Wee Davie Robertson as Golf Prodigy Sparks British Interest
British commentators hail 14 year old Davie Robertson from Dunbar as the youngest entrant in the British Amateur Championship. He defeated Peter Van Ingen 7 and 5 before losing to Simon Cox, remarkable for four under par to start his run. The piece notes the Guinness Book of World Records contrasts and the broader context of youth in sport.
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Wee
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Sacramento
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Wimbledon
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Rafael Osuna
Spain
Joe Nuxhall
Cincinnati Reds
Floyd Patterson
Archie Moore
Rocky Marciano
Reds Power Through to Tie Astros for Second Place
The revitalized Big Red Machine crushed the Astros 10-3 sweeping their four game series at the Astrodome to move into a second place tie in the National League West behind Los Angeles. Hal McRae hit a grand slam as Johnny Bench and Tony Perez also homered in a 11 hit Reds attack. Reds 39 runs in series while Astros suffer sixth straight defeat.
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Sonny Siebert Dominates Orioles to Extend Winning Streak
Boston right-hander Sonny Siebert pitched seven hits and one unearned run as he defeated Baltimore 7-1, improving to 16-4 lifetime against the Orioles. Rico Petrocelli and Carlton Fisk drove early runs, while Gaylord Perry won for Cleveland and other AL and NL games featured a variety of scoring bursts.
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Dave LaRoche
Royals
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Eric Soderholm
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Ed Kirkpatrick
George Scott
Billy Conigliaro
Joe Lahoud
Cesar Sanudo Opens Kemper with 65 Lead
Cesar Sanudo fired a seven under 65 to lead the Kemper Open after the first round at Quail Hollow. He borrowed Lee Trevino's putter and joked about 30 percent proceeds as Trevino watched nearby, while Lee offered praise and the two shared a banter.
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King reaches Paris Open semi finals in women’s singles
Billie Jean King advances to the Paris Open women’s singles semi finals by defeating past foe Helga Masthoff. Goolagong defends title as Durr seeks upset. men’s doubles semis set with Hewitt Mcmillan awaiting opponents.
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Jan Kukal
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McMillan
Kodes
Stan Smith
Patrick Proisy
Smith
Andres Gimeno
Spain
Alex Metreveli
Soviet Union
Andriano Panatta
Italy
Canada Russia series called a bloody joke by Ahearne
Bunny Ahearne head of the IIHF declares the Canada Russia hockey series will be a bloody joke and argues it cannot be a national team under current controls. He notes CAHA and Hockey Canada issues and discusses a bylaw change for open competition based on player nationality and passports.
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International Ice Hockey Federation
Ernie Miller
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Kryckza asks IIHF approval for open world championships
Canadian plans to push open competition in future world hockey championships are revealed. Kryczka states the move could pass if European delegates respond favorably, with the IIHF set to meet June 3 in Mamaia Romania. Ernie Miller notes Calgary contact and confidence from the CAHA leader.
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International Ice Hockey Federation
Ernie Miller
Free Press
Miller
Calgary
Joe Kryczka
Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
IIHF
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Romania
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