Tour factions settle but seek veto power change
In Indianapolis the touring pros and the PGA reached a limited accord easing a boycott threat at the national tournament. Dan Sikes announced plans to push for a full amendment at the November convention to remove executive committee veto power while affirming current commitments through year end. Max Elbin cited the Cleveland agreement restoring balance on the tournament committee after a veto over a Sinatra event clash with the Bob Hope Classic.
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PGA
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Denver
Max Elbin
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Cleveland
Billie Jean King Aims for Wimbledon Final Rematch
Billie Jean King uses a private tape study of her semifinal 6-0 6-3 win over Kathy Harter to prep for Saturday’s final against Ann Jones. Jones defeated Rosemary Casals to reach the final, while Wilhelm Bungert meets John Newcombe in the men’s final.
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Seal Beach
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Rosemary Casals
San Francisco
Gottfried von Cramm
John Newecombe
Australia
Red-Hot Twins Challenge Sox In Vital Series
Chicago faces Minnesota in a pivotal four game set at Sox Park as Eddie Stanky keeps calm amid a dwindling 24 game lead. Peters, Horlen and John will start while relievers Wilhelm and Locker pace a stellar bullpen in a tense race for first place.
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Tommy John
Bruce Howard
Hoyt Wilhelm
Bob Locker
Wilbur Wood
Don McMahon
Ortiz Gets Record Guarantee For Laguna Bout At Shea
Carlos Ortiz will defend his 135 pound title against Ismael Laguna at Shea Stadium on Wednesday August 16 with a guaranteed purse of 83000. The deal tops Lou Ambers past payday and marks a third Ortiz Laguna title fight in a year. Laguna won the title in Panama City on April 10 1965 but lost it back to Ortiz on November 13 the same year and the Madison Square Garden box office confirmed the guarantee.
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Intrepid Beats American Eagle in Cup Trials Opener
Newport reports Intrepid defeats American Eagle and Columbia tops Constellation on opening day of America’s Cup observation yacht trials.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule Snapshot Adds Drama
National League race tightens with St Louis and Chicago leading. Cincinnati and Atlanta neck and neck behind. Houston and Chicago split a recent results run as teams eye upcoming games through Sunday. American League gathers tight pack with Chicago and Minnesota pressing. multiple midweek games set across leagues with several two night and twi light affairs on the slate.
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Sikes Puts For Lead In Speedway Open Golf
R H Sikes changed his putting and chipping stance after returning home. He shot a 67 at Speedway Open to tie for the lead with Rod Funseth, using 25 putts and a 25-foot birdie chip. Lou Graham carded 68 behind them in gusty winds. defending champion Billy Casper parred 72.
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Maxwell Tops Galf In Money
Susie Maxwell, a 27 year old Oklahoma native, leads the LPGA money list this season as she pursues the $15,000 Lady Carling Open. She earned $11,780 last year and $12,000 this year, after college golf on a boys team at Oklahoma City University on a golf scholarship. Contenders include defending champion Kathy Whitworth, Mickey Wright, and Carol Mann, all vying for top prize in Baltimore.
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Kaline to Try Light Hitting While Healing Hand
Detroit slugger Al Kaline said he would attempt light practice today to test his broken right hand, hoping rest helps. He broke the hand on June 27 after striking out, and he admits daily play has worn him down though ramps up his timing remains a concern.
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City Scores Junior League Braves and Dodgers in The Itinerary
A detailed box score shows Junior League Braves with Hettler Denniston Blumer Brownrigg D. Pope R. Pope Sellers Olmsted Griffith Geiss and Gumm contributing across innings, while Cubs Dodgers Giants Cardinals Pirates and Eagles Lions Kiwanis Elks post totals and individual lines.
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Shakespearean Goes Ape In Planet of the Apes
Maurice Evans, famed Shakespearean actor, is unrecognizable in ape makeup as he leads humans against a monkey society in the $5 million Planet of the Apes. Evans, 66, says Broadway offers few suitable Shakespearean roles and he took the part to stay busy and fulfilled.
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Shaw
Banks Create Money By Debt Says New York AP Analysis
New York AP outlines how banks expand the money supply through lending. It explains reserve requirements set by the Federal Reserve, with 3 percent on savings and 12 to 16.5 percent on checking, and notes the Fed can inject funds by buying government securities. The piece cites the money supply rising to 175.7 billion by June 14, including 136.8 billion in checking, 39.4 in currency, and 171.9 billion in savings.
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Rare Whooping Crane Couple Has First Chick
Rosie and Crip, the only captive whooping crane pair, hatched their first chick after years of pairing trials. The chick, born Thursday, appears healthy and will soon join a transfer to Baltimore for the conservation program.
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Tex
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Fred Stark
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Josephine
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Pepper
Peewee
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