Archer wins Greater Hart Open in playoff at Wethersfield
George Archer, at 6 foot 6, sank a seven foot birdie on the first playoff hole to claim the $22,000 top prize. He fired a final round 66 to finish 72 holes at 268, 16 under par, tying Lou Graham and J C Snead before the playoff.
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Wethersfield
Conn
George Archer
Archer
Wethersfield CC
Lou Graham
J. C. Snead
Graham
Sapd Snead
Sam Snead
X. Graham
Snead
Lister
Graska Wins Long Beach Medal Play by Eight Strokes
Lakewood resident Dave Graska dominates the Long Beach Medal Play golf championship at Skylinks and Recreation Park. He shoots 34-36-70 for 208, eight under par, with 15 fairways and 14 greens in regulation while earning top prize as he aims for the pro tour. Bonnie Graska serves as his caddy and supporter as he contemplates a future on the tour.
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Prade
Dave Graska
Lakewood
Skylinks
Recreation Park
el Dorado
Graska
Kemp Richardson
Fritz Heath
U. of Nebraska
Boy Scouts of America
Dave
Bonnie
Heath
Classic Tennis Roundup at Forest Hills
On the sixth day of the 12 day classic at West Side Tennis Club seedings held firm as Stan Smith def 6-2 6-3 4-6 6-1 Tor Leonard while Tom Okker and Marty Riesen won to reach the round of 16. In women’s singles top seed Chris Evert King defeated Linda Tuero 6-4 6-2 and other seeds advanced across the draw.
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Miss Durr
West Side
Stan Smith
Ft McNair
Tor Leonard
Arcadia
Calif
Tom Okker
Netherlands
Toshiro Sakai
Japan
Marty Riesen
Evanston
Jan Leschly
Denmark
Clark Grebbner
New York City
Jaime Fillol
Chile
Mrs. King
Long Beach
Linda Tuero
Metairie
Bryant recalls Rose Bowl memories and coaching dream
In a reminiscence Bryant, a former Alabama player, recalls meeting stars at the Huntington Hotel in Pasadena and practicing at Occidental College. He recollects a near pro career in the 1995 Rose Bowl, a money moment during a game, and his goal to coach and lead a team to the Rose Bowl, hoping for an open door before time runs out.
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Bryant
T $Aw
Warner Brothers
Sta. Atio
Mickey Rooney
Dick Powell
Alabama
Queidentat College
Hank Crisp
Howell
Hank
Bryan
Bobby Grayson
Donohue Pits Miss Cost Donohue A Misread Pit Sign
Donohue failed to pit as planned on lap 249 due to fatigue and misread pit signals. Roger Penske and Joe Lane offer explanations, noting fatigue and reliance on pylons and signs. The race ended with Mark Donohue unable to refuel before running out of gas.
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Offenhauser
Mark
Penske
Donohue
Joe Lane
Drmer
Joe
Roger
California
Joe Leonard
Wan
Mark Donohue
Kramer to return to tournament tennis in September
Jack Kramer announces he will come out of retirement to play in the Pro-Celebrity tournament at the Pepsi Southwest Open Tennis Championship. The event is set for September 18 in Los Angeles, marking his first appearance in years. The spectator field includes players from various clubs and regions as the calendar advances.
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Forks! Hills
Jack Kramer
Kramer
Los Angeles
Brodie Faces Mixed Fortunes as 49ers Star Augusts Struggle
John Brodie, entering his 15th pro season, endures boos for losses and praise for recent wins as the 49ers prepare for a final exhibition at the Coliseum against the Rams. The article notes his accuracy, questions about under pressure releases, and the shift toward a stronger defense under coach design. It mentions roster cuts, waivers, and potential players like Cecil Loomar and Gary Loyd, plus Brodie’s teammates and receivers including Gene Washington.
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John Brodie
San Francisco
John
49Ers
Brodie
Rams
Coliseum
USC
AUCLA
Connerback
Cecil Loomard
Tuskee
Gary Loyd
Trom Cal
Art
John Sanders T
Sanders
Erne
Tommy Prothra
Raman -Gabriel
Évers
Prothra
Mondey
Alair Flaldshate
Camm
Fullerton
Gena Washington
Dick Witcher
NFL
Jim Shofrer
Shotner
Alka
Jimeny Thomas
Preston Riley
Sam Dickerson
Ken Witned
Boug Cunningham
Vic Washington
Larry Schreiber
BJ Tweker
Joe Ordona
John Isenbarser
Leno Washington
Gane
Geng Washington
Perxuit
Minneapolis
Barbecue Blaze in Atlanta Damages Rien Carty’s Eatery
Pre dawn fire at Rien Carty’s barbecue restaurant in Atlanta caused extensive damage and authorities suggest arson as a possibility. The incident prompted a Fire Department investigation and local officials opened inquiries into the blaze.
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Rien Carty
Atlanta
Jurgensen sidelined six weeks with shoulder injury
Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen will miss at least six weeks after shoulder surgery for a broken left collarbone and surrounding muscle attachments. Doctor Don O Donaghue said the break was small but the muscle attachments pulled away. Bil Kilmer will replace Jurgensen.
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Oklahoma
Washington Redskins
Sonny Jurgensen
Don O’donaghue
Jarygensen
Bil Kilmer
Jurgensen
McKay Expects Tougher USC-Tide Opener
Coach McKay warned that Alabama is much stronger than prior opponents as USC prepares for a season opener. He noted the Trojans face a bigger, faster Tide with two quarterbacks Tim Jk and Mike Rae guiding the offense in preseason drills.
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McKay
USC Trojans
Alabama
Labama
Ne Son Tide
Trojan
Tim Jk
Mike Rae
Prep gridiron action begins as teams ready for contact
After a week of conditioning, Southern California high schools officially open two a day workouts. Long Beach district prepares for the 24th Milk Boy contest at Veterans Stadium Saturday September 18. Coaches express eagerness to see players in pads and assess lineup after five months without contact.
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Southern California
Yive Long Beach Unified School District
Veterans: Stadium
Gage
Tye
Hyslow Poly
Troy Whuslow
Bert
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Aise
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Dearght, Mich
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Firth
Rasi
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