Red-Hot Murphy leads Thunderbird golf opener at 68
Brash rookie Bob Murphy shot a four under par 68 to grab the first round lead in the Thunderbird Golf Classic at Upper Montclair. He birdied holes seven eight nine and eleven, finished 33 on the front and 35 on the back with a par on No. 11, while a two-stroke edge topped a large group at two under 70 including Billy Casper.
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Bouton Turns To Knuckleball To Resume M L Career
Jim Bouton recounts his shift to the knuckleball after failed fastball returns with the Seattle Angels. He aims to prove value as a reliever with junk while balancing family and career, eyeing a return with the Pilots in 1970.
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Fleisher Opens Lead With 71 In U S Amateur
Bruce Fleisher birdied two of his last four holes to shoot 71 and surge to a two stroke lead after three rounds in the 68th U S Amateur at Scioto CC Columbus Ohio. He stands at 214 four over par through 54 holes with Hubie Green tied for second. Michael Bonallack shot 75 to slip from the lead, while John Birmingham carded 69 to join the crowd chasing the favorite Fleisher and defending champion Arnold Palmer who posted 71.
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John Birmingham
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Richard Siderowf
Williams Upsets Williams at U S Open Tennis Championship
Joyce Williams the pinky little Scot girl provided the upset excitement by beating May Ann Eisel in the women’s singles while international and American veterans advance. Riessen Graebner and Newcombe led seeded men into round two as Torben Ulrich Vic Seixas Ramanathan Krishnan and Chuck McKinley also survived. Ann Haydon Jones defeated Pamela Teeguarden 6-3 6-1.
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Denmark
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Rhodesia’s Ban Brings Tears To Black Rhodesian Athletes
Rhodesia will not participate in the Mexico City Games prompting emotional reactions from Bernard Dzoma and Mathias Kanda. Coach John Cheffers recalled Dzoma breaking down upon learning the decision and Kanda’s recent 11 mile run with a 4 minute 45 second final mile highlighted their intense training and disappointment.
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Mann Fires 68 Leads by One in Willow Park Open
Carol Mann shot 68 to lead the Willow Park Women's Invitational Open in Calgary. She parred the front and back nines 34-34 for a 5-under 68, one stroke ahead of Sharon Miller who carded 69. Kathy Whitworth followed at 70 with a 35-35. Englehorn Lindstrom Wilson Rawls among 71ers.
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U S Girls Volleyball Team Aims for Olympic Surprise
The 1968 U S women's volleyball squad trains for Mexico City after finishing fifth in Tokyo. Coach Harlan Cohen leads eight teams in advanced trials at Gat State Long Beach with seven weeks of prep planned. The roster features tall players and a historic extended camp to boost medal chances.
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Barry Free Cleared to Play for Oakland Oaks
Judge rules San Francisco Warriors cannot force Rick Barry to stay with the NBA team. Barry is free after Sept 30 to play for the Oakland Oaks of the ABA. The court left open possible damages to the Warriors for Barry defying the NBA option clause.
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