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Newspaper
Linton Daily Citizen
Location
Linton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1971
Page
5
Wheeler Ford defeated Rice 10 to 0 in the first Boys League contest on the diamond. Wheeler scored two runs in the first inning and added five in the third to seize control.
Cycle racing brings big names including Cal Rayburn world motorcycle speed record holder and Mert Lawill to Plainville Lions Club track for a Saturday night race. Sunday national championship will be in Terre Haute with top national riders expected. Races begin 8 p.m. at Lions Club Park. Mini bike races for ages 15 and under are part of the program. A new concrete grandstand and park improvements are noted.
Vida Blue pitched a six hitter to lead the Oakland Athletics to a 5-1 win over the Washington Senators. It was Blue’s 14th victory of the season against two losses and kept him on track to win 20 games before the All Star break. Mike Epstein homered twice as part of four straight plate appearances with home runs.
ARDMORE Pa UPI The field at Merion is crowded with praise for Jack Nicklaus as the likely greatest shotsman in U.S. Open history. peers including Trevino Palmer and Hogan call him a mental master whose execution defines the event.
Worthington Babe Ruth defeated Bloomfield 13 to 2 in a practice game on Wednesday night. Worthington also won 10 to 7 in a preliminary game, with Randy Graves hitting his third home run of the season.
Games set for 6 30 and 8 15 p m feature Western Auto versus Legion and G E against Elkis tonight. Friday brings Wheeler against Briggs Coca Cola against Civitan. Weekend matches include Pike Co at Linton and Brazil at Linton with Shakamak Boys League action.
Don Gullett pitched a four hitter for Cincinnati as the Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 1-0. Lee May drove in the lone run with a first inning single after Pete Rose opened with a hit and advanced on Hal McRae’s grounder.
Indiana high school all stars led by Mike Flynn and John Garrett host Kentucky in the opener at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Bridgeman sidelined with a broken finger may miss the first game, with possible return in Louisville. Coach Angus Nicoson, in his final all star appearance, highlights charity aims and stakes.
At Merion Golf Club Nicklaus is the overwhelming favorite to win the 71st U S Open as he chases a possible pro grand slam. Defending champion Tony Jacklin and rivals acknowledge Nicklaus's form while Merion presents a tough test.
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