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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1971

Page

7

British Amateur final outline at Carnoustie looms

In Carnoustie Scotland Lanny Wadkins USA and Michael Bonallack England are poised for a 36 hole final. Wadkins after a 6 5 win while nursing a cold, eyes a showdown with Bonallack who seeks a sixth title. The field narrows as rounds three and two wrap, reducing American entrants from65 toward a leaner field.

Carnoustie Scotland Lanny Wadkins America Michael Bonallack England Wadkins U.S Richmond Bonallack Bonnallack St. Andrews Bill Hyndman Philadelphia Bill Campbell Huntington W.va Tom Kite Austin Tex

More Witnesses Scheduled Today Before NFL Jury

Federal grand jury in Cleveland resumes hearings in antitrust probe of the National Football League. Chicago Bears assistant coach Abe Gibron testified Tuesday morning after prior sessions with George Halas Sr and Bert Rose. Gibron’s past roles include Bears offensive line coach and Redskins aide.

NFL Cleveland, Ohio National Football League Chicago Bears Abe Gibron Gibron George S. Halas, Sr The Bears Bert Rose NEE Pete Rovelle Washinton Redskins Gibson Cleveland Browns Buffalo Bills Philadelphia Eagles

Joya G Wins At Aqueduct Setting New Exacta Record

Joya G ridden by Ron Turcotte trained by Pete Garcia won at odds of 68 to 1. Bridgehead finished second to set a new exacta record for Aqueduct with a return of 1 869.20 for a $2 bet.

Joy New York Joya G Ron Turcotte Pete Gaciia Bridgehead Gus. Gustines Aqueduct

Palmer and Nicklaus Set for Four Ball Team Championship

Arnold Palmer wears glasses at a Laurel Valley press briefing as he and Jack Nicklaus prepare to defend their team championship title. More than 30 teams enter the 64-team field with $200000 in prize money and NBC coverage for the final rounds.

Palmer Nicklaus Laurel Laurel Highlands Palmer-Nicklaus George Archer Bobby Nichols Bruce Crampton Orville Moody Gardner Dickinson Sam Snead Bob Charles Bruce Devlin Dave NBC

Fischer Holds Lead In World Chess Challenger Match

The sixth game in the Fischer Taimanov series adjourned at move 43 with Fischer two pawns up and a likely resignation. a 6 0 sweep would seal the challenger path to face Boris Spassky. The quarter final winner meets Brent Larsen in the semis for a shot at the title.

Vancouver B.C U.S Bobby Fischer Fischer Mark Taimanov Taimanov Brent Larsen Boris Spassky Soviet Union

Reverend Serves First Pint After Pub Refurbishment

In Brighton England Reverend Richard Chambers blessed a refurbished pub and then donned a bartender’s white coat to serve the first pint, signaling its reopening as a community hub.

Brighton England Richard Chambers

Ellis On Verge Of Top Notch Pitches For Pirates

Pirates acting manager Bill Virdon says Dock Ellis is on the verge of becoming one of baseballs top hurlers. Ellis has won five straight, including a 9-0 win over St. Louis, and eyes a possible 1971 All Star bid despite a modest impact on the voting.

Pittsburgh Bill Virdon Dock Ellis Ellis St. Louis Pirate Detroit Bob Moose Steve Blass Chicago Cubs Pirates Ron Kline Vernon Law Bob Friend Cardinals

Trevino to Play Canadian Open at Richelieu Valley

Lew Trevino will make his first appearance in the Canadian Open at the Richelieu Valley Golf and Country Club in Montreal on July 14. The Royal Canadian Golf Association announced the field includes Arnold Palmer Gary Player and Doug Sanders in the $150 000 Canadian event with a first prize of $30 000.

Montreal Lew Trevino Richelieu Valley Golf and Country Club Arnold Palmer Gary Player Doug Sanders

Kirby Defeats Sputnik Monroe in Civic Center Showdown

On Tuesday at the Civic Center Arena Kirby pinned Sputnik Monroe in the main event to win the ner take all affair for the second straight week. Dr. X used his shoe kick to defeat Billy Red Lyons in the semi final. Silento Rodriguez beat Chuck Benson, Ramon Torez toppled Gypsy Joe Rosario, and Bobby Shane defeated Gene War Eagle in other preliminaries.

Rip Kirby Sputnik Monroe Civic Center Arena Kirby Monroe Dr. X Billy Red Lyons Silento Rodriguez Chuck Benson Ramon Torez Gypsy Joe Rosario Bobby Shane Gene War Eagle

Reds Bench and Perez Struggle in Slump Amid Giants Lead

Cincinnati stars John Bench and Tony Perez, once powerhouses with 85 homers and 277 RBI combined in 1970, endure slumps as the Reds trail the San Francisco Giants by 15 games. Perez laments a .204 average with six homers and 23 RBI. Bench sits at .235 with 14 homers and 25 RBI as both vow to ride out the skid with 13 games remaining.

Cincinnati John Bench Tony Perez Bench Perez Cincinnati Reds Reds San Francisco Giants

Bossi Wajima Title Fight Set in Tokyo Next July

World champion Carmelo Bossi of Italy will defend his crown against Japanese challenger Koichi Wajima in Tokyo at the end of July. Contracts will be signed in Rome soon. Bossi, who won the title from Freddie Little in Monza, receives a $60,000 purse for the defense.

Milan Italy Carmelo Bossi Koichi Wajima Tokyo Libero Cechi Rome Cecchi Rossi Freddie Little Las Vegas Nev Monza Wajima

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