Littler Wins World Series of Golf With 22-Foot Putt
Akron reports Gene Littler captured the $50,000 World Series of Golf with a dramatic sudden death playoff win at Firestone Country Club a 22-foot birdie putt sealing victory over Jack Nicklaus and Al Geiberger. The win came after Littler’s Canadian Open title in 1965 and relied on sharp chipping and his putter.
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Plum Leads Lions Past Bears in Season Opener Upset
Milt Plum, a 31-year-old NFL veteran, guided Detroit to a 14-3 upset over Chicago as he threw for a TD and set up another amid debate over a Carnegie training course. In other NFL action, Rams beat Falcons 19-14, St. Louis edged Philadelphia 16-13, and more season openers.
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Retake NL lead as Dodgers win despite Wills swings
Dodgers move to first in the NL after two wins over Houston as Maury Wills again clashed with teammates in the dugout. Sandy Koufax earned his 23rd victory, Willis contributed three hits and RBI, while Tim McCarver and Orlando Cepeda spurred St Louis and Pittsburgh losses.
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Twins sweep Orioles as Worthington supplies timely bat
Manager Sam Mele touts the Twins as the best hitting pitching staff in the American League after a 11-6 win over Baltimore completes a three game sweep. Reliever Al Worthington contributed a two run double in the eighth inning, one of the few times he batted, moving Minnesota into a half game ahead of Detroit. Other AL results include Kansas City 5 Detroit 1, California 8 Cleveland 2, New York 4 Boston 2, and Chicago 1 Washington 0.
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Scottsdale High Beavers eye revival under Campbell
Scottsdale High's football program, led by coach Tommy Campbell, aims to rebound from a troubled 1965 season. With 20 lettermen back, key returnees and two new transfers compete for quarterback and fullback roles as the Beavers pursue a tougher, more productive year in the AAI conference.
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Stolle Wins U S Championship. Bueno Repeats On Grass
At Forest Hills Fred Stolle defeated John Newcombe 4-6 12-10 6-3 6-4 to end his runnerup run and claim the men's title while Maria Bueno captured the women's crown from Nancy Richey 6-3 6-1 after a knee surgery layoff. Bueno’s win marks her fourth U S championship and a strong comeback following Wimbledon and injury.
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Beaver coaches upbeat as football practice nears opener
Beaver head coach Tommy Campbell praised progress after Saturdays intra squad game. He noted linebackers reading keys and solid hitting, while two QB choices remain open between Kevin Woudenberg and Jim Page. Injured Gary Cauble could be out weeks as the gold squad won 19 6.
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Baylor routs Syracuse as Terry Southall shines
Terry Southall returned from a broken ankle to star for Baylor in a decisive Saturday win over Syracuse. The guard dazzled with precise passing and leadership, delivering Baylor’s worst beating of Syracuse in 12 years.
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Oilers and Chargers blank opponents to start season
San Diego and Houston opened 2-0 with shutouts as George Blanda threw two scoring passes to Ode Burrell. San Diego beat Boston 24 0 and Houston defeated Oakland 31 0 while Buffalo fell to Kansas City 42-20.
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