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Las Vegas Sun

Location

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1966

Page

17

Vacation Time Memoir Prompts Desert Escapes

A lively column urges readers to take a vacation from routine, noting a summer break, travel ideas, and humorous asides. It mentions Clark County life, a beach pivot, and local spots like Silver Nugget and Desert Poultry while weaving in names and places such as Lake Mead, Linden St, Fremont Hotel, and Henderson.

Clark County Town Square Evers Toni Mike P. S. Harry Lake Mead Eversloven Henderson Black Mt. Pleasing Gene Clark Pete Peterson Black Mountain Bert Webb D. P Leif & Tuckey Charleston Homer Cliff Raven Fremont Earl Bruno Islands Earl Bruno Hotel Fremont Brothers Mills Merry Harry Don & Herb Hills

Qualifying for Open Set Next Week in U S Golf

The U S Golf Association begins two stage qualifying to trim 2513 entrants to 151 Open players. Local 36 hole rounds at 56 sites Monday and four sites Tuesday yield 449 survivors plus 48 exempt into 13 sectional qualifiers June 6 7. The Open runs June 16 9 at Olympic Club San Francisco with Gary Player defending.

New York UPI U.S. Golf Association Olympic Country Club San Francisco Gary Plaver Ben Hogan Gene Little Jack Nicklaus Julius Boros Ken Venturi Bob Murphy Jr Peter Thomson Dave Marr Kel Nagle Frank Beard al Geiberger Raymond L. Floyd Bruce Devlin Tony Lema Dudley Wysone I Jr Doug Sanders Mason Rudolph Deape Beman Billy Maxwell Steve Oppermann Gay Brewer Billy Casper Bob Verner Charles Huckaby George Knudson Arnold Palmer Bruce Crampton

Smith Tops In LM Golf At Paradise Valley

Mike Smith shot a three under par 69 at Paradise Valley Country Club to post the week's low score in the Lake Mead Base Spring and Summer Golf League. He and Bob Simpson gained two and a half master points from Dr. Nels Crowell and Phil Chaput to clinch first in the Open Division. In the Masters Division, Jack Raftery and Ed Coyle beat Jim McCoy and Ray Hammock to run their league record to nine wins as Coyle closed out the match at the 17th hole.

Mike Smith Paradise Valley Lake Mead Smith Bob Simpson Nels Crowell Phil Chaput Jack Raftery Ed Coyle Jim McCoy Ray Hammock Coyle

Clay Vows Retirement If He Loses Title To Cooper

Cassius Clay says he would retire from boxing if he loses his world heavyweight title to Henry Cooper at Highbury Stadium in London. The 24 year old champion, 11-2 favorite, defends the belt in Arsenal's Highbury venue expected to seat 8,000, with Angelo Dundee and Jimmy Ellis present. Cooper yesterday sparred three rounds and displayed steady left hooks, while Clay dismissed rumors of financial trouble and noted his improved form and confidence.

London UPI Cassius Clay Henry Cooper Clay Arsenal Highbury White City Cooper Floyd) Patterson Wembley Stadium England British Boxing Board of Control Jack Onslow Fane Teddy Waltham Britain Angelo Dundee Jimmy Ellis Louisville Fiji Lewene Yaga

Gogolak Switches to Giants After AFL Exit

Pete Gogolak left the AFL Buffalo Bills and signed with the New York Giants as a free agent. Officials said he received no signing bonus and a substantial salary, while the Giants denied plans for a pitched confrontation with the AFL.

NEW York UPI Pete Gogolak American Football League National Football League New York Giants Buffalo Bills Giants

Reds Blank Mets 4-0 Behind Maloney Shutout

Jim Maloney fired a two hit shutout as the Reds defeated the Mets 4 to 0. Don Pavletich drove in two runs with a homer and a double, boosting Cincinnati’s surge with a ninth win in 11 games. Maloney improved to 3-0 in his last three decisions and 2nd shutout of the season.

Jim Maloney New York Mets Don Pavletich Cincinnati Reds Maloney Mets

Twins Top White Sox 8 3 Behind Oliva Two Homers

Tony Oliva drove in four runs with two home runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-3. Jim Kaat homered and pitched seven strong innings, setting the tone after Zoilo Versalles started the game with a single and Cesar Tovar followed with a hit to put runners in scoring position.

St. Paul - Minneapolis UPI Tony Oliva Jim Kaat Minnesota Twins Chicago White Sox Oliva Twins Joe Horlen Zoilo Versalles Cesar Tovar

Aparicio's triple caps Orioles 8 6 win over Red Sox

Aparicio drove in two aboard a sixth inning triple to break a 5 5 tie and Brooks Robinson scored on Russ Snyder's infield hit as Baltimore beat Boston 8 6. Eddie Watt earned the win in relief. Jerry Stephenson took the loss.

Aparicio Brooks Robinson Oriole Dave Johnson Baltimore Johnson Russ Snyder Snyder Mike Ryan Boston Frank Bertaina Tony Conigliaro Watt Jerry Stephenson Red Sox Petrocelli Gene Brabender Ryan Baitimore Abrh Ptrocciti Foy Yostrik Scott B.rhsn Cagliaro Green Bertaina Stohnsn Sanders Lonborg Jones Apacricio Anaricio Bretary Stephenson Sphrer Stephenson Sanders i Lonbore Bertaine Brabender Stephenson T

Philadelphia Bulldogs Sign Edinboro Star Halfback Miller

The Philadelphia Bulldogs announce the signing of Willie Miller from Edinboro State College. Miller, a 6 foot 195 pound back from Ashtabula Ohio, rushed 136 times for 805 yards and 6 touchdowns and caught 5 passes for 103 yards and 1 touchdown last season. He also handled punts and kickoffs.

Philadelphia UPI Philadelphia Bulldogs Continental Football League Willie Miller Edinboro State College Miller Ashtabula Ohio

Sanders Still PGA Money Leader After New Orleans Open

Doug Sanders remains atop the PGA money winners list after a 10th place finish in the Greater New Orleans Open. He has $54,550 in official money, ahead of Arnold Palmer at $47,967 who withdrew with a back injury. Gay Brewer is third with $417,619 and Frank Beard is fourth with $45,902. Jack Nicklaus is fifth with $42,503.

Palm Beach Gardens Fla UPI Doug Sanders Professional Golfers Association Sanders Arnold Palmer Gay Brewer New Orleans Frank Beard Jack Nicklaus

Raiders name Hafner as new chief talent scout

Oakland California United Press International reports that the Oakland Raiders will replace Ron Wolf with Douglas E. Hafner as chief talent scout. Hafner succeeds Wolf and steps into a key personnel role for player evaluation and acquisition.

Oakland, Calif

Moccasin Wins Independence Purse at Aqueduct

Moccasin, trained to victory by Braulio Baeza, won the $10,000 Independence Purse at Aqueduct by 14 lengths. The filly, daughter of Nantallah, finished six furlongs in 1:10 2-5 and paid $4.20 to win, $3.40 to place, and $3. Iman paid $4.29 and $3.60. Bold Tactics paid $5.40.

New York UPI Claiborne Farm Moccasin Aqueduct Keeneland Braulio Baeza Nantallah Iman Bold Tactics

Local SCCA Meeting Planned in Las Vegas Tonight

The Las Vegas Region SCCA hosts a meeting at James in Commercial Center at 8 p.m. Tomorrow. Movies will be shown and the tentative drivers school plans discussed with special guest Leo Margolian, Stardust International Raceway track manager.

Stardust International Raceway Stardust Raceway Las Vegas Sports Car Club of America James In Commercial Center Leo Margolian

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