Venturi Seeks U S Open Glory After Buick Open Warmup
Ken Venturi, 36, aims to repeat his 1964 U S Open victory at Baltusrol June 15 18. He hopes his improved putting and longer drives carry him through Buick Open tune up starting Thursday while qualifying unfolds across seven sites Tuesday. Exemptions include Nicklaus Boros Palmer and others with key wins and money standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Ken Venturi
Detroit
Venturi
Baltusrol
N.J
Ken
Caliornia Club
Baltusrol Golf Club
Springfield
Jack Nicklaus
Julius Boros
Gary Player
Billy Casper
Arnold Palmer
Dave Marr
Phil Rodgers
Bobby Nichols
George Archer
Wes Ellis
Doug Sanders
Mason Rudolph
John Miller
Don January
Ben Hogan
Rod Funseth
Rives Mc Bee
Bob Murphy
Frank Beard
Gay Brewer
Bob Goalby
Bert Yancey
R.H. Sikes
Chi Chi Rodriguez
Gene Littler
Denver
Chicago
Kansas City
New York
Cincinnati
Portland
Ore
Memphis
Tenn
Los Angeles
Washington
Atlanta
Pittsburgh
Dallas
Hill wins Memphis Open with late surge by Pott
Dave Hill overcame a fading lead to win the Memphis Open at eight under par 272, earning $20,000. Johnny Pott closed to three strokes in the final 10 holes, finishing runner-up at 274. Harold Henning tied for third at 275, with Randy Glover and Dan Sikes at 276.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Johnny Pott
Pott
Harold Henning
Randy Glover
Dan Sikes
Dickson Turns In Clubs Today For Army Rifle
London AP reports Bob Dickson who won the British Amateur Golf Championship will exchange his clubs for an Army rifle. The 23 year old Oklahoma State University graduate beat Ron Cerrudo 2 and 1 in a 36 hole final at Formby Links. Dickson hails from Muskogee Oklahoma while Cerrudo is from San Rafael California. British papers call the Walker Cup match one of the best finals in its 82 year history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bob Dickson
Dickson
Oklahoma State University
Ron Cerrudo
England
Muskogee
Okla
Cerrudo
San Rafael
Calif
Inter-Club Play To Brown's Run
The Brown's Run Country Club won the first inter club series withWildwood yesterday 42 to 29 at Brown's Run. Sixteen players represented each club. In the Men's Invitational Tourney Saturday Lars Larson and Gary Klouman won with a net of 64. Tom McMurray and Bob Vokes were one stroke behind. Tied at 66 were N J Downing Jim Downing Morris Smith Owen Combs Bill McCabe Bill Osborne Al Johnson Kent Johnson John Sitter Dave Bunce and Bill Long Jim Ferrara. McCabe's rounds 71 74 were top gross scores of the weekend while Bill Thorn posted a 76.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's Run
Wildwood
Brown
Lars Larson
Gary Klouman
Tom McMurray
Bob Vokes
N. J. Downing
Jim Downing
Morris Smith
Owen Combs
Bill McCabe
Bill Osborne
al’ Johnson
Kent Johnson
John Sitter
Dave Bunce
Bill Long
Jim Ferrara
McCabe
Bill Thorn
Koufax's NL record for 10+ strikeouts in games
The pitcher Sandy Koufax logged 10 or more strikeouts in 97 games, a National League record, highlighting his dominant pitching era and frequent strikeout dominance across his career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Koufax
U.S Reds Tie In World Basketball Championship Lead
United States and Russia share the lead after a 88-53 win over Uruguay as the U.S. improves to 2-0 with four games left in the round robin. Yugoslavia beat Poland 82-78 earlier, leaving three co favorites undefeated and Brazil the sole team to lose to the Soviets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montevideo
Uruguay
United States
Russia
U.S
Yugoslavia
Poland
Brazil
Soviet Union
Clay Refuses Draft Over Religious Beliefs
Cleveland AP report notes Clay, the beloved Browns fullback and Muslim minister, stands by his faith amid pressure from boxing groups and a draft showdown. He attended a gathering of religious and activist figures as the Army draft issue loomed, with Jim Brown and UCLA’s Alcinder commenting on his sincerity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Cleveland
Alles Browns
Negro Industral and
Ecoletes
Houston
Lew
Alcinder
UCLA
U.S
Jim Brown
Alcindor
Brown
Wooten
Sid Williams
Walter Beach
Browns
Bill Russell
Boston Celtics
Bobby Mitchell
Jim Shorter
Washington Redskins
Green Bay
Willie Davis
Curtis McClinton
Kansas City Chiefs
Big Ten delays probe into OSU ticket scandal
