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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1962
Page
10
The Indians swept the New York Yankees and opened a two game lead as Cleveland reemerges as a pennant contender. The Indians won nine of their last 10 while New York slumped, increasing their season series edge to at least a tie with five games left against the Yankees.
Jack Nicklaus, at 22 the youngest U.S. Open king since 1923, edged Arnold Palmer 3 strokes in an 18 hole playoff to become the Open champion. Nicklaus, a Columbus Ohio native and OSU student, is lauded as a future golf great and a rising money winner with a meticulous, powerful game and a delicate putting touch.
Jack Nicklaus captures the U S Open in a dramatic playoff over Arnold Palmer. Nicklaus three putted only once in 90 holes and used precise putting to seal the title. He earns 15 000 first prize plus a 2 500 bonus, boosting his season earnings to 445 698 and moving to No 3 in the pros.
Lawrence Elks All-Stars improved to 4-0 with a DeSoto win. Pitcher Deus Milway scattered hits, struck out hitters, and allowed no earned runs as Lawrence overcame early nerves. Jeres Hopkins led with a triple and three hits. Next action vs Gladstone Optimists at Kansas City Municipal Stadium.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission releases Nebraskaland Vacation Special, a vivid issue of Outdoor Nebraska featuring a full color state map and extensive coverage of fishing boating scenery camping and rodeos. The piece argues Nebraska promotes tourism well though noting Kansas has stronger attractions and urging continued efforts.
Jimmy Clark of Britain driving a Lotus won the Belgian Automobile Grand Prix for formula one cars in Francorchamps with an average speed of 131.895 mph for 1500 cc cars. Graham Hill finished second in a BRM with Phil Hill third in a Ferrari and Ricardo Rodriguez fourth in another Ferrari. Clark completed 32 laps totaling 280.362 miles in 2 hours 10 minutes 35.3 seconds.
Lawrence Hawks of the American Legion boosted their baseball record to 8-3 by sweeping Chanute in three games. Saturday yielded 8-2 and 8-3 wins with Tom Patchen tossing a three hitter in the opener. Harley Kampschroeder drove in three while Steve Pine added two hits. Wayne Steen hurled a six hitter in the second game. Decker and Pine each collected two hits, and Sunday Decker went two for three as Gary Ray also hit safely. Ralph Light left with a leg muscle injury and was relieved.
The 56th Southern Amateur begins in Ormond Beach Florida with a 160 player field. Defending champ Billy Joe Patton of Morganton NC does not defend his 1961 title due to his lumber business. Dudley Wysong of McKinney Texas is favored after two 68 practice rounds on the Ellinor Village course.
About 450 steam locomotives have been placed on display across museums and public parks, drawing crowds of enthusiasts and offering a sweeping look at historic railway power and engineering.
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