Pratt Leads Ontario Open After Round One
Las Vegas pro Bob Pratt shot six under par 66 to take a one stroke lead in the Ontario Open carried by the California Club. Jerry Steelsmith and Bob Goalby were one behind with 67 as George Knudson also stood 67. several players at 69. Pratt credited a strong front nine and a 60 foot birdie putt, noting his finish felt tense after the hot start. Pratt, 25, recently rejoined tour life after six months in military service.
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How They Compare of whom went on to win pro fame
Pratt joined the touring pros in 1961 and tied for seventh at the Waco Turner Open in Oregon before playing the 72 hole Ontario Open at Whispering Lakes in Ontario California under gray drizzly skies. The first round results at Whispering Lakes show Bob Pratt leading with 66 and a large field of touring pros and notable amateurs scoring under par on the par 71 course.
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Jerry Steelsmaith
Bob Goalby
George Knudson
Jack Pleek
Charles Sifford
Sam Carmichael
Johan Ruedi
Tony Lema
al Gelberger
Pinky Stevenson
Bob Bruno
George Bayer
Jimmy Clar
Fred Ha
Bob Harri
Bob McCallister
Dave Hill
Don Collett
Moon Mullins
Dick Martines
Cas Javor
Eric Mont
Larry Mowry
Dick Mayer
R Weber
Gardner Dickinson
Bob Duden
John Gustin
Johnston
Jim Ferrer
Joe Kirkwood
Bob Bruen
Jerry Barber
Bill Rogers
Randy Glover
Gene Littler
Billy Maxwell
Duff Lawrence
Tomeeron
Bill Casper
Joe Campbell
Ed Purgol
Doeng Ford
Bob Harris
Jay Hebert
Lionel Hebert
Chandler Harper
Arnold Palmer
Gary Players
Jack Nicklaus
Mason Rudolph
Ben Rospurg
Art Wall
Paradise Invitational Golf Trophy Honors Local Clubs
Pictured is the trophy for the winning team in the first annual Paradise Valley Country Club Invitational held October 27 28. The competition features teams from southern Nevada golf clubs with the Hotel Sahara donating the trophy. Shown are Charles Teel Stan Hyman Gene Brown and Phil Edgin.
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Prep Football Roundup: Western Hosts Las Vegas In Key Clash
The Southern AAA Conference game at Butcher Field features Western and Las Vegas with an 8:15 p.m. kickoff under improving weather. Rancho visits Basic in a second headline game, while Moapa Valley plays Lincoln County and Tonopah meets Virgin Valley. Western hopes to rebound after a 14-12 loss and seeks a seventh straight win over Basic, with lineup changes including Ken Sibley at tackle and Sam Pochocka replacing Luther White.
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Logan
Joe LaVoie
Brad Babich
Sam Pochocka
Luther White
Western Las Vegas clash labeled home game at Butcher Field
Athletic director Pat Diskin reminded prep football fans that tonight’s game at Butcher Field is a home stand for Western and Las Vegas High. Season tickets are not valid for the meeting. Reserved seating for Western is sold at the school for $1.50 with general admission $1 and student 50 cents. LVUS reserved seating can be picked up at Diskin’s office.
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Boulder Eagles Top Cedar City 33 18 in Fall Gridiron Clash
Boulder City Eagles beat Cedar City High 33 18 as John Gutierrez threw two TD passes and ran his last two game completions to 26 of 42 with five touchdowns in the trend setting win. Cedar City struck first and trailed 14 6 at halftime then led no more. This marked Boulder s fourth win in six games and Cedar City s fifth loss in five games. It was the first meeting between the two clubs on the gridiron.
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Rams and Wolves clash as 1960s rivalries persist
Historical matchup sees Chuck Razmic era Rams at Owens Avenue with a string of wins over Henderson forces and recent 2 2 Rancho record. upcoming game aims to lift Basics Wolves over .500 and snap a tight 2 2 slate within long standing hostilities.
Bassin Farkas Lead in Singles Classic at Showboat Lanes
Joe Brletic neared Steve Bassin for pace as Dick Farkas surged to third with an 849 series at the Showboat Lanes Singles Classic. Tom Novack swept Bassin, Biletic split with Jack Lowe, and Jerry Steinberg rose from 17th to ninth with a 234-828. Other notable scores included Ev Adams 829, Al Avella 807, and Ralph Roles 234 high game.
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Dick Farkas
Tom Novack
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Farkas
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L. D. Wren
Jerry Steinberg
Ev Adams
al Avella
Jess Harper
Ralph Roles
Bud Lick
Bob Reagan
Ave
Steve Boessin
Clok Ooo
Nevack
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Berg
Title Bout Ducats Moving Briskly
The World Boxing Association middleweight title bout between Ducats is four days away and Las Vegas ticket sales for the Dunes Hotel Convention Hall closed circuit show are brisk. Promoter Mel Greb of the Silver State Sports Club reports tickets are available at 11 locations with prices from 4 to 6 dollars. Locations include Las Vegas Club Market Town Liquors Santa Anita Sports Book Nevada Club Vegas Turf & Sports Golden Nugget Charlies Bar Saratoga Book Blue Onion Restaurant Jack Doyles Club 95 and the Esquire Lounge.
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Jack Doyle’s Club
Esquire Lounge
Western JV Routs Rancho JV 28 7 on Rainy Owens Ave Field
Western High JV extends winning streak to four by defeating Rancho JV 28 7 on a rain soaked Owens Avenue field. Purcello scores three TDs for Western with runs of 10 6 and 22 yards and Plymell adds a 13 yard score. Rancho's Ibberville Carter returns a fumble 40 yards for a TD with Minefer kicking the extra point.
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Rancho
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Phil Purcello
Western
Randy Plymell
Purcello
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Skippy Mead
Ron Tyler
Paradise Valley Ladies Golf Honors In Odd Hole Tourney
De Silver wins Class A with 36 in the Odd Hole Score Tournament at Paradise Valley. Bebe Levy takes Class B with 38, Maxine Spomer Class C with 40, and Belle Greenspun Class D with 42. Guest Day planned next Tuesday with Black Mountain visitors. LV members urged to sign up at the pro shop. pairings to be announced.
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Las Vegas Sports Car Clubs Plan Sunday Event
After a year of conflict, Las Vegas clubs unite for an all day e ym khana at the Convention Center rear parking lot. Technical inspection at 9 a.m. and practice follow with a $1 entry per car and free spectator admission.
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Dick Levinson
Corvette Club
Jim Phillips
All-Star Golf Match Postponed by Rain at Desert Inn
Rain halted the Cary Middlecoff versus Bill Collins match for the All-Star Golf TV series at Desert Inn Country Club. The contest was rescheduled for today at 9 a.m. with public gallery admission free.
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