Snyder, Capozzi, Dishun claim City Tennis titles in finals
In Middletown the City Tennis Tournament finals saw defending champions mainly hold their ground. Sparky Snyder survived a five setter with Kent Chalfin to win the men’s singles and then teamed with Chalfin to defend the doubles title. Connie Capozzi defeated Susan Terry in straight sets to win the women’s singles and joined Carolyn Dishun to capture the women’s doubles.
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Eastern Kentucky University
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Susan Terry
Carolyn Dishun
Susan Erry
Kent Chain
Pam Lewis
Early Colts Star Dick Barwagen Dies at 44
Baltimore AP reports Dick Barwegen, a founding Colts star and former NFL guard, died Saturday at his home after a heart attack. Barwegen, 44, also played for the Chicago Bears before his Colts fame.
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NFL Set To Launch 47th Season In Clash Of Powers
The 1966 NFL season opens with 15 teams in a 15 week title chase highlighted by the first NFL AFL championship meeting. Key matchups include the Colts at Packers in Milwaukee as the season begins, with rookies and new coaches shaping the year and projections of attendance topping five million after Atlanta and Miami join the leagues.
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Associated Press
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Jim Grabowski
Green Bay
Tommy Nobis
Sam Ball
Baltimore
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Chicago
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Tom Mack
San Francisco
Dave McCormick
Mira Femme Captures Arlington Lassie Stakes Victory
Mira Femme owned by Verre H. Winchell Jr. won the 226 525 Arlington-Washington Lassie Stakes at Arlington Park. Ismael Valenzuela rode the Dumpty Humpty’s filly to 6 2 furlongs in 1 16 4 5, paying 6.60 4.40 and 3.20. Teacher’s Art finished second with 5 60 4 20, Woozem third at 5 20 to show. Fish House was fourth as Mira Femme’s fifth win in seven starts boosted earnings to 182 225.
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Teacher's Art
Fred W. Hooper
Laffite Pincay
Bill Hartack
C. V. Whitney
Fish House
Dumpty Humpty
Australian girl Roberta Simpson masters golf at Brisbane course
Roberta Simpson, 12, a blue eyed Brisbane golfer with a nine handicap, drives 200 yards and tops her grandfather Sid Silver. The Clontarf resident, who moved from England at age two, is emerging as one of Australia's best female players with several wins over adults and plans to enter major tournaments next year.
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England
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Devlin Wins Carling Classic In Royal Birkdale Thriller
Bruce Devlin of Australia won the Carling Classic at Royal Birkdale with a final round 69 for a four round 286. Bill Casper, USA Open champion, finished second with 287 after a late bid with a 30 foot chip on the final green. Neil Coles took third money at 288. Kel Nagle, Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Bert Yancey filled rest of top slots.
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Australia
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Bert Yancey
Radnor
Mildenberger Aims to Outpace Clay in Frankfurt Title Fight
German challenger Karl Mildenberger promises speed as his edge in the world heavyweight title bout against Cassius Clay in Frankfurt. Clay and his camp expect a tough fight, with many observers betting on Clay to win before or around the fifth round.
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Schoolboys Each Whiff 34
Center Moriches N Y AP Billy Wells of Bellport High and Charley Hartman of Center Moriches High both pitched 16 innings and struck out 34 batters apiece Wells walked nine and allowed three hits Hartman walked four and gave five hits two in the last inning when Bellport scored the lone run
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Bold Bidder and Tom Rolfe to duel in Aqueduct Handicap
Bold Bidder and Tom Rolfe renew rivalry in the $100,000-added Aqueduct Handicap. Bold Bidder sails in John Gaines silks while Tom Rolfe carries topweight for Raymond Guest's Powhatan stable as they seek a major handicap title bid in New York.
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Peter Anderson
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Malicious
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Quita Dued
Miami Tackle Injured Out For 2 Weeks
Miami University defensive tackle Dave Hutchins is sidelined at least two weeks with a knee injury suffered Thursday night. Doctors fear damaged cartilage may require surgery ending his season. Hutchins, a sophomore from Butler High School Vandalia Ohio, came to Miami from Butler.
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Ohio
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Miami University
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Miami
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Buffle Wins World’s Richest Three Year Old Race
Buffle the King Ranch colt won the $27,250 New Hampshire Sweepstakes Classic at Rockingham Park in Salem New Hampshire three lengths ahead of Amberoid with Deckhand third. The victory pushed Buffle’s 1966 earnings to $348,261.50 and paid $11.20 5.40 and 3.80. Four ticket holders won $50,000 on Buffle four on Amberoid $25,000 and four on Deckhand $12,250.
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