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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1967
Page
2
Billy Casper, a soft-spoken two time Open champion and former PGA Player of the Year, begins defense of his United States Open title at Baltusrol. Despite limited publicity beside Palmer and Nicklaus, Casper boasts a strong record including the 1966 Open crown and four tournament wins that year.
Springfield New Jersey AP report on a heated clash between the Professional Golfers Association and touring players over control of the 4.5 million tour. Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Bill Casper and about 150 pros threaten a separate tour after the PGA National Championship in Denver. The PGA demands, TV proceeds, tournament control and admin rights while warning suspensions for those who refuse to drop signatures. The U S Open Championship proceeds under USGA jurisdiction with revolt temporarily shelved. Regulators warn sponsors and players face difficult choices if a boycott continues.
City scoreboard lists teams including YANKEES and WHITE SOX with player lines and team totals across divisions. Highlights include Athletics and Indians performances, Women s Softball results First Baptist and FOURSQUARE, plus multiple clubs and public notices of game scores and player stats.
Jim Kaat dominates Detroit with a five hitter for his second straight complete game since Cal Elmer became manager last Friday. The lefty, 25-game winner last season, improves as the Twins pull into a third-place tie with Baltimore and Boston. Power comes from Harmon Killebrew Jerry Zimmerman and Rod Carew with two RBIs each. Other AL results highlight Orioles, Sox, Yankees, and Angels as leaders stretch and fall in a packed standings night.
Mexico City AP report states Huse Seim Erkmen of Turkey, trainer of the Mexican national amateur wrestling team, was stricken with a heart attack on Wednesday. His condition was described as serious.
Lloyd Hickey, an 11 year old Sacrament o North area resident, plays first base pitches and bats for a Little League team with a .290 average. Despite losing his right arm at age two, he fields by catching with his gloved hand and hitting with one arm. He has earned a pitching win this season and previously batted over .300. Coach John Whalen praises his coachability and lack of special favors.
The Associated Press provides NL standings with Cincinnati leading at 39 23 and St Louis 34 21, then San Francisco 32 25 and Pittsburgh 29 25. Chicago 29 25, Atlanta 28 25, Philadelphia 26 29, Houston 23 36, Los Angeles 22 35, New York 19 35. Wednesday results include Los Angeles 4 Chicago 3 and St Louis 7 Pittsburgh 4.
Arizona State, 51-11, remained unbeaten in the 21st College World Series after beating Stanford 5-3. Stanford, ranked 35-5, faces Auburn while ASU meets Houston in a doubleheader setup with pitching questions ahead. Larry Gura impressed on relief for ASU, while Houston’s Tom Paciorek and Auburn’s Scotty Long supplied key power for their teams.
Kansas City Athletics announce outfielder Roger Repoz traded to the California Angels for pitcher Jack Sanford and a triple A player from their organization. Repoz, from Bellingham Washington, was acquired last season in a deal with the New York Yankees. Manager Al Dark says the 33 year old Lane ford will be of tremendous help to our bullpen. The minor leaguer’s name will be announced in 72 hours.
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