Baltimore Reinstates Earl Weaver as Orioles Manager
Earl Weaver, happy to return to baseball, rejoined the Baltimore Orioles after turning down 10 offers. He previously led the club to four AL pennants and six AL East titles in a 14 year stint, and will work with the coaching staff and front office amid a season review.
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Palmer to miss British Open after declining exemption
Arnold Palmer, 55, notified British Open officials he will skip the tournament next month by declining a special exemption. The Orlando Sentinel reports he sent the letter to Michael Bonallack from Latrobe, Pennsylvania, ending his Open appearances for now though not ruling out future entries. Palmer won the Open in 1961 and 1962 and recently signaled a lighter schedule.
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West Texas Golf Tournament Sees 85 Sign Up At Midland
The West Texas Golf Tournament set for June at Ranchland Hills in Midland plans a 150 field but has 85 signed up mid week. Frank Childs Emery flight golfers contest 72 holes medal play while other flights use match play. Odessa Track Club debuts in Hereford today with field events at 9 a.m. and invites all ages to join. $25 membership includes Athletic Congress and a meet uniform.
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Americans Fall Amid Queens Club Grass Upsets
At Queens Club, top Americans Curren and Mayotte exited early as Paul Annacone upset Curren in three sets and Paul McNamee knocked out Mayotte in straight sets. Annacone, after beating Curren, lost to Slobodan Zivojinovic while Kriek continued American presence by ousting Ostoja and Krishnan in successive rounds.
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