Nicklaus Favored to Win PGA Crown in Laurel Valley
Jack Nicklaus arrived in Ligonier Pennsylvania ready to defend his title at Laurel Valley. He opened practice rounds after a long wait and was installed as a 4-1 favorite to win the PGA Championship. Arnold Palmer ranked second at 5-1 as Gary Player also challenged for the title.
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Notable Thoroughbred Runners At Saratoga Amid Cloudy Conditions
A crowded card lists multiple 3 year olds and up racing in turf and dirt events at Saratoga. Notable horses include Golden Gown 115, Rapid Breeze 172, Floridian Boy 115, and Grand Splendor 113, with times ranging around 1.06 to 1.44. Entries feature trainers and riders such as R Ussery, W Blum, and J Ruane, plus several also ran contenders across sprint and distance races.
Del Mar Entries Show Wide Field and Fast Flights
Del Mar entries list multiple races with clear entries for 2 year olds and up, including horses like Tintithgow, Windy Biews, and Regal stakes. The card features a mix of sprints and allowances across several purses, with times and jockeys noted for a compact, busy program.
U.S. Track Team Ready To Face West Germans In Augsburg
UPI reports coach Brutus Hamilton says the touring U S Track and Field Team is weary but confident they will run well against West Germany in a two day Augsburg meet. He notes Germany has a strong record in the stadium and predicts a tough contest after losses to the Soviets in Kiev and a win over Poland in Warsaw. Hamilton says the squad is in fine spirit and given rest.
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Thoroughbred Racing Card Report for Today’s Meet
Attendance 10,300. Mutuel handle 945,916. Runners include Living Dangerous and La Neorque in 3 YOs Furs division with times near 1 11 and 1 16. Major bettors: A Pineda and D Ross with multiple entries. Also ran lists accompany each race.
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Laurel Valley course details and PGA championship notes
A thumbnail description of Laurel Valley Country Club course where the PGA Championship will be played. The piece lists each hole with yardage and hazards, noting fairways, greens, traps, water and out of bounds, giving a sense of a challenging, trap filled layout for the event.
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Jockeys' Guild Chief Notes Short Career Span
Saddle Sores MAYS LANDING New Jersey Sam Boilmetis president of the Jockeys' Guild says the average jockey career lasts three or four years though he has ridden winners since 1949.
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Arlington Horse Race Results Summary
Arlington racing card shows multiple divisions with times and payouts. Notable finishes include Prince Graphic 115 winning the 1st division with 18.00 to show and 11.60 to place, and Sth entries like Maretazo 115 placing in turf, with Be Hosty 110 and Loopy Loop among others also in the top spots.
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Jacobs heads PGA Tournament Committee in one year term
Tommy Jacobs of Bermuda Dunes California was elected chairman of the PGA Tournament Committee for a one year term replacing Dave Barr of New Rochelle New York. Jacobs becomes a national vice president of the PGA and serves with Mason Rudolph Dan Sikes and Billy Casper on the committee.
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Jockey Dave Kassen Drops Weight to Win at Waterford Park
Chester West Virginia rider Dave Kassen weighed 150 pounds as a high school football player then shed to 109 pounds to win his first race at Waterford Park on October 14, 1959.
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Oilers Lose Elkins Two Months With Knee Injury
Houston Oilers announce rookie end Lawrence Elkins will miss eight to ten weeks after knee surgery in Houston’s Hermann Hospital to repair two torn cartilages. Elkins suffers injury on opening exhibition game with New York and may miss the first games of the AFL season. Also, defensive back Tony Banfield is out three weeks with a broken hand.
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Bold Ruler and offspring dominate 1964 earnings in Kentucky
Bold Ruler sired winners who earned a record 967,814 in 1964. His progeny won 36 races with 17 seconds and six thirds, led by Bold Lad with 387,471 and Queen Empress with 319,262, accounting for most of the total.
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Germans Question U S Track Team Motivation
A West German paper accuses the U S Track and Field team of chasing tourism over sport. Munich Abendzeitung columnist Guenther Wolfbauer notes Olympic 10000m champion Bill Mills required a double room for him and his wife, as meet organizer Otto Ortner confirms, implying the U S expedition treats the European meet as a side trip.
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Dodgers Manager Alston Appears In One MLB At Bat
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Walter Alston completed his major league career with a single at bat for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1936. This unusual footnote marks the extent of his playing days before his long coaching tenure.
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