Bench Jockey Paces Phils To Win
Cookie Rojas, batting .667 in recent games, sparked Philadelphia to a 4-3 win over Los Angeles. Rojas doubled and scored the go ahead run after a bases loaded walk, with Dennis Bennett gaining his seventh win. The Phillies extended their NL lead to 144 games as other league results favored them.
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Bauer Pleased With Orioles Showing
Baltimore Orioles manager Hank Bauer praised his club after they moved into first place in the American League with win number 20 in 26 games. He highlighted clutch hitting from players like Siebern, Robinson, Powell, Brandt, Bowens, Aparicio, and the standout rookie Wally Bunker, plus a deep pitching staff led by McNally, Roberts, Haddix, Miller, Hall, and Stock.
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NAIA tennis opens with Pan American favored for titles
Defending champion Pan American and Corpus Christi from southern Texas top the field as the 13th NAIA tournament begins in Kansas City. A record 84 players from 28 schools compete with Don Kierbow of Corpus Christi No 1 in singles and Pan American duo Wortelboer and Saucedo No 1 in doubles. Kierbow, 12-3 this season, lost twice to Chick McKinley and Roy Emerson, both in three sets. Gabino Palafox to partner Kierbow in doubles. freshmen include Larry Riggs, son of Bobby Riggs, from Pan Am. Sam Palumbo, 54, rode Flamin Hat to win the First Lady Stakes in March.
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Nicklaus In Arnie Maybe Headline at St Andrews Open
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus lead a 25 man United States entry for the British Open at St Andrews next month. Palmer may play there only if he wins the U S Open at Washington June 18 20, a bid to complete a three legged professional career.
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Boxing Results and Open Championship Plans
The Associated Press reports Dave Charnley defeated Ken Lane at Grand Slam in a 10 round decision. Palmer may skip the British Open if he loses the U S Open to focus on the PGA Championship in Columbus. Nicklaus plans to play the British Open, seeking the title he hasn’t won. Bob Charles defends after winning a playoff over Phil Rogers with Deane Beman among top contenders and other American pros entered.
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Country Club Hires Couple From Oklahoma State University
Ottawa Country Club hires Jack Smith a 24 year old agronomy graduate with turf management emphasis as greens superintendent. He and his wife Patricia reside in Haigh Meadows Ottawa University housing. Mrs Smith will teach swimming at the club pool this summer.
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Price Right Title Fight Looms After London Win
Dave Charnley the British lightweight ruler and seventh ranked contender beat Kenny Lane at Wembley Stadium to earn a title shot. He declared readiness for a bout with world lightweight champion Carlos Ortiz, with Ortiz open to defending in London San Juan or New York if the price is right. Charnley weighed 137 1 2 pounds to Lane's 137 1 4.
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Carlton Willey Returns From Jaw Injury
New York Mets pitcher Carlton Willey, who suffered a fractured jaw when struck by a batted ball in an exhibition on April 3, has been moved off the disabled list. The club announced Tuesday night.
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