Nichols wins Dow Jones Open with $5 putter
Bobby Nichols captures the Dow Jones Open by one stroke at Clifton New Jersey with a final 276 after 3 under par rounds. He credits a beaten five dollar putter for the victory as Labron Harris finishes runner up at 277. Dan Sikes places third with 279.
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Londoner Gethin Wins Can Am After Hulme Penalized
Peter Gethin, a Londoner racing for McLaren, was declared winner of the Road America Can Am after Denis Hulme received a 13 lap penalty for a push start. Hulme finished ahead but was ruled to have completed the race on the 37th lap. Gethin earned 15250 dollars as the decision sparked an appeal from Mayer.
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Carty Hosts TB Rally and Baseball Banter
Rico Carty, 1970 Christmas Seal sports ambassador and former TB patient, spoke at a National Tuberculosis Association reception stressing cure through proper treatment. He recounted his six months in a TB sanatorium and urged adherence to meds while also sharing a lighthearted account of a bat incident with teammate Ron Reed.
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Johnson's 11th homer fuels Angels 10-9 win over Indians
Alex Johnson drove in four runs including his 11th home run as the California Angels edged Cleveland 10-9. The victory narrows the AL West gap with the slumping Twins, who lost 5-2 to the Yankees. Roy White hit a grand slam for New York.
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Mantle returns to Yankees as coach after layoff
Mickey Mantle rejoined the New York Yankees on Sunday as a coach after nearly two years away. He received a locker, played three innings on the first base line, and joined postgame celebrations after New York defeated Minnesota 5-2 on Roy White’s grand slam.
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Gurney No 2 for Cal 500 Ontario Cup
The inaugural California 500 at Ontario Motor Speedway set a 33-car field with Lloyd Ruby on pole after a 177.567 mph four lap average on the new 2.5 mile oval. Dan Gurney and Johnny Rutherford joined him in the front row as 63,486 fans watched Saturday qualifying.
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Vikings thump Jets as Kapp sitout. Cuozzo shines in pre season
In Bloomington Minnesota the Kappless Vikings beat the Jets 52 21. Joe Namath played briefly completing two of six passes while Cuozzo connected on nine of 16 with three TDs. Packers oust Raiders 37 7 as Eller ends holdout.
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Cubs Sweep Padres as Pepitone Delivers Three Run Ninth
Cubs beat the Padres 3 0 to sweep the three game set behind Joe Pepitone's three run homer with one out in the ninth. Giants sweep Pirates in doubleheader while Mets fall to Astros. Leo Durocher and Herman Franks express optimism about Chicago's improving shape.
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Intrepid chosen to defend America's Cup in September
New York Yacht Club selects Bill Ficker and his yacht Intrepid as defender of the America's Cup against Gretel II of Australia. Intrepid beat Valiant in brisk Newport winds after a string of wins, while Gretel II swept France to reach the best-of-seven series opener on September 15.
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Rams Defense Stifles Chargers for 16 14 Victory
Los Angeles Rams blanked San Diego in the second half as Deacon Jones and a tough defense shut out the Chargers. John Hadl had a halftime 14 13 lead before Marty Domres failed to move the offense, netting minus eight yards in the final half and Domres completion-less on seven tries. Richie Pettibon sealed the win with an interception as the Rams held San Diego on the Chargers one yard line.
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