County Seeks Justice Dept Review of Braves Offer
Milwaukee County Board unanimously asked the Justice Department Wednesday to study a Braves offer of 500000 for an early separation and possible franchise bid. The department gave no assurances and said it was merely tracking the dispute. The board also backed state bills to allow a county baseball franchise and to pursue a federal anti trust suit against the Braves and others.
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Richfield 23rd Win Of 65 In State Tourney
Richfield pushed its 23rd straight win in the Minnesota high school baseball tournament first round beating Northfield 13 3. St James topped Bemidji 3 0 Virginia crushed Norwood Young America 16 4 and St Paul Humboldt edged Brainerd 3 2 in other games. Humboldt faces Virginia next as Richfield moves toward the final.
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Palmer Aims for U S Open Win Against Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer pursues the 65th Open at Bellerive amid concern for his caddy Jack Wallace, while facing the strong challenge of Jack Nicklaus. Palmer admits recent form is off but insists he must win to halt Nicklaus’ pace and pursue a rare career Grand Slam.
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Local Rockland Horse Show Winners Named
Winners were announced for the Rockland horse show held Sunday with top placings across divisions including 2 years old under halter Rob ert Luxford Ridgeview's Magic Colonel and Cindy Raatz Willow Wind Song in 3 Over Halter. Open Jumper saw Joan Copps Mr. Toad and Terry Mueller Mighty Mouse take top spots.
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Longest golf drives cited from classic Opens
Encyclopedia Americana notes Craig Wood hit a 430 yard drive at the 1933 British Open in St Andrews Scotland aided by a dry course and tail wind. It also cites George Bayer achieving 426 yards in Tucson Arizona in 1955.
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