Open defense Littler eyes Oakmont test at U S Open
Defending champion Gene Littler arrives at Oakmont Pa to face the U S Open course for the first time after winning the Thunderbird Open in Clifton New Jersey with a five under par 67. He trails Arnold Palmer in overall money while Palmer plansto practice at Latrobe before Oakmont. Littler led the Thunderbird finish from Nicklaus and Finsterwald with a 275 13 under par.
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California
Ben Hogan
Oakland Hills
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Latrobe
Jack Nicklaus
Don Finsterwald
Wes Ellis Jr
Butch Baird
Bob Goalby
Paul Harney
Bruce Crampton
Pred Hawkins
Sam Snead
Jim Ferrier
Jack Burke Jr
Stan Leonard
Dave Ragan
Frank Boynton
Kel Nagle
Pees
Mason Rudolph
Phil Rodgers
Bert Weaver
George Knudson
Gary Player
Jacky Cupit
Julius Boros
Billy Casper Jr
Art Wall Jr
Rod Funseth
Doug Sanders
Howie Johnson
Billy Maxwell
Dave Hill
Scouts Watch Major Prospects Open NCAA Tournament in Omaha
In Omaha eight top college teams begin the NCAA tournament as pro scouts pack Bronco Stadium. Santa Clara star Joe Garibaldi draws attention while a Santa Clara Florida State clash headlines a four game first round. Other openers include Colorado State College vs Holy Cross and Michigan vs Texas with Ithaca facing Missouri. The NCAA champion earns a trip to Hawaii for a June series against Japan, sponsored by the Hawaiian leagues.
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Paddy) Cottrell
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Fullmer Title Fight May Bring NBA Letter Delays
Paul Sullivan of the NBA says he has not received a letter from Marv Jenson regarding Gene Fullmer defending the middleweight title. Jenson reports Fullmer would consider defending before August 5 if the NBA assumes liability for breaking a contract with Paul Pender. The Aug 26 bout is set for Bozeman Montana, with potential top contender challenges within six months. Sullivan notes lack of information about the Aug 28 fight and mentions a reply from Norman Rothschild after sending his letter.
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Paul Sullivan
National Boxing Association
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Marv Jenson
Fullmer
West Jorden
Utah
NBA
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Pender
Bozeman
Mont
Sullivan
Norman Rothschild
Reppter
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Williams to Meet Paschall June 19 in Houston bout
Heavyweight Cleveland Williams will fight Orrie Paschall of Philadelphia in a 10 round bout at the Sam Houston Coliseum on June 19. It will be Williams third bout of the year after a scheduled clash with Eddie Machen in New York was canceled due to Machen's injury.
Maloney Wins Reds Split with Phillies in Doubleheader
Cincinnati right-hander Jim Maloney pitched six strong innings for a 2 . 9 victory over Philadelphia in the second game after the Phillies won the first 7-5. Maloney allowed three hits and two runs. Frank Robinson Gordie Coleman and Leo Cardenas homered in the win. Joey Jay struggled, giving up seven runs in 8 13 innings, as Cincinnati built an early lead before two late Covington hits tied the game and a wild pitch scored the decisive run. Mary Keough added four hits in the twin bill, including his first NL homer as Vada Pinson sat out. The Reds open a four-game set with the Giants, with O'Toole scheduled to pitch opposite McCormick.
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Phils
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John Callison
Tony Taylor
Tony Gonzalez
Gonzalez
Mary Keough
Vada Pinson
Frank Robinson
Gordie Coleman
Leo Cardenas
Reds
Pinson
San Francisco Giants
Giants
Los Angeles Dodgers
Baseball Standings and Scores From Leagues
UPI reports International League results with Columbus beating Toronto and Buffalo taking two games from Richmond. Also lists Atlanta over Rochester and Syracuse routing Jacksonville, plus American League actions including Omaha and Denver games and postponed matchups. Standings show Williamsport Charleston and Elmira in Eastern League with scattered wins and losses.
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Toronto
Buffalo
Richmond
Atlanta
Rochester
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Sandra Haynie Wins First LPGA Victory in Texas
Sandra Haynie, the 19 year old Fort Worth native, edged Mickey Wright by one stroke to claim her first LPGA victory. Haynie finished 289 for the four day event, paying $1,200, as Wright earned $950 for second with 290. Gloria Fecht was third at 291 and Jackie Pung fourth at 294. Betsy Rawls and others followed in the final standings.
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Fort Worth
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Dallas
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Civitan
Miss Wright
Gloria Fecht
Los Angeles
Jackie Pung
Daly City
Calif
Marilynn Smith
Tequesta
Fla
Kathy Whitworth
Jal
N.M
Betsy Rawls
Spartanburg
S.C
Furgol Opens U S Open With 1954 Champion Pairings
New York United Press International reports Ed Furgol, the 1954 Open winner, will start Thursday at Oakmont with Claude Harree as six former champions tee off in Round 1. First off the tee at 8:00 a.m. EDT will Dick Whettle and Leo Biagetti, with defending champion Gene Littler and Mike Souchak at 10:00 a.m. Palmer and Nicklaus feature in the afternoon groupings.
