Marr Wins PGA Championship to Regain Winning Confidence
Dave Marr captured the PGA Championship at Laurel Valley, defeating Jack Nicklaus and Billy Casper by two strokes. Marr earned $25,000 and stock in renewed belief he could win again, after a previous slump. Nicklaus tied for second with Billy Casper, while Gardner Dickinson and Bo Wininger also contended in a crowded field.
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Giants Beat Phillies 15 9 In High Scoring Game
Murakami failed to last three innings as the Giants routed the Phillies 15 9 in a game highlighted by Jim Hart’s grand slam and Willie McCovey’s 28th homer. The Japanese import, celebrated before the game, struggled after a long transfer dispute announces. The win came amid NL action with Dodgers, Braves, Cardinals and Mets posting varied results.
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Twins Indians Go To Extra Inning Thriller
The Twins beat the Indians 4-3 in game one, then led 3-1 in the ninth of game two before a 11th inning rally. Leon Wagner delivered a two out, two run homer to seal Cleveland's 6-4 win as Minnesota struggled late. Detroit swept a doubleheader from Los Angeles 9-2 and 9-5 to gain ground.
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Steady Mary Mills Wins St. Louis Open Title
Mary Mills, former 1963 U.S. Open and 1964 Ladies PGA champion, held off a late drive to win the St. Louis Women's Open. She shot 72 Sunday for a 216 total, two strokes ahead of Marlene Hagge and Carol Mann.
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Kansas City and New York split twin bill with homers
In the first game New York beats Kansas City 4 0 with Repoz homering for the Mets while Hunter suffers the loss. In the second game New York wins 7 3 on Hamilton’s relief and homers by Richardson Pepitone and Gibbs.
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Packers crush Giants in 44-7 exhibition thrashing
Green Bay, led by Bart Starr, dominated New York 44-7 before a pro football record Wisconsin crowd. Starr threw for 153 yards and two TDs as Tom Brown's 92-yard punt return and rookies Heller and Coffey scored. Lombardi warned the team still has work before the regular season opener.
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Browns Dominate 49ers in preseason win
Cleveland Browns with Frank Ryan and Jim Ninowski at quarterback defeated the San Francisco 49ers 37 21 in their first exhibition against NFL competition. Paul Warfield's absence due to a shoulder injury limited the receivers but Gary Collins and Walt Roberts connected on three long touchdowns.
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Van Brocklin Seeks Defensive Backs For Vikings
Minnesota coach Norm Van Brocklin praised the Vikings after a 31-21 win over the Steelers, lauding Fran Tarkenton's 9 of 11 for 123 yards and Tom Hall's 61 receiving yards. He plans to evaluate defensive backs by individual ability across multiple positions, with George Rose a versatile candidate, in upcoming exhibitions.
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Katz Co Battles Melody Mill In Softball Classic
Schedule shows Katz Co faces Melody Mill Monday at Trane South at 6 30 p m and Katz Co meets Toby s Tuesday at Powell Park 6 30 p m in the Softball Classic league.
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