Nicklaus Reminds Fans Of Hogan
In a profile by Will Grimsley, Jack Nicklaus is called a “Heavyweight Hogan” for his cool, calculating style. The 23 year old golfer blends slow deliberate play with meticulous course planning while already claiming Masters Open and PGA titles in just over a year as Arnold Palmer notes his rise. Nicklaus emphasizes readiness over haste and aims to win all majors, echoing admiration from rivals and peers.
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Associated Press
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Sandy Halts Dodger Skid With No 17
Sandy Koufax shut down the Phillies for a 6-2 win, earning his 17th victory as the Dodgers end a four-game skid. He allowed five hits, benefited from Tommy Davis and Willie Davis homers, and kept Los Angeles atop the NL by 4.5 games with a 17-4 record and 195 strikeouts in 194 2/3 innings.
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Alton wins overall in Southern Illinois Age-Group Swim Meet
At Marion last weekend the Southern Illinois Age-Group Championship named high scorers in each division. Top individuals included Luanne Mchanan Centralia and Pat Barrenton Edwardsville with 19 and 21 points, as Alton captured the overall meet title and Herrin led division standings with multiple scorers listed.
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Alton
Tom Pankey
Carondale
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Centralia
Scott McBride
Edwardsville
Linda Bruaker
Pat Barrettton
Sharme Watkins
John Shea
Catondale
Herrin
Whitworth Captures Wolverine Open In 50-Hole Triumph
Kathy Whitworth, 23, from Jal New Mexico, wins the Wolverine Women's Open at Mount Clemens Michigan with a five stroke lead. She earns 1250 dollars for the 50 hole event reduced from 54 holes after the Clinton River bridge collapse. Betsy Rawls finishes second with 975 dollars and Jackie Pung takes third at 785 dollars. Whitworth’s win marks her second victory of the year after nine runner-up finishes last year.
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Hawai
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Palmer Wins Western Open After Wild 17th Hole
Arnold Palmer captures the Western Open at Beverly Country Club in a dramatic 18 hole playoff with Julius Boros and Jack Nicklaus. Palmer finishes 33-37-70 to win the title and climb toward a $100,000 season milestone as Boros and Nicklaus share second. The three players battled a famous 17th hole where all three failed to birdie, and Palmer finally sealed the win with a par on the final hole amid a 10,200-strong gallery.
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Harkins Named Galatia High School Coach
Ralph Harkins 35, a native of West Frankfort and 1954 McKendree College graduate, moves from Carterville to Galatia to coach basketball baseball and cross country and teach social studies. He replaces J W Pulliam who resigns after four years but stays on faculty.
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Lobsters From Tristan Da Cunha Before 1961 Eruption
Spiny lobsters hailed from Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic before a volcanic eruption drove residents to evacuate in 1961.
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Kefauver eyes probe of Liston corporation
Sen. Estes Kefauver said his Senate subcommittee will investigate Sonny Liston's Intercontinental Promotions Inc. to determine tax advantages and assess regulatory needs for interstate boxing. He also urged passage of a bill granting the Justice Department boxing oversight.
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Senate
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Intercontinental Promotions Inc
Washington Spills Sox In 9th 2-1
A dramatic ninth inning halted Chicago pitcher Horlen's no hit bid as Washington Senators edged the White Sox 2-1. Chuck Hinton’s single broke the no hit, then Von Luck’s two out homer sealed the win. Detroit and Baltimore also played, with Orioles rallying to defeat Detroit 2-1 as Al Smith and Dick Brown homered.
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Norm Siebern
Kansas City
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Lightning Strikes Kill Girl on Coney Island Beach
A bolt from a thunderstorm struck three people on Coney Island Beach. Joyce Willinsky, 22, of Brooklyn, died in hospital six hours later. Carol Sictowski, 13, and her father Walter, 46, were also struck.
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