Cites prejudice Elder speaks out on golf tour
Washington golfer Washington Lee Elder, a rare Negro on the PGA Tour, says racial bias and taunts at tournaments in California Tennessee and Florida threaten his participation. He will skip the Monsanto Open in Pensacola and notes many Black players lack financial backing to break through.
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Adelphia
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New York
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Pete
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Howard Brown
George Johnson
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Frazier Clashes With Clay Ahead of Quarry Fight
The verbal feud between Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali ally Angelo Dundee heats up as Frazier derides Clay as a phony and disgrace. Dundee accuses Clay of avoiding Ellis and taunts Clay about a Quarry rematch while Clay trains for a June 23 defense vs Jerry Quarry and seeks dismissal of his induction conviction in Houston.
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Joe Frazier
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Bears Coach Sets Weight Goal for Cornish Slimdown
Chicago Bears plan a strict diet and training program for Frank Cornish under Defensive Coach Abe Gibran. Once 349 pounds he shed to 290 in about a month, aiming for 230 pounds by summer practice on July 20 at Seldier Field as part of a push to return him to peak form.
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Belmont Stakes Stock Rises Around Majestic Prince Arts Letters
Elliott Burch trains Arts and Letters amid Belmont stakes buzz with Majestic Prince, Dike, and Rokeby Arts and Letters, Dike, Majestic Prince, and rivals eye key stakes in the $125,000-added race. Post time 4:37 p.m. CBS TV coverage.
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Deadline Friday for weekend Jackson Invitational golf
A record number of entries is expected at the 12th Jackson Invitational Golf Tournament at Jackson County Country Club. The event runs Saturday to Sunday with a Pro Am opening Friday. Host pro Bob Williams notes 110 entries already, aiming to fill late registrations through Friday afternoon.
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Bob Williams
Williams
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Biggest and Best Tourney Yet At Southern Il. Golf Club
Local golf event offers six flights with five merchandise prizes per flight and a total prize pool of 1300 dollars. Entry fee is 15 dollars with first come first served start times and cart assignments. The winner receives the William Blewett permanent trophy and the Jackson Invitational traveling trophy. Hole redesigns include remodeling of hole one and reshuffling holes nine eighteen and forty eight to improve clubhouse access and refreshments.
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Wiliams
William Blewett
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Carbondale Park District Softball Scores From Wednesday
Scores from Wednesday in the Carbondale Park District softball league show American Legion 106 Faculty 0 and Stan Myers 8 University 4. The results highlight dominant performances by American Legion and a close tilt between Stan Myers and University.
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Salukis celebrate NCAA district tourney win at fish fry
About 45 friends and players of SIU baseball coach Joe Lutz gathered at Carbondale Evergreen Park to toast the Salukis after winning the NCAA district tournament. Lutz spoke of hopes for Omaha and a possible first national title, while fans and players praised the team’s effort and gear.
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Barry
Endres No Hits Zeigler In Six Inning Win
Gary Endres of the Martin Oilers fired a no hitter to beat Zeigler 9 to 0 in six innings as the Oilers improved to 5 0. Clem Quillman had two of the Oilers six hits and was the only multiple hitter. Endres struck out fifteen Issers in a shortened game with the 10 run rule and the Oilers head to Granite City for a double header Saturday night.
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Wimmers
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Granite City
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Tennis star Rafael Osuna dies in Monterrey plane crash
Mexican tennis great Rafael Osuna, 30, among 79 believed killed when a Mexicana de Aviacion 707 jet crashed in the Sierra Madre near Monterrey amid bad weather. Osuna had led Mexico to a 3-2 Davis Cup win over Australia, a historic first since 1924, and had numerous titles including the U S singles crown in 1962 and Wimbledon doubles titles. The crash halted recovery efforts due to remote terrain.
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Monterrey
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United States
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Ralston
Southern California
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