Surprise leader Mengert shocks Open field from Tacoma club pro
Tacoma club pro Al Mengert shot three under par 69 to lead the U S Open after the first round at the Olympic Club in San Francisco. He carded three birdies and 15 pars on a tough 6719 yard course as many favorites struggled. Gene Littler Don Massengale Billy Casper tied for second with 68 while Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer posted 71 and many others in the mix. Mengert, a Spokane native, remarked on headlines about lightning striking twice as he expressed surprise at his success.
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Phil Rodgers
Jack Fleck
Ben Hogan
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Arnold Palmer
Dave Marr
Wes Ellis
Tony Lema
Bob Goalby
Tom Nieporte
Dave Hill
Bob McCallister
Bob Verney
Ken Venturi
Gay Brewer
Don January
Tommy Aaron
Billy Maxwell
Jay Hebert
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Ed Tutwiler
Gene Andrews
Julius Boros
Bruce Crampton
Bruce Devlin
Bobby Nichols
Mike Souchak
Chi Chi Rodriguez
George Knudson
Big George Bayer
al Geiberger
Gardner Dickinson
Rod Runseth
Redlands Driver Set for Riverside Drag Meet
35 year old Jack Reed of Redlands will drive Archie Ary's Big Inch 5 Chrysler powered AA fuel dragster in the $30,000 Hot Rod Magazine championship at Riverside International Raceway. Some 400 entries compete across 76 classes with 10 major eliminator titles. Qualifying runs tomorrow 8 a.m. to noon, eliminations start 12:30 p.m. Sunday features time trials, aerobatics, and major eliminator finals in the afternoon.
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Pete Peterson Youngest Racer at Orange Show
Riverside driver Pete Peterson, 18, remains the youngest stock car racer at Orange Show Speedway where MASCAR super stocks run Saturdays at 8:30 p.m. He advanced from consolation and semi main events to main events this season and sits 15th in NASCAR points in his No. 85 Ford. This week features a 30 lap A main, 20 lap B main, six other events, and a 6:30 p.m. time trials with Irene Hettler as Trophy Queen.
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Offy Midgets Return at Ascot Park Saturday Night
About 40 USAC midget racers return to Ascot Park on Saturday night with qualifying at 7 and the first race at 8 30. J C Agajanian has scheduled the USAC midgets into the 183rd and Vermont avenue oval once a month during the summer season.
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Full summer track meet schedule planned at VC
The Inland Track and Field Association sponsored by San Bernardino Valley College announces a full summer meet series on the SBVC oval. Three divisions junior high high school and open run Thursday nights starting June 23 through August 4 with 6:30 p.m. starts and 6 p.m. signups.
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Centi Wins Narrow Split Decision Over Davey in L.A.
In a slow moving main event at the Olympic Auditorium, heavy weight Centi edged Irish John Davey of North Hollywood by split decision. Judge Young scored a 5-5 draw, while referees Grossman and judge Thomas scored 5-3 and 6-2 for Centi. Davey, who absorbed 11 stitches for cuts, announced his retirement after the bout.
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Trojans and Buckeyes Duel in World Series Elimination
In Omaha, Ohio State and Southern California meet for the third time in the NCAA World Series as Oklahoma State aims to win the title. The Trojans topped the Buckeyes 5-1 in the double elimination round while Oklahoma State beat St. John's 6-1.
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Versalles sidelined for another week by back injury
Minnesota Twins shortstop Zoilo Versalles remained out with a back injury from last Saturday’s game in Chicago. Dr. Jan Tillisch of the Mayo Clinic said he will be sidelined for about a week and could be on the disabled list for as long as a month.
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Chicago
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Mayo Clinic
Gay 90s win City Fast-Pitch softball with 4-1 victory
Centerfielder Paul Riggins tossed a three hitter for Gay 90s as they beat Kinder Manufacturing 4-1. Joe Ruiz pitched well for Kinder, fanning 14 with no walks, but gave up late runs after Hurlbut homer. The opening YMCA Field game saw Temple Baptist comeback to tie LDS church 2-2 before the 8:15 p.m. cutoff ended it.
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LDS) Church
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Pro soccer league born with NFL owners backing it
New national professional soccer league announced with four NFL team owners among its founders. Richard Millen leads the effort as acting president with clubs planned in Philadelphia New York Chicago Los Angeles Toronto Vancouver and more. The league aims to start in April 1967 with 18 game schedules and two divisions.
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National Professional Soccer League
National Football League
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Canada
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Donald Kellett
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Max Winter
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Brien Schwartz Named All CIF Second Team Golfer
Brian Schwartz of Redlands high earned a spot on the All CIF second team golf squad. The 15 year old Fritz Naumetz of Thousand Oaks won CIF Golfer of the Year after taking the CIF individual tournament. Schwartz played for coach Bob Hahn's Terriers, leading them to a perfect 10 0 league record. The Terriers will receive an All CIF certificate from the Helms Athletic Foundation.
