Murphy Opens Thunderbird with Four Under Par 68 Lead
Bob Murphy shot a four-under-par 68 to take a two-stroke lead in the Thunderbird Classic. The 25-year-old, who joined the tour in January, has climbed his earnings after a series of checks and a first tour victory last week in Philadelphia. Gary Player and others posted 70, while Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus were among leaders at 71 and 73 respectively.
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Lou Graham
Homero Blancas
Lee Elder
Dudley Wysong
Bert Weaver
Fleisher Seeks U S Amateur Title in Final Round
Bruce Fleisher, 19, of Hialeah Florida, overcame jitters to post a one over par 71 for a 54 hole total of 214 at Scioto Country Club in Columbus Ohio. He holds a four stroke edge over Hubie Green who shot 73 to sit at 216.
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U.S
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Finals Set In Women's Net Action
The City Tennis Tournament crowns women's finalists with Melinda Terry reaching the final after beating Lynne Wiley 6 4 3 in the semi. Janie Lawson faces Melinda Wiley’s sister as Lawson Wiley meets June Haller and Sally Rascoe in the women’s final. Play continues today.
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Bill Goldsmith
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Triangles Triumph in World Slo-Pitch Opener
The Armco Triangles routed Pepsi-Cola Detroit 24 to 4 in Stratford Connecticut opening the World Slo-Pitch Tournament. Tom Spade drove in seven runs with two inside the park homers and a double. They face Beattie Plan of South Carolina next, with finals Monday in a 38-team double elimination event.
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Pancho Gonzales Opens Open as Crowds Seek Spark
Pancho Gonzales, 40, returns to the U S Open center court at Forest Hills to boost attendance. He meets Colin Stubbs in a second round match as old rivals and notable players like Tony Roche Tom Okker Bob Lutz and Rod Laver join the field. Vic Stixas and Chuck McKinley also advance as younger hopefuls push for glory.
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Bournemouth
England
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Los Angeles
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U.S
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Mass
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Tom Gomran
Seattle
Wash
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Bill Tym
Peoria
Ill
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Allen Quay
South Orange
N.J
Clark Graebner
Young Fillies In Limelight At Weekend Racing
Juvenile fillies highlight the opening day of a busy weekend with the Arlington-Washington Lassie Stakes at Arlington Park featuring Process Shot and Lynne's Orphan among 15 entries for 6 furlongs and a $187,500 purse. Del Mar hosts the De Mar Debutante for 2-year-olds and the Gazelle Handicap for 3-year-olds at Aqueduct both with added purses, while Arlington offers the Lindheimer for 3-year-olds and up on turf and Aqueduct runs the 1 1/16 miles.
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Associated Press
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Aqueduct
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Selby Wins City Putt Putt Championship Third Time
Ron Selby, a 17 year old Middletown High senior, shot 133 11 under par over 72 holes to capture his third City Putt Putt title Thursday night at the local course. Jim Moore finished second at three under par, Paul McKee tied for third at even par.
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Jim Moore
Paul McKee
Ladies Day quip about golf ball in a hat gag
A line from a Ladies Day feature mocks a scene where a man places a golf ball into an old hat, drawing quick humor about skill and timing. The remark highlights a lighthearted, clubroom banter tone.
Schollander Aims for More Gold At Mexico City Olympics
Don Schollander, Yale senior and 1964 swimming star, set world records at the U S men's Olympic trials in Belmont Plaza, including 1 54 3 for the 200 meter freestyle and 55 6 in the 100 meter butterfly. Mark Spitz also set a world mark in the 100 meter butterfly, while Charles Hickox and Indiana University clocked 4 39 0 in the 400 meter individual medley. Other qualifiers included John Nelson and Stephen Berych as Olympic contenders. Additional finals featured Doug Russell and Spitz trading the 100 butterfly lead, with Buckingham and Hall challenging in medley events.
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Latonia Horse Race Card Summary
Latonia Race Course listed results for eleven races with pacers, trots and their payouts. Notable winners include Colorado Bay, Swampy Meadows, Drummer, H. D. Double, Star Russet, Tandy's Spitfire, Tiny Adio, Komosabe, Dan Dilly, Chief Worthy and Bud H with corresponding win/place/show payoffs and a perfecta of 36.90.
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Bettors Benefited by Tote Board Error at Pike Peak Turf Club
At Fountain Colorado the Pikes Peak Turf Club mishandled show tickets in a quarter horse event. A state steward punched No 7 instead of No 9 causing the track to redeem tickets for both horses. The error cost the track 129.60 in refunds.
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