The Big Ten maintains no rush to investigate alleged Ohio State University ticket distribution for grant-in-aid benefits. Commissioner Reed says action will come after the university report is studied. Dewey confirms a full, complete inquiry and notes discussions with Reed and other league and sports figures about the incident involving Rein and several prominent athletes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
OSU
Bill Reed
Ohio State University
Dewey
Reed
Chicago
Comtop
John D. Dewey
University
Big Ten
Richurant
C. Larkins
Ohio State
Star Foot
John Wooten
Bo Browns
MEU
Lebanon Raceway First through Ninth Races Lineup
The Lebanon Raceway program lists nine races with each lineup featuring horse names and drivers for pace and trot events. Notable entries include Emily Oliver, Egerton Lady, Lutie's Time, Robyn W, Jimmy's Deal, Joey W, Maxmar J, Gayle Lass, and Pleasant Princess among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pace
Burley Belt
Wells
Uhl Time
Hiteman
Imastar Wick
Bowen
Count Abbe
Gordon
Gin
Adio
Justice
Speed Valey
Stephenson
Chief Worthy
Uitte
Emily Oliver
TBA
Egerton Lady
Fraess
Buckeye Joe
DeBaun
A Real Bloom
Sayre
Candy Nose
Frederick
Fall of Pompay
Sanders
Robyn W
Hanners
Grand Hazel Volo
Rankin
Seig’s ‘Honor Girl
Easy Go
Applegate
Robin's Gee Gee
Niemczycki
Hal O. Way
Isayhemano
Williams
Napoleon Pick
Nixon
Jimmy's Deal
Baker
the Gaye
Brewer
Joe Swing
McConnaughey
Speedway Silk
Rob Royal
Owens
H. D. Debbie
Priebe
Mary C. Meadows
Jerish B
Roughton
Joey W
Matt Colby
the Count
Edmonson
Oregonia
Lonniedale
Burns
iClever Sherry
Scotie Barrett
Noble Hayes
Pace Maxmar J
Creamer
Jeffry Adios
Martin
Windale Dude
Wilson
Sophia Scott
Holtzmuller
Dallas Direct
Sinaid
Fortune's Treasure
Thaney
Shady Boy
Nanicy N
Pace Gayle Lass
Chickey Stone
Dee Dee Pick
Bradstreet
Aurora Borealis
Miss Wagner
Ruggies
Pam Reed
Over Land
Pace —Pleasant Princess
Sugar Raizen
Seldom
Thuney
Dusty Meridale
Holford
Freddy Thistle
Weekend Fights Report From Johannesburg Puerto Rico Panama
Willie Ludick knocked out Benito Juarez in Las Vegas on November 1. Luis Rodriguez defeated Juan Rivera in San Juan, Rocky Rivera outpointed by Laguna in Panama City. Ismael Laguna beat Alfredo Urbina in Mexico City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
South Africa
Willie Ludick
Benito Juarez
Las Vegas
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Luis Rodriguez
Miami
Fla
Juan “Rocky” Rivera
Argentina
Panama
Ismael Laguna
Alfredo Urbina
Mexico
Open tennis by pros and amateurs still debated
Paris AP reports talks on open tennis tournaments remain theoretical amid repeated proposals to allow pros to play alongside amateurs. ILTF needs a two thirds vote, unlikely at July 12 Luxembourg congress. Roy Emerson wins French International title, aiming for a calendar slam. Billie Jean King claims mixed doubles with Owen Davison. Don Budge and Rod Laver have achieved the feat once each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
International Lawn Tennis Federation
International Federat
Luxembourg
Roy Emerson
Australia
Tony Roche
Emerson
Wimbledon
Forest Hills
Don Budge
United States
Rod Laver
U.S
Billie Jean King
Long Beach
Calif
Owen Davison
Ann Haydon Jones
Great Britain
Ion Tiriac
Romania
Damascus set for Leonard Richards Stakes after Belmont win
Damascus, winner of the Belmont Stakes, is likely to start next in the Leonard Richards Stakes at Delaware Park on June 17. Trainer Frank Whiteley Jr. plans a 1 1/16 mile run before targeting Chicago stakes, while rival Dr. Fager pursues the Saranac or Classic. Damascus earned 104,950 in the Belmont, boosting his 1967 total to 365,410. two key rivals may not meet soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Damascus
Leonard Richards
Delaware Park
Dr. Fager
Frank Whiteley Jr
Laurel
Aqueduct
Arlington Park
Twain
Bill Sheermaker
Ladies Day Lefty Aides Wives Raises Question
Lefty jokes that his wife believes he should receive a raise, prompting readers to weigh in. The playful item captures a domestic quip with a light tone typical of the period column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lefty
Also Mentioned on This Page
Memphis, Tenn
Dave Hill
Lebanon
Reds
Baal
Peu
Rein
Lopicu
Richards
By Orlo Robertson
New York Met
Dennis Ribant
Bob Shaw
Mons Rane G Tara
Middletown
Michael T. Kenney
Franklin Office
St. Main St
Ronald L. Moder
A Ee Ean S
New Sunshine
Wonder Worker
Plymouth
Verity Parkway
Pymouth
Chrysler Motors Corporation
Hughes Motors, Inc
Middletown, Ohio
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!