Casper Seeks Open Defense Despite Obscure Fame
Billy Casper, two time Open champion and 1966 PGA Player of the Year, plays the U S Open defending a career that includes a $621 152 09 earnings total and a reputation for understatement. He trails Palmer and Nicklaus in publicity though his 14 year pro career features a Vardon Trophy run and a dramatic 1966 Open victory.
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Kaat Dominates Tigers as Twins Climb in Standings
Jim Kaat pitched a five hitter in his second straight complete game since Cal Ermer took over as manager. The Twins beat Detroit 7-0 as Kaat fanned six with no walks. Harman Killebrew Jerry Zimmerman and Rod Carew hit two run homers. The win pairs with other AL results leaving Minnesota tied for third with Baltimore and Boston.
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One-Armed 11-Year-Old Star Pitches Big In Little League
Lloyd Hickey, an 11 year old from Sacramento, plays pitcher, first base and batter with a .290 average. He lost his right arm near the shoulder in a hay mower accident but adapts by catching and fielding with one glove hand and pitching bare handed before donning a glove. Coaches praise his work ethic and coachability.
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Baseball Standings and Wednesday Results Across Leagues
National League standings show Cincinnati Starrs at 0 89 23 629 with St Louis and San Francisco trailing. Wednesday results include Los Angeles 4 Chicago 2 and Atlanta 16 Philadelphia 4 with New York and Pittsburgh 0 etc. American League lists Chicago and Detroit near top with California, Cleveland, and Baltimore also competing. several doubleheader and twi night games noted for Friday.
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Kaat Fires Five-Hitter for Twins in 7-0 Win
Jim Kaat pitched a five-hitter with six strikeouts and no walks in his second straight complete game, as the Twins defeated Detroit 7-0. Clete Boyer belted his fourth career grand slam in the Braves 16-7 rout of Philadelphia, sparking a seven-run sixth inning with a single.
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1967 by NAT L News Syn Inc of America
The year 1967 is attributed to NAT L News Syn Inc of America in a brief news note. The item records authorship or publication attribution for the period.
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Managers Regret Strategic Walks Fail As Slugging Bats Win
In NL action Walker and Mauch second guessed intentional walks. McCarver hit a grand slam off Shannon after a walk to Torre set up Boyer’s slam. Astros, Mets, Dodgers and others won with timely hits as Perry, Shaw and Gibson shone in respective games.
Twins rookie Ron Clark has elbow drained at Mayo Clinic
Ron Clark, Minnesota Twins rookie at third base, had fluid drained from his right elbow at Mayo Clinic on Wednesday. Doctors expect return to play in about two weeks after elbow soreness led to a three week disabled list placement.
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Turkish trainer Hus Erkmen suffers heart attack
Turkish trainer Hus Erkmen of Turkey, who coaches the Mexican National amateur wrestling team, was stricken with a heart attack on Wednesday and listed in serious condition in Mexico City.
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