Palmer Wins 50th Classic at Akron for $100000
Arnold Palmer, 37, captures the American Golf Classic title at Firestone Country Club for $100,000 and his 50th career victory. He posts a four under par 67 final round tying the course record and tops Jack Nicklaus and Doug Sanders, who finish tied for third with 280. Palmer’s year earnings rise to $38,189 and unofficial earnings exceed $1 million.
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Joe Mooshil
Akron, Ohio
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
No. 14
Jack Nicklaus
Jack McGowan
Allan Henning
Kermit Zarley
Doug Sanders
Secord
Firestone Country Club
Ken Venturi
Bowling Boss Elioupoulos Scores Hole In One At Forest Hills
Elioupoulos, owner of J J Lanes, registered a hole in one yesterday at Forest Hills Country Club. Playing with John Howard, Vic Julian, and Roger Dillman, he used a nine iron on the 117 yard 18th for the ace, finishing two over par on the final nine after a 41 on the front.
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Art Elioupoulos
J-J Lanes
Forest Hills Country Club
Elioupoulos
John Howard
Vic Julian
Roger Dillman
Racing Official Killed On Track
A NASCAR official Howard Betts 45 of Georgetown Cal was struck and killed at Atlantic City Speedway during time trials. Driver Jack Hart Chester Pa was traveling about 80 mph when Betts was thrown about 100 feet on the last lap.
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Pleasantville
N.J
Nascar
Atlantic City Speedway
Howard Betts
Georgetown
Cal
Jack Hart
Chester
Betts
Nelson Blooming Into A Star For Steelers
Steeler coach Bill Austin compares fifth year quarterback Bill Nelson to Bart Starr as he shows improved ball touch and long passing. Nelson, returning from knee surgeries, seeks a breakout season with new backs and linemen around him, including Gros and rookie Shy.
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Jack Hand
Latrobe
Bill Austin
Bart Starr
Bill Nelson
Nelson
Starr
Pittsburgh Steelers
Bart
Tar Gros
Bill Asbury
Philadel
Phin
Gary Ballman
Eagles
Earl Gros
Bruce van Dick Hoak
Cannonball
Green Bay
Rockne Freitas
Austin
Oregon
Vince Lombardi
State
Bill Smith
Gary Players Golf Class Lineup Notes Injuries and Grids
Center Ray Mansfield faces Fran O Brien and Roger Pillath as guards Larry Gagner and Ralph Wenzel provide protection. Ends John Baker and Ben McGee flank tackles Ken Kortas and Chuck Hinton in the line. Veteran tackle Riley Gunnells is lost likely for the season due to a kidney ailment.
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Ray Mansfield
Fran O’brien
Roger Pillath
Larry Gagner
Ralph Wenzel
John Baker
Ben McGee
Ken Kortas
Chuck Hinton
Riley Gunnels
Record-Breaking Swimmers Lead AAU Meet Highlights
Don Schollander and Mark Spitz headline a star laden AAU outdoor meet with world records and multiple wins. Schollander dominates with a 1:55.7 100 meters and a 2:11.3 200 IM as Spitz, Merten, Hickcox and Burton also set marks. Santa Clara defends AAU team title as Tokyo bound stars prepare for future competitions.
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Chicago
America
Japan
Eugroup
Don Schollander
Saratoga
Calif
Sev
Santa Clara
USA
Mexico City
England
West Germany
Hickcox
Merten
Russell
Greg Charlton
Arcadia
Peter Williams
Michigan State
Mike Burton
Carmichael
Burton
Stanford
Mike Buckingham
Buckingham
Spitz
Oak Park
Schollander
George Haines
U.S
Walter Hagen Honored At Tribute In Traverse City
Golf legends from Arnold Palmer to Johnny Revolta gathered for Walter Hagen a record holder legendary figure in the game. The Haig planned to attend. Hagen recovering from throat cancer operations, a pioneer who helped unlock access for professionals.
