Capps Wins State PGA Title in Virginia Finish
PARKERSBURG IUPI Capps of Beckley aged to win the first Virginia PGA golf tourna the first time he entered Capps shot a one-under-par 70 Sunday to finish with an 11-under-par 273 and defeat five-time champion Joe Taylor of Charleston by two strokes.
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Ramsay named new Philadelphia hoop coach
Jack Ramsay, former St. Joseph's College coach, was named coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. He described good health after an eye condition and said he never planned to return to coaching but accepted the NBA post. Ramsay built St. Joseph's into a strong program, winning or sharing the city title seven times and making 10 post-season runs.
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Gussie Moran Returns to Wimbledon Watch in London
New York profile of Gussie Moran, once a Wimbledon icon, now playing tennis sparingly. She favors swimming and walking, enjoys London back again, and discusses publicity, image, and a playful, teasing feud idea between Billie Jean King and Nancy Richey.
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Games Today Mount Hope Softball Action
Multiple local leagues host games across fields including Warren Williams Field Mullens Athletic Field and Harry Lewin Field. Matches feature Skelton Wilkes Eddie's Toney's Post 70 Tom's J. T. Motors Duncan Catron Moose Methodist Rotary Legion Lions Chevrolet New River Marty's Silver Brad Blue Ridge and seniors Sophia Oak Hill Big Creek Oceana.
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Reds State Tryout Camp At Mullens
The Cincinnati Reds hold a July 19 1968 tryout camp at Mullens Athletic Field West Virginia starting 10 a.m. led by Elmer Gray with Scouts Gene Bennett Jim Venarri and Cecil E Lacy assisting. Players must report by 10 provide own gear and American Legion players need manager or commander permission. prospects pay own travel unless signed then reimbursed.
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Broadmoor to Host 68th Women’s Western Amateur Golf
The Women’s Western Golf Association will stage the 68th Women’s Western Amateur Championship at Broadmoor Golf Club in Colorado Springs from July 22 to 27. Qualifying on July 22 selects the top 82 for Championship Flight. match play begins July 23 with a 36-hole final on July 27. Team play for the Maschmeyer Cup adds excitement as clubs enter four players with handicaps to contest the cup for one year.
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Pirates Lose Ninth Straight to Cubs in Chicago
Pittsburgh fans jeered as the Pirates lost a 6 2 decision to the Chicago Cubs, extending their skid to nine games. Cubs outfielder Billy Williams hit a grand slam in the seventh, fueling a 5-1 lead after McBean surrendered the blast. Joe Niekro earned the win, improving to 8-6, while McBean fell to 7-8. The clubs meet again with Moose or Veale vs Jenkins.
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Wilkes Triumphs in MHSL Softball Action
Wilkes defeated Calloway Heights 8 to 3 as Eddie's posted 18 to 0 over C & W and Burgerland crushed Toney's 17 to 2 while Burgerland routed Bank of Mt Hope 22 to 9 in Mount Hope Softball League play Sunday. Other results showed Wilkes pulling away with runs in the third and fifth innings. Raleigh County Bank faces Calloway at 5:30 p.m. and C & V meets Mine Maintenance at 6:30 p.m.
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Sophia Wins Doubleheader As Hughes Strikes Out 20
Sophia American Legion defeats Welch 10-0 and 14-0 in a two game set. Albert Hughes fanned 20 in game one, with Ramella the lone Welch batter to reach base. Steve Lickliter and Prunesti sparked the offense. Burgess settled game two with eight strikeouts. Sophia improves to 20-2 and heads to Mullens next Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
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Mullens
Player Wins British Open with Narrow Margin at Carnoustie
Gary Player captured the British Open at Carnoustie with a 72 hole total of 289, two strokes ahead of Jack Nicklaus and Bob Ramella. He credited his success to the putting on the tough seaside course, as the field struggled to break par.
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All Star Team Named for Oceana League Tourney
Tourney opens as James P D Farley president of the Oceana Senior Little League unveils 13 15 year old all stars Steven Blevins Steve Argabright Jackie Repass Dallas Belcher Tom Dyke William Stewart Harry Goodwin George Asbury Thomas Tyree Lucky Cline Teddy Samples Glen Cook George Stlorish Mike Paynter. They meet Big Creek at 6 p m tonight at the Oceana Ac Field in the first game of tournament action.
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Teddy Samples
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George Stlorish
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Big Creek
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Lombardi Honored in Green Bay Day of Ceremonies
In Green Bay Wisconsin Vince Lombardi the former Packers coach and current general manager will be honored in a day long event on August 7 sponsored by the downtown businessmen's association. The salute titled A Green Bay salute to Vince Lombardi will feature ceremonies recognizing his three straight NFL titles and two world championships.
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New River Takes Lead in Industrial League Victory
New River moved into first place in the Aote County Industrial League by defeating Quinwood 8 to 3 on Quinwood’s home field. New River built an early 1-0 lead, trailed after Quinwood’s three-run third, then erupted for seven runs in the sixth to secure the win.
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Players and Owners Settle Long NFL Labor War
New York. NFL players and owners reached a $3 million pension pact ending a drawn out labor dispute that shut camps. The agreement retroactive to 1959 raises pensions for 10 year men, sets per diem and exhibition pay, and signals serious training camps opening across the league.
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Mann Wins In Pabst Classic at 65 in Columbus
Carol Mann surged to victory at the LPGA Pabst Classic in Columbus Ohio with a 65 career best stroke play round. The 6 foot 3 star started four back and finished three strokes ahead of Kathy Whitworth who faltered on the back nine. Wright Spuzich Palmer Miller and others shared third at 214 while Whitworth earned 3,235 money for second and Mann 4,200 for first in the 28,000 event.
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Major Leaguers Could Learn From Minor Leaguers
The International League results stir talk of big league advisers as Toledo Mud Hens slugged Rochester Red Wings in seven and eight in the seventh to seize first. Jacksonville crushed Columbus 14 5 in game one. Syracuse beat Buffalo 9 8 in 10 innings. Columbus swept Jacksonvil le 4 0 in the nightcap. Les routed Richmond 17 3. Dave Campbell hit his 15th and 16th homers driving six RBIs. Amos Otis led Mets with a homer and big hit in an 10 run eighth. Ferraro and Taylor homered for Syracuse early in the second.
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Semifinal results in Swedish international tennis
In the men's semifinals BAASTAD edged Edison Mandarino 8-6 6-2 2-6 6-4, and Ion Tiriac defeated Manuel Santana 6-1 5-7 2-6 7-5 63. In the women's semis Kathy Harter beat Olga Morosova 6-2 6-0 and Julie Heldman defeated Edda Buding 8-10 6-3 6-2.
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Russia
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New York
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