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Redlands High
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Helms Athletic Foundation
RHS Cagers to Play in Summer League
Two Redlands high school basketball teams join the Yu Caipa Summer league starting Monday at 6 p.m. in the Yucaipa high gym. Opponents include Palm Springs India Yucaipa Big Bear and Banning. Englebretson and Reynolds captain the squads. other RHS players include Fulmer Keenan Orwig Green Snow Morrisset, with Forsberg and Gregory Inc. and Jim Glaze Inc. sponsoring.
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Redlands
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Scott Reynolds
Jim Fulmer
Kevin Keenan
Randy Orwig
Robert Green
Mike Snow
John Morrisset
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Forsberg and Gregory Inc
Jim Glaze Inc
Smith Extends Lead In NCAA Golf Championship
CHICO, Sacramento State’s Bob Smith built a five stroke edge at the NCAA College Division Championships by firing a third straight 67. He owns 204 after 54 holes, eight under par, with final round set for Friday at Butte Creek Country Club.
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Butte Creek Country Club
Trout Planting This Week in San Bernardino County
The Department of Fish and Game schedules stocking of catchable rainbow trout this week in Lake Arrowhead Big Bear Lake Lake Gregory Green Valley Lake and Lytle Creek Middle Fork North Fork.
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Green Valley Lake
Lytle Creek
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North Fork
Major League Baseball Standings and Friday Schedule
The standings show Baltimore leading the American League with 39 wins and 21 losses, followed by Cleveland and Detroit. Friday's pitchers include Brunet and Hunter in California at Kansas City, with a slate of night games across both leagues and multiple notable matchups such as New York at Cincinnati and San Francisco at Los Angeles.
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Dodgers Giants Renew Rivalry As Weekend Set Opens
Los Angeles trails the Giants by three games and faces a key weekend with rookie Don Sutton on the mound. Chicago’s Drysdale absorbed a tough defeat as the Cubs beat the Dodgers 5-3, while the Giants ride a five game streak into the series.
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Angels Sweep Twins and Face Royals Four-Game Set
The California Angels swept Minnesota in a four game series to move into fourth place, led by Jim Fregosi and Frank Malzone with 2- and 9th-inning homers. Cookie Rojas pitched well as the Angels aim to win their sixth straight against Jim Hunter and continue hot play in Kansas City.
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Empire Bowl sweepstakes ends with 1800 prize payout
Empire Bowl wraps its men’s Irish Sweep Stakes handicap doubles event awarding 1800 dollars to the top 30 finishers from 345 entrants. Chuck Dundas and Dick Wattson led with a 1324 three-game handicap total. Gene Lear ceded to Jerry Bullock in King of the Hill after 10 weeks, then Bullock was defeated by Val Valderrama. A no-top mixed doubles two-squad event is set for Sunday at 7 and 9 p.m.
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Dick Wattson
Gene Lear
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Bullock
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Baseball for Boys Optimist Major: Gairs Over Western Fruit 11-9
Gairs defeated Western Fruit 11-9 despite a sixth inning rally by Western Fruit. Game played under protest as Gairs scored all 11 on five hits with Garcia doubling and Reeves Oliver and Smith doubling up. Redlands Board of Realtors shut out Save U More 6-0 behind winning pitcher Hokana with Solis finishing. Cranfill and Barnes singled. Gough Plumbing edged Sage's 4-3 as Neeley homered in a 3-for-3 day, Wingate 2-for-2, with Sage's scoring on errors. Staters swept Tri City 5-1 as Bock struck out six. Gill Electric beat Jim Glaze 7-2 led by Ostor. Glaze and Ostor's hitting noted. Lockheed beat Pratt Brothers 6-3 to extend Elks lead. Maxfield won with Thoraldson and Haight among responders.
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Drysdale
Lou Johnson
Bob Hendley
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Ralston and Riessen Reach London Semifinals in Tennis
Dennis Ralston of Bakersfield and Marty Riessen of Evanston advanced to the London Championships semifinals by defeating Manuel Santana and Nicoli Pilic respectively. Emerson and Roche edged past their opponents to join the Americans, with Mary Ann Hisel and Francoise Durr advancing in the ladies' singles.
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Tony Roche
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Rosemary Casals
San Francisco
Angels host Twins with three night games next week
The California Angels will host Minnesota for a three game series starting Monday with all games at 8 p.m. The Dodgers face the Giants in a three game set beginning Friday night with games Friday Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m.
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