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Traverse City
Mich
Arnold Palmer
Professional Golfers Association
Johnny Revolta
Wal
C. A. Wagener
Hagen
Ryun Delivers Comfortable Mile Win Over Kin Benched Britons
American star Jim Ryun cruised to a 3:56.0 mile in London in the Mile of the Century. Kip Keino finished 1.4 seconds back as Britain struggled 139-84 in a windy, televised showcase before Ryun joins the U S team for Dusseldorf meets. Brand voices urged reforms to prevent further embarrassment ahead of Mexico City. Roger Bannister lamented the decline as he watched the race. Exhibition Pro Football.
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Rodney Pinder
City
London
Kip Keino
Jim Ryun
Brit
England
Wichita
Kan
Aain
Ryan
Britain
Alan Simpson
United States
Dusseldorf
Italy
Spain
Mexico
Roger Bannister
Baltimore
Boston
San Francisco
Cleveland
Richey and King Favored in Wightman Cup Singles
The United States led 3-1 as Nancy Richey and Billie Jean King pursued clinching victories. Richey, who upset Ann Haydon Jones 6-2 6-2, set to face Virginia Wade while King met Jones in a sixth Wightman Cup singles meeting.
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Richey
King
Cleveland
Nancy Richey
Billie Jean King
California
Miss Richey
Ann Haydon Jones
United States
Virginia Wade
England
Mrs. Jones
Meeiing
Christine Truman
Miss Casals
Rosie
Miss
Davis wins feature at New Bremen Speedway
Bobby Davis of Dayton edged Euclid driver Joe Martinckc by a nose in the Sunday super modified stock car feature at New Bremen Speedway. Davis earned $500 from a $3,100 purse with Johnny Logan third. Wayne McGuire suffered critical injuries in a three car warm up wreck.
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New Bremen
Ex-Laker Boss Lou Mohs Dies at 70
In Inglewood California AP reports Lou Mohs former Lakers general manager died in his sleep at age 70 He led the Lakers from July 1960 until this summer when he became executive vice president of California Sports Inc the Cooke owned Lakers unit
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Laker
Lou Mohs
Los Angeles Lakers
National Basketball Association
Mohs
Lakers
California Sports, Inc
Jack Kent Cooke
Race Card at Latonia Track This Week
The Latonia racing card lists ten races with full entries across pacing and trotting. Notable contenders include Notre Dame and Bishop Lad among pacing horses, with Jill Girl and San Juan Freight in early trots.
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Guy Star
Short Pants
Rusty G. Direct
Autumn Beeze
Pace John Oliver
Star Face
Mountain Pride
Craft Bill
Nottireham Texx
Flashy Sky
Babe Franell
Whitmer
Pace
Jester Hal
Nat's Pride
Roscoe E. Jayzoff
Miss Thias
H. B. Hal
Square Deal C
Joey W. Jimmy Pointer
Scotch Uncle
Nancy Flash
Cardinal Song
Connie Jo
Lorri Anne Scotch
Starlight Force
Edgewood Ruby
Double Go Princess
Barmary Charles
Ichi Bon
Cheekie Vic
Stardust Force
Ove
Land
Bishop Lad
Jacqueline’s Price
Princess Bruce
Echo Sir
Miss Braden G
Boston Blackie
Hi Ranger
Little Tom Sayre
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Hana Es
Gary Player
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Pacoima
Charles Hickcox
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Rod Breedlove
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Bob Morgan
New Mexico
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Ron Smith
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ST. Louis
Haig
By HL. Schwartz
Ter Burkemo
Walter Haglen
Walter
the Haig
PGA
Middletown
Michael T. Kenney
Franklin Office
S. Main St
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Ryun
Germany
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Truman
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Rock Hudson
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Inglewood, Calif
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United Unted Artisry
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Central Ave
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Dixie Cruise
Excello
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Robert Webber
Jack Lemmon
Latonia
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Ceneral Merchandise
First Ave
Ohio State Fair
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