma
Ascot Motorcycle Race Results Summary
AMA Motorcycles Expert Main winner Ralph White of Torrance with Phil Todd Ventura Chuck Jones Arcadia Tim Harris Van Nuys Bruce Holland Gardena time 5 57 52 Amateur Main winner Geezer Emick San Fernando Don Harris Fresno Steve Pederson Long Beach time 4 00 27 Novice Main winner Keith Mashburn Santa Susanna Randy Smith Ventura Terry Donaher Gardena time 3 16 T Dash Clyde Litch Long Beach odd Alex Chenovski Ola 214 59 Att 1454
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Volleyball workouts underway for U.S. teams in California
Cal State Long Beach hosts formal training and final trials for the U.S. women's volleyball team while the U.S. men's squad begins workouts at San Fernando Valley State. Morning sessions run 9 to noon, evenings feature exhibitions from 7. Admission is 50 cents general and 25 cents for students. tickets sold at the college and Long Beach Arena. Sunday includes a 2 PM scrimmage by a touring Japanese girls team not Japan’s national squad.
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Ryun Slips to Slow Mile in Rain at Tuneup Meet
In Eugene Oregon UPI reports a rainy damp track produced slow times as Lee Evans upset in the 400 meters and Jim Ryun was edged in the mile by Martin Liquori. Ryun ran 3 59 with Liquori 3 59 3 and Wade Bell 4 01 in a soggy session ahead of Olympic Trials.
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