Casper Wins Open After Beating Arnold Palmer in Playoff
Billy Casper, 34, wins the U.S. Open in a playoff at Olympic Club Los Angeles, edging Arnold Palmer by one stroke after a late surge. Casper will skip the British Open to attend a Mormon church event in Petaluma, while Palmer prepares for the British Open with plans for the Western Open.
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Palmer puzzled by collapse in U S Open playoff
Arnold Palmer failed to close after a seven stroke lead, losing to Billy Casper in a Monday playoff at Olympic Country Club. He described the back nine blowout as baffling while Casper capitalized on key putts to force a 278 tie and claim the title.
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Jets Sign Atkinson And Abruzzese For 1966 Season
Linebacker Al Atkinson and safety Ray Abruzzese have signed their 1966 AFL contracts with the New York Jets, the team announced.
Juco Sprinter Ben Olison Signs KU Letter of Intent
Ben Olison a top junior college sprinter from Bakersfield Junior College Calif signs with Kansas University for 1966 67. Coach Bob Timmons notes Olison will be varsity eligible next year and cites a 9.5 100 yard dash 21.4 220 yard dash 46.9 440 yard time and a 46.4 relay split as national level credentials. Olison married with one son plans to major in physical education.
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Grant Has Mediocre Record Despite Better Pitching
The California Angels defeated Minnesota 5-3 as Jim Grant fell to 5-9. Grant argued his ERA is stronger this year, while a seventh inning miscue by Tony Oliva created two unearned runs. Other AL and NL scores noted.
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Cardinals Sign Four Rookies With Drulis Pick
The St. Louis Cardinals announce the signing of four rookies including 10th round pick Chuck Drulis Jr. The club also signs free agents John Owens from San Jose State defensive back Jim Keahey from Northwestern Louisiana State and Glenn Sexton from Tennessee Tech.
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Ortiz Stops Bizzarro for Lightweight Title
In Pittsburgh Carlos Ortiz of New York stopped Johnny Bizzarro of Erie Pennsylvania in the twelfth round to defend the world lightweight championship. In Tokyo Rocky Alarde of the Philippines knocked out Mako Watanabe of Japan in the eighth round.
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Drysdale Suffering Fifth Straight Loss With Dodgers
Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale gave up seven hits and two runs in eight innings as Houston defeated Los Angeles 4-2. Drysdale, winless since May 30, has a 5.35 ERA over 37 innings and continues to struggle.
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Ryun Grelle Duel Could Highlight AAU Track Meet
Jim Ryun 19 of Kansas and Jim Grelle 29 of Oregon lead the mile field at the National AAU Outdoor Championship set for Downing Stadium Randalls Island. Lumpp notes New York may witness its first outdoor sub four minute mile as 30 milers compete, including eight under four minutes this year. Ryun defends his title from San Diego where he set an American record.
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Giants Sign Gary Wood and Smith Reed
The New York Giants announced that quarterback Gary Wood and halfback Smith Reed have signed their 1966 NFL contracts.
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