Palmer eyes British Open title with course record 67
Arnold Palmer shot a Troon course record 67 to move to 207 after 54 holes, building a five stroke lead over Kel Nagle in the British Open. Nagle, Nicklaus and Snead remain in contention as final round suspense grows amid blazing sun and a news-filled gallery. Palmer's back injury was labeled a torn muscle by the Royal and Ancient Club captain, though Palmer downplayed its impact.
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Beokley Babe Ruth Leagues tie after late wins at Lewin Field
Keatley's beat Patton's 9-4 and New River edged Lil ae Brand 21-18 to stay atop the American Division standings at Lewin Field. Worley pitched for Keatley's, pitching a seven hit game and driving in runs as New River rallied for an 11-run third inning.
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Griffith Favored To Retain Title In Dupas Bout
Welterweight champion Emile Griffith is favored to keep his title against Ralph Dupas in a 15 rounder in Las Vegas. Griffith, 23, comes off the Paret bout and will earn 45,000 dollars or 40 percent of the gate, with Dupas getting 10,000. The Nevada Commission will enforce an eight count and a three knockdown limit per round.
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Piney View Blank Oak Hill Lions 18 0
Piney View kept its winning streak alive by defeating Oak Hill Lions Club 18 to 0 in the Oak Hill Slow Pitch league. It was Piney View’s third straight win for the boys, with five home runs by J Anderson Adkins Smith and C Anderson. Piney View scored in every inning except the second. Lions 000 000 0 0 Piney View 201 465 x 18 17 0
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New River’s Softball Crown Hinge With One Win Away
New River Supply needs one more win to clinch the Beckley Slow Pitch Softball title. Mabscott mounted a late rally, but New River held on after three runs by the Supply in the top of the seventh. New River will face Long Airbox to seal the championship.
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Murphys Tops Beckley Mfg to Clinch 4-1 Victory
Murphy's scored two runs in the fifth inning to beat Beckley Mfg 4-1 securing a second straight win. Marie Robertson and Doris Bailey led Murphys with two hits each while most players reached safely. The double elimination tourney starts July 24 with New River, Mabscott, East Gulf, and others in season-ending games and a July 19 title doubleheader.
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Irish Olympic 1500m champ Delany retires from international sport
Ron Delany the 1956 Olympic 1500 meter champion of Ireland has announced his retirement from international competition. He plans to marry this fall to Joan O Riordan who works at a Dublin travel agency.
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Tork Nikula To Do Battle At British Championships
London offers a two day track meet at White City Stadium featuring 16 foot pole vaulters Dave Tork of the U S Marines and Finland’s Pentti Nikula. They have near record heights with Tork at 16 02 and Nikula at 16 02 1 2 inches. American entrants include Jay Silvester Russell Rogers Cary Weisiger John Reilly and Blaine Lindgren. British European and Commonwealth selections loom for Belgrade Perth and beyond as contenders seek spots.
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Salt Lake City
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U S Davis Cup Roster Faces Canada In Cleveland
The United States Davis Cup team opens against Canada in Cleveland as Ed Kelleher leads a squad strengthened by 20 year old Frank Froehling. Chuck McKinley meets Francois Godbout in the first singles, with Jon Douglas set to face Don Fontana in the second. The doubles match Saturday features Dennis Ralston and McKinley versus Godbout and Fontana. Froehling earned his spot over Whitney Reed, the former No. 1 player.
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Cooper Returns Home to Lead Motor City Open with 65
Pete Cooper, back at Knollwood Country Club where he left his head pro post in 1956, shot a course-record 65, six under par, to lead the $35,000 Motor City Open going into the second round. He broke his own record of 66, birdied six holes, and bogeyed none despite rain delays. Only a handful of players matched or bettered par on the revamped layout as Bill Casper Jr., Bruce Crampton, Bob Shave Jr., and Dave Ragan chased.
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Bengals Play Here Saturday Night
Beckley Bengals face Pack Lumber in a Warren Williams field doubleheader aiming for two wins to push their record to 9 10. Pack Lumber trails with one loss and is favored to sweep. Co manager Bob Cernuto plans Wendell Backus for game one and Don Duck Belcher for game two, with batting practice at Ballard Stadium today at 6 p m.
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Wright Romack Lead In Milwaukee Jaycee Open
Milwaukee, UPI reports two blond golfers led after the opening round of the $10,000 Milwaukee Jaycee Open. Mickey Wright of San Diego and Bert Barbara Romack of Grossinger shot 70 at Tuckaway Country Club, each matching par and holding a two stroke edge over a group at 72 that included Mary Lena Faulk, Joann Prentice, and Judy Kimball.
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Oilers Tie Down Groman With 1962 Contract
Houston wide receiver End Bill Groman who hauled 30 touchdown passes last season for the AFL champion Oilers has signed his 1962 contract. Houston plans to open training camp next Wednesday with the team preparing for the new campaign.
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Mullens BRL Cardinals beat Red Sox 8 3 to lead race
Mullens Babe Ruth League action saw the Cardinals extend their lead with an 8 3 victory over the Red Sox. In the opener the Giants cruised past the Indians 12 7 as Gregg held the Reds Sox to five hits with 12 strikeouts and two RBI. Lefler homered for the Giants while Kemp earned the win for the Indians.
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