Ferdinand to Play in Amputee Golf Championship Qualifier
Dick Ferdinand a 22 year old amputee who lost part of his right leg 18 months ago qualified at Grand Haven Michigan for the National Amputee Golf Association Championship. A field of 150 players tees off on a 6400 yard course with daily activities including a handicap best ball, band concert and golf clinic by pro Al Lampsk.
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Grand Haven
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National Amputee Golf Association
Grand Haven Country Club
Fargo Advances to World Series After 5 2 Win
Fargo, N D defeated Collinsville Illinois 5 to 2 to win Region Six American Legion baseball and improve to 48 wins 10 defeats. The victory gave Fargo a 5 1 record in the tournament as Collinsville finished 5 2. Fargo heads to Hastings Nebraska to face Towson Maryland in the opening round of the World Series.
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Howard Leads Nats By Twins In St Paul Night Clash
Frank Howard went four for four with his 40th homer as the Washington Senators defeated the Minnesota Twins 7 to 3 in St Paul. Bosman won his fourth straight decision, while Kaat was knocked out in the third after a three run rally. The Twins scored twice in the sixth but fell short as Washington padded the lead in the ninth.
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Denver Beats Bears 4-2 in ICS World Softball Tour
Denver scored four runs to defeat the Nevada Test Site Bears 4-2 at Rock Island Illinois on Sunday. Carl Wassenaar and Dan Van Lingle delivered run producing hits as Denver built a 4-1 lead before a late Bears rally fell short. The double elimination tournament runs through Labor Day with teams including Long Beach Nite Hawks Green Bay Chicago Rock Island Hawthorne and Phoenix.
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Long Beach
Detroit protests to pros over Haywood signing with Rockets
University of Detroit plans a formal protest to the NCAA after Spencer Haywood signed a $250,000 ABA pact with the Denver Rockets, ending his college eligibility and complicating U D title hopes. Athletic Director Bob Calihan cites future NCAA-ABA agreements as motive.
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Hannum Hopes To Bring ABA Franchise To Albuquerque
Oakland Oaks coach Alex Hannum met with 25 Albuquerque businessmen to explore an American Basketball Association team in Albuquerque. He warned he may sue the ABA and NBA over a franchise stemming from Oakland being sold to a Washington group. Hannum, who lost his Oaks stake, aims to be part owner and coach of a New Mexico ABA club with fan stock offered at low cost.
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Adams Beats Williams In L O
North Adams Massachusetts UPI report says welterweight Al Romano 148 of North Adams defeated Roy Williams 148 of Reading in a 10 round non title bout. Romano was knocked down in the first minute but recovered scoring a knockdown in round six and Williams was down at the bell in round eight.
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Calumet Farms Dominant in Gutstream Handicap Wins
Calumet Farms holds the best record with three Gutstream Handicap victories in 1947 49 and 57. Regret is noted as the only filly to win the Kentucky Derby in 1915.
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Pitcher Al Benton faced Ruth and Mantle in major league play
The article notes Al Benton pitched to Babe Ruth on April 26, 1934, for the Philadelphia Athletics and faced Mickey Mantle in the 10th inning as a member of the Boston Red Sox on August 9, 1952.
Skinner Denies Allen Caused Phillies Manager Exit
Philadelphia owner Bob Carpenter rejected ex-manager Skinner's accusation that slugger Richie Allen triggered Skinner's resignation. Carpenter said Skinner quit over his refusal to accept an ultimatum to renew his contract. He disputed charges of fines being returned and outlined fines history for Allen from 1965 to 1969 and a $1,500 penalty for missing Aug. 7 game.
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