Nicklaus Wins British Open in Playoff at St Andrews
Jack Nicklaus edged Doug Sanders by one stroke to win the British Open after an 18 hole playoff. Nicklaus sank a seven foot birdie on the 18th to clinch the title as Sanders missed a four foot putt on the same hole in regulation. Nicklaus earned 12,600 dollars and joined the Masters and PGA victories as part of golf's Quadruple Crown.
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Mets Director Considers Spanish Skills For Latin Players
New York AP reports Joe McDonald, director of minor league operations for the Mets, considering learning Spanish after noting the St. Louis Cardinals roster includes 11 Latin players. He observed 25 South American players signed to organized baseball contracts last March, while the Mets have not signed any.
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New York Mets
Bing Devine
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Red Bird
South America
Beman Defers British Open to Win Milwaukee Open
Deane Beman withdrew from the British Open to stay warm and practice in Milwaukee. He shot 12 under 276 at North Shore Country Club to win $22,000, finishing three strokes ahead of Massengale, Crawford and Hayes. Beman, 32, thanked his decision after posting a final round 69 and earning his second PGA victory.
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Beman
Don Massenoale
Dick Crawford
Ted Hayes
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North Shore Country Club
Bethesda, Md
John Turner Brown Wins Brown's Run Junior Championship
John Turner Brown prevailed with two 77s for a 154 total to win the Brown's Run Country Club Junior Championship over the weekend. Bruce Thompson was runner up at 158, while Thompson earned low net 136 and Jerry Risner finished second with 147. Randy Drury won the Weekend Handicap with a 64 after a 16 stroke handicap. Bill McCabe claimed low gross with 71, tied by Walt Payne and Jim Shull for second at 75, with Shull taking Class A net 65. Class B saw Townsend Marshall, Jay Irvin and Dick Slagle at 82. Ted Lazerow and Slagle tied for low net at 67. Class C saw Phil Becker low gross 85 and Joe Flannery low net 66.
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Brown’s Run Country Club
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Randy Drury
Bill McCabe
Walt Payne
Jim Shull
Shull
Townsend Marshall
Jay Irvin
Dick Slagle
Ted Lazerow
Slagle
Phil Becker
Joe Flannery
Two Wildwood Golfers Hit 70
Wildwood golf results show Karl Heffner and Gary Weikel each shooting 71 to led scoring day. Homer Sorrell and Jay Moorehead posted 73 and 75 respectively while others, including Dick Getter and Dave Woodward, finished 75, with Bob McCandless at 76.
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Karl Heffner
Gary Weikel
Homer Sorrell
Jay Moorehead
Dick Getter
Dave Woodward
Bob McCandless
Heffner
Joe Marconi
al Stevens
Ed Siler
Dale Whisler
Boyd Records Ace At Doral
Bob Boyd of Middletown aced the 135 yard No 15 at Doral Country Club in Miami Florida. He used an 8 iron and played in a foursome with his wife Pat and Mr and Mrs Dick Davidson during a vacation visit.
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Doral Country Club
Miami, Fla
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Dick Davidson
French horse Dayan deemed not strong International threat
AP reports harness observer Alex Ignatieff from France argues Dayan, despite a 6% win in the American Trotting Championship, is not a top trotter and may not threaten Une De Mai in the Roosevelt International Trot. Ignatieff names Tideilium Pelo as the French challenger. other international contenders include Lyon, Barbarilu, Fresh Yankee, and Stylish Major.
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Uni de Mai
Tidelium Pelo
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Sweden
Barbarilu
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Fresh Yankee
Canada
Stylish Major
New Zealand
Latonia Race Course Entries Show Hoofs on Track
Latonia Race Course lists entrants for races one through ten. Notable entries include Trot Cal Farong and Sonic Songster in the first race plus pacing contenders such as Way Late and Red Lion Girl in the second. The field features multiple named horses and drivers throughout the card.
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Mona Lulu
Sticks
Twiggy Tag
Applesauce
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Miss Vistic
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Royal Baron
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Flo Chico
Raemelton Sharon
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Lacy Queen
Marty's Boy
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Lady Joanne
Artistic Wick
Taconite
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Frisky Dee
Western Duchess
Miles To Go
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Marta Adio
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Dez Rader
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Lucky Bless
Irish Wil
Pleasant Princess
Imitate
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Shady Boy
Aston Direct
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Shy Maid
Miss Good Looking
Darby Doll
Macco
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Express
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Hurry Home
Charming Lad
Cashmere Scott
Cardinal G
Stoney Key
Tutie Brooke
Royal Adios
Riblins
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Even Pete
Rail Chief
Dazzle Joy
Lad
Buddy Donlin
Bold Tag
Grand Mac Volo
Post 231 Plays Here Tonight
Post 231 faces Dayton Northmont at Smith Park at 6 30 p m in Western Legion League action after a doubleheader split with Troy. Russ Yenser pitched a three hitter and Ed Gibbons drove in the lone run in a 1 0 victory, then Gibbons drove in the only Post 231 run in a 2 1 loss. Gibbons had three hits in six at bats and a two out triple by K Roberts preceded his nightcap single.
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Troy
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Ed Gibbons
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Trainer Poole’s Lucky Suit After Greentree Wins Streak
Hall of Fame trainer George Poole wore the same suit tie shoes and socks on days Greentree Stable horses won four stakes races within weeks to mark his superstition and consistency.
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Hall of Fame
Greentree Stable
First Auto Race 1895 Paris to Bordeaux Winner Record
The 732 mile Paris to Bordeaux race of 1895 produced the winner who averaged 15.01 mph. Early car design features like steering and windshields influenced road safety. The Car Care Council, a new industry sponsored nonprofit, forms to push vehicle maintenance awareness.
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New tire disposal uses reactor yields oil gas tar
A new method to dispose of old tires heats them in a reactor to produce oil gas and tar for industrial use. The ad mentions Dave Mohn and Clark Super 100 at 1851 Central Ave promising alert service and savings on gasoline.
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Break Up McLaren Team Could Rock Road Racing
McLaren faces a potential upheaval as Denis Hulme wins the third Can-Am race at Watkins Glen, the 16th straight win for the team in 25 starts. Dan Gurney also won two Can-Am races this season, while Hulme finished 28.5 seconds ahead of Jo Siffert in a strong American-Canada-European field.
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Charlie Glotzpach
Ladies Day Misadventure Named in Knit Club Tale
A playful record recalls Al rushing out in embarrassment after spotting a member knitting golf club covers during a Ladies Day gathering. The moment captures lighthearted club humor and a shy reaction.
Top Players Facing Top Foes Tolay Open Tennis Tournament
The Washington Star International opens with Stan Smith and Arthur Ashe, the two top ranked Americans, facing strong first round foes. Smith, No. 1 U S player seeded second, meets Jean Baptiste Chanfreau on clay, while Ashe seeded third plays Ian Crookenden, UCLA teammate and doubles champion. Ilie Nastase with top seed status sits out until Tuesday afternoon. Defending champion Thomaz Koch does not participate.
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