Dickinson credits Hogan tips in Colonial win
Little Gardner Dickinson who resembles and admires Ben Hogan credited tips from Hogan for his $25 000 Colonial National Invitation victory. The 41 year old 130 pound pro shot 66 in final round to finish 278, one ahead of Gary Player and two ahead of Don January on the 7 100 yard Colonial Country Club course. Player noted Dickinson’s 278 under rain mud and wind as outstanding with January close at 279 and 280 respectively.
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Ben Hogan
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Colonial Country Club
South Africa
Gary Player
Don January
Turk Farrell
Philadelphia
Bob Bolin
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Atlanta
Montreal
Houston
Chicago
St. Louis
San Diego
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
New York
Cincinnati
Reds
California
Phil Regan
Julio Goray
Cubs
Don Kessinger
Glenn Beckett
Ernie Banks
Lou Brock
Dave Giusti
Ron Willis
Ian
Carlos named top spiker in King Freedom Games
VilleNova Pa UPI Carlos Creamshaven John Carlos was voted the outstanding competitor at the Martin Luther King Freedom Games after winning twice and being defeated once in Sunday events despite fatigue from a cross country trip and a third day of competition.
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Spiker
King Freedom Games
Villanova
UPI
John Carlos
Memorial Day 500 trials washed out by rain
Indy opener washed out as 33 car field for the Memorial Day 500 cannot qualify due to weekend rain. Officials may extend trials beyond Sunday to ensure every driver a chance, with Tony Hulman pledging to keep the field at 33 if possible.
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Indy
Indianapolis
Ind
Rookie Larry Hisle Delivers Winning Double Against Giants
Four-hit day to go with a two out ninth inning double lifts the Philadelphia Phillies 9-8 over the San Francisco Giants. Willie Mays advised by Bob Skinner gives tips, but the rookie rises to the moment.
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Pete Alfano
UPI
San Francisco
Clyde King
Willie Mays
Mays
Philadelphia
Bob Skinner
Larry Hisle
Phils
Hisle
Giants
Tony Oliva
Rod Carew
Tigers
Mickey
Lolich
Cesar Tovar
Carew
Spikers Reach CIF Finals After Semi Final Qualifiers
Santa Barbara County League athletes advanced to the Cerritos College finals led by Cabrillo pole vaulter Barry Karsokas and Lompoc jumper John Fridrich. Sam Cunningham won the SB shot put. Reynaldo Brown topped the high jump. Lompoc and Righetti also earned spots in relay events and individual races.
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Santa Barbara County League
Cerritos College
SBCL
Cabrillo
Barry Karsokas
Lompoc
John Fridrich
San Marcos
Lennie Filaseta
Karsokas
Fridrich
Filaseta
Santa Barbara
Sam Cunningham
Reynaldo Brown
Compton High School
Phelps sets Northern California JC 440 hurdles record
Hancock College freshman Bob Phelps of Lompoc won the 440 yard intermediate hurdles at the Northern California Junior College meet in Santa Maria with a 53.9-second clocking. His effort led Hancock, qualified him for the state finals in Modesto, and marked the top performance for the host school.
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Hancock College
Bob Phelps
Phelps
Lompoc
Modesto
Yanks Pepitone shines as pennant chase heats up
Joe Pepitone blasts a three run homer and a solo shot lifting the Yankees to 3-1 and 1-0 wins over the Angels. Mel Stottlemyre and Bill Burbach with Steve Hamilton hold strong pitching. Orioles collapse as Cuellar shines with two hits including a triple. Boog Powell and Frank Robinson homer for Baltimore. Other AL results include Tigers over Twins and Pilots over Red Sox.
