Lutz Captures U S Pro Tennis Title In Longwood Win
Bob Lutz of California defeated Tom Okker of the Netherlands 6-4 2-6 6-4 6-4 to win the U S Pro Tennis Championship at Longwood. Lutz overcame injuries, beat top seed John Newcombe and Rod Laver en route to the title, as Australia claimed the doubles crown with Newcombe and Roche prevailing over Lutz and Ashe.
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Harris Fired as Braves Manager Replaced by Mathews
The Atlanta Braves dismissed Lyman Harris as manager and named Eddie Mathews to lead the National League club, announced owner Bill Bartholomay.
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Hart and Hart Lead Chargers Past Falcons 30 7
A Hart led Chargers offense as the pass game struggled for the Falcons. The defense pressured the quarterback throughout the night and the Chargers secured a comfortable 30 to 7 victory. Jim Hart remained a focal point with continued drives and attempts.
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Right to bear arms defended in Massachusetts firearms debate
Hunters and sportsmen defeated Senate Bill 612 proposing handgun confiscation in Massachusetts. The article cites U.S. codes and Supreme Court precedents affirming the right to keep and bear arms, stressing militia provisions and self armament as legal obligations, with ongoing government support for marksmanship programs.
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AAU Swim Meet: Carol Lauchner Dominates with Four Wins
Over the weekend in St Louis Carol Lauchner added four firsts to Thursdays wins in the Clayton Shaw AAU meet. She took 50m free 50m fly 100m back and 200m freestyle in the 11 12 year old division while Mark Lauchner placed second in 200m open freestyle. Jackson YMCA relay teams earned seconds and thirds as Jackson County YMCA divers topped the field with 84 points.
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Postponed Areaball action due to rain across three events
Rain disrupted area baseball and softball Sunday delaying the Pony League 13 to 14 year olds in Carbondale to 2 p.m. today as Marion leads Carbondale by one win for the title. Murphysville and Herrin also face decisive games, while the Martin Oilers softball clash and Steeleville regional semifinals were postponed or altered with a double elimination path toward Danville.
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Tennis opens with top seeds in $60,000 U.S. Clay Court
The Nastase of Romania and Evonne Goolagong of Australia head the field as top seeds in the $60,000 U.S. Clay Court championships at Woodstock Country Club. Rain delays postponed several matches including Coal Best Lesser at Herrin and Carbondale at Piopolis.
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Johnston City Bantam Expos Lose in Dupo Tourney Parade Honors
Johnston City Expos fall 7 to 2 to East St. Louis in a Dupo tournament. A police escort and fire truck greeted the 19-2 Bantam League team as they returned, while Dixon and Phelps led ESL with homers and the team heads to Christopher for one more tournament.
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American import hits third grand slam this season in Japan
John Lipin a former San Diego Padres infielder becomes the first American to hit three grand slams in a single season among more than 100 U S players imported to Japan since baseball began there nearly fifty years ago.
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Hylton Wins Talladega 500 Defies Odds in Major Stock Race
James Hylton, 37, drove a self-built Mercury to a half-car lead over Ramo Stott at Alabama International Speedway before 68,000 spectators. He claimed a $24,865 first prize, marking only his second major stock car win after a long career.
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Racing Roundup Notes Wrecks Alter Podium Standings
The race saw a five car wreck that eliminated Isaac's pole Dodge and damaged Richard Petty's car ending his title bid. Bobby Allison finished third in a Chevrolet with Red Farmer fourth in a Ford and Buddy Arrington fifth in a Dodge.
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Freshmen win first heats in Benton racing program
Hershh Jenkins of Decatur and Jim Eaves of Lick Creek won feature events at Benton Raceway on Saturday night. Jenkins led super modified heats with Ollie Runion and Jerry Wiggs close behind. Eaves edged Jim Elkins and Frank Kmucha in modifieds. Freshman modified stock heats were won by Don Floyd and Don Kemp, with winners also including Cliff Cockrum, Eddie Stearns, Powell, and Lynn Whitner. Mike Phillips repeated as top eliminator at Paducah International Speedway for the 500 cc D-street bike class.
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Buncombe
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Oroville
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Eddie Stearns
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Fairfield
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Jacksonville
Herrin
Mike Phillips
International Speedway
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Phillies Bat Sickness Prompt Gamma Globulin Immunization
The Philadelphia Phillies inoculate players after pitcher Barry Lersch is diagnosed with hepatitis. Lersch is hospitalized at Jewish Hospital and will be treated for at least ten days. Teammates receive gamma globulin shots as a precaution after Lersch pitched seven innings in the 4-1 win over the Mets.
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Casals Beats Durr To Capture Slims Title
Rosemary Casals defeated Francoise Durr to win the Virginia Slims Tennis Tournament in Columbus Georgia, 6 7, 7 6, 6 0, after dropping the first set. Casals, a San Francisco native, overcame a slow start and a tense second set to claim the $25,000 event crown.
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