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UPID
Ed Furgol
Oakmont
Furgol
Claude Haree
United States Golf Association
Dick Whettle
Pikesville
Leo Biagetti
Ashland
Ohio
Gene Littler
Mike Souchak
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Palmer
Tommy Bolt
Don Finsterwald
Cary Middlecoff
Art Wall
Billy Casper
Jay Hebert
Dick Mayer
Updegraff Wins Amateur Championship at Undegraff Cups
Dr Ed Updegraff of Tucson carded one under par 71 to win the Tournament of Amateur Champions by five strokes. He finished 72 holes at 278, two under par. Bill Hyndman III and Homero Blancas tied at 283 for second, with others close behind in the 284s and 285s.
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Miami
Fla
Sam Carmichael
Martinsville
Ind
Dick Sideroff
Westport
Sophia II Queen 1962 Little League pageant
Sophia Little League crowned Becky Jo Grose as 1962 Queen with attendant Vicki Chamberlain. Becky received her crown from 1961 Queen Jeannette Henry as awards were handed out before Saturday games at the park. Proceeds from the contest go to buy rights for the ballpark. officers James Polk, Madison Lowry, and Mrs. Leroy Greer assist.
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Sophia Little League
Becky Jo Grose
Ralph Grose
Sophia
Vicki Chamberlain
K. S. Chamberlain
Truman Mines
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Becky
Jeanette Henry
Little League
Albert Veneri
James Polk
Madison Lowry
Leroy Greer
Pirates face Cubs as day-game streak hits Wrigley
Pittsburgh Pirates open a four-game series at Wrigley Field as the lone major league venue with only day games this stretch. Joe Gibbon starts for Pittsburgh against Chicago’s Don Cardwell with Baylors Mazeroski delivering power, while Elroy Face and Tom Sturdivant close in relief.
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UPI
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Wrigley Field
Pirates
Chicago Cubs
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Braves
Joe Gibbon
Cubs
Don Cardwell
Bill Mazeroski
Elroy Face
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Bob Friend
Earl Francis
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Roberto Clemente
Don Hoak
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Gus Bell
Frank Bolling
del Crandall
Tommy Aaron
Joe Torre
Roy McMillan
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Bob Hendley
Martin Houston and Roger Mc Manus in Terrace Park 267s
Martin Houston and Roger Mc Manus of Terrace Park Ohio posted 267s in a local event. The brief notes their participation and final scores as part of a community athletics report.
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Roger McManus
Terrace Park
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Jaipur Takes Lead For 3-Year-Old Title
Jaipur, after winning the Belmont Stakes by inches, leads the 3-year-old colt championship race. Trainer Burt Mulholland notes uncertainty about when Jaipur will race next as he considers weights and upcoming events like the Dwyer and Leonard Richards. Jockey Willie Shoemaker rode Jaipur to the victory over Admiral's Voyage and Crimson Satan before a 50,032 crowd.
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George D. Widener
Mulholland
Admiral’s Voyage
Crimson Satan
Willie Shoemaker
Leonard Richards
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Matuels
Greek Money
Aidan
Churchill Downs
Pimlico
West Virginia Lad Wins In British Golf
HOYLAKE England UPI The 1962 British Amateur golf championship opened with Americans faltering as top finishers were beaten and Henry Timbrook of Beverly Hills lost by default for arriving late. Three Americans advanced by forfeit while the first four completed matches were all upset on the rain soaked course. Benjamin Hickman of St Louis fell to Donald Steel 4 and 2. Romand Cerami of Miami Beach lost to Alan Slater 5 and 4. Ernest Piper Jr of San Jose went out to James Mahon 5 and 3. Herbert Mayer of Grand Island was defeated by Michael Attenborough 6 and 5. Americans advancing by default were Martin Stano vich, Truman Connell, Ledlie Blue. Kenneth Benson of Brooklyn defeated Raymond Ratcliffe 2 up to become the first American to win a match. William Castleman Jr of White Sulphur Springs won his first round match, while Billy Nicks was eliminated by Mike Skerritt 6 and 5.
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England
UPI
Henry Timbrook
Beverly Hills
Calif
Benjamin
Bud) Hickman
St. Louis
Donald Steel
Roxmand Cerami
Miami Beach
Fla
Alan Slater
Ernest Piper Jr
San Jose
James Mahon
Ireland
Herbert Mayer
Grand Island
Neb
Michael Attenborough
Martin Stanovich
Niles
Ill
Truman Connell
Tequesta
Ledlie Blue
Sanger
Kenneth Benson
Brooklyn
Raymond Ratcliffe
William Castleman Jr
White Sulphur Springs
W. Va
Billy Nicks
North Hollywood
Mike Skerritt
Hard Cons tops Tegart in Manchester tennis final
Darlene Hard of Montebello, California defeated Judy Tegart of Australia 6-3 6-2 in 35 minutes to win the Northern Lawn tournament women's singles crown in Manchester. Mike Sangster of Devon beat Billy Knight 10-12 6-3 6-4 to give Britain its first men's title since 1949. Hard, a two time former champion, will lead the U S team to Wimbledon later this month.
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England
UPI
Darlene Hard
Montebello
Calif
Australia
Judy Tegart
Mike Sangster
Devon
Billy Knight
Northants
Miss Hard
United States
Fred Lorenzen Declared Winner At Atlanta 500
Fred Lorenzen of Elmhurst Illinois was declared winner Sunday of the Atlanta 500 stock car race stopped by rain at the 328 mile point. Dave Pearson was named second after officials resolved a dispute over leader versus cards. The race was slowed by rain three times for 60 caution laps, producing a slow winning average of 102.142 mph.
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Elmhurst
Ill
Lorenzen
Dave Pearson
Lorensen
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