Golf War Imminent Feud Tests PGA Autonomy Plans
SAN ANTONIO Tex. Affluent tour pros and the Professional Golfers Association face renewed feud with talks of an independent strike. PGA president Max Elbin says no official word yet but indicates players seek near total autonomy over tours, events, and TV rights. Insiders doubt a breakaway will proceed due to risk amid manufacturer pressure.
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Holdouts Shuffle Rams Roster Stirred by Defections
The Rams face internal strife as three players David Jones Merlin Olsen and Jack Snow defy contracts. Olsen returns after five days in camp and vows team loyalty while Jones and Snow face daily fines. The uproar sparks broader debate on athletes striking for personal gains versus team goals. Also notes Autry on broadcasters and Honolulu funeral rites for Duke Kahanamoku plus golf and karate events around Long Beach.
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Merlin Olsen Returns to Rams Camp Amid Negotiations
Merlin Olsen agreed to return to Los Angeles Rams training camp after six days away, saying he valued team goals over personal aims. Coach George Allen welcomed the move but fined Olsen for missing schedule. negotiations with rivals Jones and Snow continued as the team prepared for the preseason opener with New Orleans.
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Sports on Radio and TV Tonight Roller Games and Dodgers Duel
Roller Games from the Olympic and KTLA at 8 p.m. lead TV sports. Angels face Minnesota in a 3:30 p.m. radio doubleheader on KMPC. Dodgers play Houston at 8 p.m. on KFI, with each outlet carrying the regional schedule.
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Golf Southern Cal Jr Girls Championship and local games
Calendar lists Golf Southern Cal Junior Girls Championship in Vir ginia DC at 9 a.m. Also Legion Peterson versus Flyers at 6 30 p.m. Blair Field hosts Alamitos Bay versus San Pedro at 8 15 p.m. Pony District Baseball Compton versus La Mirada at 5 30 p.m. Long Beach versus Artesia at 8 p.m. Heartwell Park hosts both. Horse Racing Quarter horses at Los Alamitos first post 7 45 p.m. Baseball Dodgers versus Houston at Dodger Stadium 8 p.m.
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Dodgers Need Fresh Start With New Team And Moves
Dodgers lose 4-0 as Houston Astros pull within a game and a half behind. Tom Haller leads Dodgers with three hits as miscues and base running errors mar the night. Houston pitchers Giusti and Walker solid, while Don Drysdale’s side fails to back him. Attendance sets a season low, and management hints at stadium changes and future plans.
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Monday Baseball Results From Around the League
Monday's scores include Chicago 7 over San Francisco 2 and New York 5 over Atlanta 2. St Louis edged Philadelphia 5 to 4 while Houston and the Dodgers were idle. Several late games list starters such as Seaver Wilson Osimeepe Maloney Jenkins Wise Jaster Pride Solich Odom and Pizarro with various matchups across the circuit.
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Alamitos Opens 1968 Season Under Bright Lights
Los Alamitos Race Course starts its 1968 season with night racing and a predicted crowd surpassing 15,000 for the 7 45 p m first post. The Inaugural Purse of 8000 tops the card with Top Rockette and Truly Night leading a strong field in a 350 yard AAA Plus sprint.
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Angels Hold Off Twins 7 6 Post All Star Streak Hero Aurelio Rodriguez
Angels beat the Twins 7 to 6 in Minneapolis as Aurelio Rodriguez homered and drove in three. He went three for four to fuel a 6 0 Angels lead before Minnesota rallied with a late push and a near homer by Tony Oliva. Pitcher Tom Burgmeier preserved the win for rookie Andy Messersmith who earned his first major league victory.
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