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Newspaper
Monroe News Star
Location
Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1971
Page
16
Labr on Harris leads the U S Open after a 35-32-7 first round at Merion. The 29 year old, seeking his first professional tour title, holds a one stroke edge with Tony Jacklin trailing from England among the chasing pack.
The card features the Pontiac Grand Prix one mile race at Arlington Park with Jim French and Fast Fellow as co highs at 120 pounds. Deceit headlining the Coaching Club American Oaks at Belmont Park while Kennedy Road chases the Queen’s Plate at Woodbine. The Michigan Mile at Detroit and other stakes including the Cinema Handicap at Hollywood Park and the Ohio Derby at Thistledown fill the slate alongside a crowded weekend of top turf and classic races.
Janet Webber of UCLA briefly led individually but teamed with Carol Ginder to push UCLA to a 309 after 36 holes in the National Intercollegiate at Athens Georgia. Shelley Hamlin of Stanford topped the scoreboard with 148, while Peggy Harmon and others trailed as the field stockpiled for a 72 hole finish Saturday.
Yesterday's Stars HITTING Don Kessinger doubled earlier and scored the tying run. He opened the 10th inning with his sixth hit and scored the winning run as the Chicago Cubs beat St. Louis 7-6. PITCHING Dick Drago Revals pitched a six-hitter and became the first Kansas City pitcher to throw consecutive shutouts in a 5-0 win over the Angels.
E. J. Potter known as the Michigan Mad Man will headline at the Louisiana State Championship Meet at Harmon Raceway with his hand built Widowmaker No. 6. He has a history of record speeds from 148.68 mph in 1963 to 172 mph in the present setup, using a unique rear stand takeoff and a 600 horsepower Chevy, drawing crowds from London to Sydney.
Bob Dargan of Camden, SC, shot 71 to reach 218 total and lead the National Association of Lefthanded Golfers by three strokes at Possum Trot and Robbers Roost courses in North Myrtle Beach. L G Perkins, Paul Nehlsen, and Richard Tinsley remain in podium positions as the field nears final rounds. Robert Wilder tops the seniors with 230 after a 76 including a hole in one on 13. Richard Noss leads the juniors at 244.
Unser wins the May Pro Athlete of the Year poll after second Indianapolis 500 victory, beating Vida Blue of the Oakland A's. Gustavo Avila, jockey of Canonero I, places third with six first place votes and 140 points.
Rain and power stoppages delayed three Dixie games with two outages stretching play to 40 minutes. Gene Spatz belted a decisive eighth inning homer for Montgomery to beat the Captains 7-6, while Gary Moore and Enos Cabell delivered late heroics for Dallas-Fort Worth and a comeback win over Amarillo. Charlotte blanked Arkansas 5-0 as Steve Luebber improved to 9-1.
Tom Gorman of Seattle defeated Wimbledon No. 1 seed Rod Laver 6-4 4-6 6-1 in the London championships quarterfinals at Queen's Club. Gorman hailed the win as a confidence booster and suggested U S Davis Cup selectors may notice. Billie Jean King advanced to the women's semis and voiced optimism about a Wimbledon run.
Randy Miller pitched a one hitter and added two hits as West Monroe Dixie Boys beat Monroe Concrete 4 to 2. Miller earned the win. Mike Elliot had the lone hit for the losers, and Ronnie Osbon took the loss. Later, VFEW crushed Ryan Chevrolet 26 to 4 behind 18 hits, David Fowlks went 4 for 4, Bryan Nolan and Jeff Armstrong had three hits apiece. Nolan the winner. Denniie Brown the loser.
The Onwentsia Club in Lake Forest Ill will host the 1973 Senior Amateur golf championship from Sept 17 to 22. The event brings together seasoned players for a national competition on a prestigious course.
Villanova University awaits an NCAA ruling on star center Howard Porter amid allegations he signed a pro contract with the ABA Condors on December 16, 1970. If true, Villanova would forfeit the season record and any tournament winnings. Porter denied the charges as ABA and NBA litigation unfold.
The Cincinnati Reds announce a two day tryout camp at Legion Stadium with full uniform gear required. Attendance is open to all players who cover their own travel costs unless signed to a Cincinnati Organization contract, then expenses are refunded. Written permission from the Legion coach or post commander is needed for American Legion baseball players.
The News-Star-World offers a Vacation Pack this summer for subscribers away on trips. Requests can be made to the local carrier or by calling 322-5161 weekdays or 323-1720 Sundays and holidays. The service delivers saved copies to the subscriber’s home at no extra charge.
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