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Newspaper
Las Vegas Sun
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1965
Page
25
Palmer extended his lead to three strokes after a steady start, while Dick Sikes surged with a back-nine 30 tying Desert Inn course record. Sikes birdied six times on the back nine after a rough opening, firing a 68 to stand four behind at 210.
Arnold Palmer, 25, shot a 71 to sit 2 to 5 favorite in the Tournament of Champions while Jack Nicklaus posted 67 to gain ground. Nicklaus reduced a 85 shot deficit to 15 behind as R H Sikes surged to 100 to one with a back nine 30. Betting hinges on Palmer’s next round and the over under total.
McClure Jakes a six year old speedster sprinted clear to win the Friendship Group Purse at Thunderbird Downs on Saturday. Prince Tudor showed early speed but McClure moved between horses to seize the lead near the turn, sealing the victory.
The standings show Cincinnati leading New York by two, with St Louis and Pittsburgh trailing. Sunday’s pro games feature planned matchups: New York at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Milwaukee, Pittsburgh at St Louis, Chicago at Houston, and San Francisco at Los Angeles, plus detailed horse racing notes from the Downs including the May Day Handicap and top jockey Richard Wright competing against Pacheco.
A race card lists a $900 Maiden 2 Year Old Cim for 414 furlongs with horses including The Only Choice Working Way Up Only Second Start and First Time Out. Jockeys noted and odds range from 3-1 to 30-1 as horses have yet to show form or may surprise.
American Sundays lists probable pitchers for eight matchups. Los Angeles vs Kansas City features Newman and Chance against Drabowsky and Talbot. Baltimore visits New York with McNally and Roberts opposing Stottiemyre and Downing. Boston meets Detroit with Wilson and Monbouquette facing Regan and Sparma. Minnesota at Chicago pairs Roswell and Kaot against Howard Jkqap and Pizzare. Washington at Cleveland lists McCormick and Green against Kresick and McDowell or Stange.
The 1965 Las Vegas Golden Gloves at the Convention Center crowned multiple champions from Nevada and neighboring states. Larry Clark of Las Vegas won the 135 pound Open and was named Most Outstanding Boxer. Ezra Davis captured the 126 pound Novice by default. Bill Franzell of Henderson won the 135 pound Novice title. Frank Florez of Tucson claimed the 147 pound Junior. other winners included Paul Schwartz 118 Novice and Joe Hopkins Murray at 175 Open.
Boulder City High School defeated Bishop Gorman 2 to 1 in a Southern Conference baseball game. Marty Wagner doubled in the bottom of the sixth to score Brian McCormick for the winning run. Jon Brannon earned the win with seven strikeouts.
Mary Reynolds, 24, Las Vegas, carded 36 38 74 to set a new course record at Craig Ranch. Her hole in one came on the par three ninth, the second such ace in the club’s history as Desert Inn pros dominated Desert Inn’s links yesterday.
Los Angeles pulled off a 4-2 win over San Francisco as Willie Davis drove in two runs with a two run single in the eighth inning to overcome a late deficit.
Nevada Southern edged UC Riverside 3 2 as Dennis Duesing scored the winning run in the eighth. UCR won the opener 4 3 on Gary Foxs second homer of the day. Nevada Southern stands 11 8, next weekend in Las Vegas for three with the GN team.
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