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UPI
Joe Pepitone
Baltimore Orioles
Orioles
Kansas City Royals
Pepitone
New York Yankees
Yankees
California Angels
Mel Stottlemyre
Bill Burbach
Steve Hamilton
Andy Messersmith
Hoyt Wilhelm
Mike Cuellar
Houston Astros
Boog Powell
Frank Robinson
Dick Drago
Royals
Detroit Tigers
Minnesota Twins
Seattle Pilots
Boston Red Sox
Washington Senators
Chicago White Sox
Oakland
Cleveland
Houston
Chicago
St. Louis
San Diego
Los Angeles
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Atlanta
Montreal
Mickey Stanley
Breda Kolff May Leave Lakers For Detroit Coaching Post
The Detroit Free Press reports Bill van Breda Kolff will become the Detroit Pistons head coach, ending his Lakers tenure after asking for release from his contract. Coll says nothing final yet, but Vla Breda Kolff is viewed as a contender amid rift with Wilt Chamberlain.
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UPI
Bill van Breda Kolff
Los Angeles Lakers
Detroit Free Press
van Breda Kolff
Detroit Pistons
van Breda
Wilt Chamberlain
Ed Coll
National Basketball Association
Princeton University
Lakers
Boston
Chamberlain
Philadelphia 76Ers
Loop foes tarnish Troy's spike prestige in meet
CORVALLIS ORE UPI. Southern California's track and field reputation sulked after a rough meet. Coach Vern Wolfe's Trojans, defending national champions, faced setbacks that could worsen at Modesto in the upcoming California Relays.
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Corvallis
Ore
UPI
Southern California
Modesto
Vern Wolfe
Trojans
Pac-8 meet heads UCLA to first title in 25 years
In a tense Pacific-8 track and field meet UCLA edged Oregon for the title as USC relay units led by Coulter Kuller Pharris and Miller starred. Stanford and California chased, while pole vaulter Dick Railsback attempted another world mark and UCLA clinched the pennant on the Westwood campus.
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Fred Kuller
Ron Pharris
Lennox Miller
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Trojan
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Kuller
Miller
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O. J. Simpson
Earl McCulloch
Modesto
Dick Railsback
Railsback
Bob Seagren
Seagren
Washington State
United Press International
Westwood
Prince Withdraws From Belmont Stakes Bid
Majestic Prince will skip the Belmont Stakes after trainer Johnny Longden and owner Frank McMahon agreed following a stretch duel win in the Preakness over Arts And Letters. Prince has Kentucky Derby and Preakness victories, has won nine straight, and aims to rest in California. Longden cited Count Fleet’s Belmont ending as a warning against overextending the horse.
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UPI
Majestic Prince
Johnny Longden
America
Frank McMahon
Longden
Count Fleet
California
Fleet
Pimlico
Arts and Letters
Syracuse Chiefs Offered Jacksonville Facilities After Fire
The Syracuse Chiefs were offered facilities in Jacksonville Florida to complete their remaining home games after losing their stadium in a three alarm fire on Thursday.
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UPI
Syracuse Chiefs
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Nets obtain Elnardo Webster draft rights from Rockets
The New York Nets secure the draft rights to Elnardo Webster of St Peter's from the Denver Rockets for a high 1970 draft pick. Webster was selected by the New York Knicks in the fourth round.
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UPI
New York Nets
American Basketball Association
Elnardo Webster
St. Peter’s
Denver Rockets
Webster
New York Knickerbockers
National Basketball Association
Simkins Captures Santa Maria Speedway Main Event
Dan Simkins of Santa Maria won the main race after an early lead, then withdrew a rear wheel on lap 22 allowing Don Simkins to take the lead before finishing first. Bob Taylor and Bill Bellefluer followed, with Ronnie Souza in fourth place. Earlier, Gene Preast won heat one, Dan Simkins won heat two, and Bob Randolph won heat three.
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Simkins
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Dan
Don Simkins
Taylor
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Ronnie Souza
Young Simkins
Gene Preast
Darrell Walker
Bob Purgarich
Bob Shelton
Wayne Hammond
Bob Randolph
Randolph
Bill Muracho
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