Nicklaus Criticizes Golf Schedule Ahead of Classic
World champion Jack Nicklaus blasted the 100000 dollar American Golf Classic timing as he arrived in Akron Ohio for the opening. He warned that Milwaukee’s July event in direct clash with the British Open could force pros to choose between majors. Also firing at scheduling, Arnold Palmer warned he would skip some majors if they were run back to back. The Firestone course hosts 72 holes of rugged play with favorites Nicklaus Palmer Geiberger among top contenders.
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One Of The Boys Guiding Detroit Lions Return
Joe Schmidt, longtime Lion, is head coach of Detroit's revival effort, aiming to restore pride as he selects between Milt Plum and Karl Sweetan at quarterback. Rookies Mel Farr and Nick Eddy, plus a strong receiving corps, shape the comeback, with line depth and frontline stars under scrutiny ahead of the Green Bay opener.
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Redskins Top Bears 37 14 in Opening Exhibition Tilt
Washington Redskins surge to a 37 14 victory over the Chicago Bears in the national TV exhibition. Coach Otto Graham praised the team unity and balanced attack as Sonny Jurgensen connected with John Burrell for a 15 yard TD, while Charlie Gogolak kicked three field goals and A D Whitfield sealed it with an eight yard run. Bears coach George Halas lamented misplays as Jack Concannon led Chicago’s offense in the second half.
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Perez lifts Reds past Astros with two homers
Tony Perez ended a slump with two home runs and two singles driving in four as Cincinnati beat Houston 7-3. Gary Nolan earned win, Perez added a second homer and a late RBI as New York, St. Louis, and Chicago split or won in NL action amid rain disruptions at Philadelphia and San Francisco.
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National League Scores and Standings Snapshot
National League standings show St Louis leading with 68 wins, Chicago 61, and San Francisco 59. Cincinnati 59, Atlanta 56, Philadelphia 55, Pittsburgh 53, Los Angeles 49, Houston 47, New York 42. Wednesday results include Chicago 6 Pittsburgh 0 and St Louis 3 Los Angeles 2 in 11 innings. Friday games list Pittsburgh at New York and San Francisco at St Louis among others.
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Chiefs' Aaron Brown Back at Full Speed for Exhibition
Kansas City Chiefs' Aaron Brown, 6-5, 265, resumed full speed drills as the team prepared for a Saturday AFL exhibition against the New York Jets in Birmingham. Coach Hank Stram declared him "fully well" and hinted Brown will see significant action this season after switching from defense to fullback. The Chiefs announced the release of four players Bill Pickens Lenwood Simmons Charlie Nogele and Roy Davis while Jan Stenerud continued to excel in kicking duties.
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Un-Pushing, Un-Yelling Schoendienst Leads Cards To Pennant
ST LOUIS AP Albert Fred Schoendienst known as Red leads the St. Louis Cardinals to a pennant with a calm approach. He says he communicates in private, values hustle and knowing each player’s strengths, recalling his 1942 Busch Stadium tryout, World Series thrill in 1946, and career moves with the Giants, Braves, and Cardinals including a tuberculosis battle.
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Boxing Results From San Benedetto and Tokyo
The Associated Press reports two bouts with decisive endings. Piero Del Papa from Italy KO’d Vittorio Sarandi, also of Italy, in the fourth round at San Benedetto del Tronto. In Tokyo, Kaniaki Shibata of Japan knocked out Robert Andrade of the Philippines in the fifth round.
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Minor League Scores Roundup From Pacific Coast and International Leagues
Associations report multiple one and two run games across Pacific Coast and International leagues. Denver beats Phoenix 2 1 while Indianapolis posts a 4 1 win. Tacoma edges Seattle 4 2 after 12 innings. Tulsa dominates Hawaii 7 1 in a 13 inning affair. Portland over Spokane 2 1 in 13 innings. San Diego tops Vancouver 6 3. Buffalo defeats Toronto 6 5. Syracuse beats Rochester 8 6. Columbus wins 10 6 against Toledo. Richmond defeats Jacksonville 3.
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Haughton to attempt double in Adios Pace and American Trotting
Westbury, N Y AP Billy Haughton, harness racing star, plans a rare double Saturday driving Romulus Hanover in the $85,510 Adios Pace at Washington Pa and Carlisle in the $50,000 American Trotting Championship at Roosevelt Raceway.
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Two-Hitter Leads Independence To Regional Win
Lee Beckett pitched a two-hitter to lift Independence Missouri over Rock Island Illinois in the West Central Connie Mack regional at Olathe. Chicago beat Davenport 4-1. Davenport meets Rock Island and Olathe faces Chicago. The regional winner advances to the Connie Mack World Series in Farmington New Mexico August 18 to 24.
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