New layout boosts challenge at Jackson Invitational golf
The Jackson Invitational opens Saturday with a new course layout lowering par to 71 and a field of more than 140 players led by Tony Stevens of Murphysboro seeking a third straight title. The revamped holes include a tougher par 4 and a new par 3, with the final 18 holes Sunday and a pro-am kickoff today.
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Tony Stevens
Murphysboro
St. Louis
Southern Illinois Golf Association
Bill Johnson
Marion
Anna
Pursie Pipes
Mt. Vernon
Carterville
Jerry Glenn
Connie Connell
Mounds
Jackson
Stevens
Bob Williams
Williams
Yugoslavia tops United States 73 72 in World Championship upset
Yugoslavia, defending champion, rallied from a 14 point deficit to edge the United States 73 72 in Montevideo. Daney scored 28 for Yugoslavia while Darrell Carrier and Mike Silliman each had 12 for the U S. Poland beat Argentina 65 58 as final round play continues.
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Uruguay
Yugoslavia
United States
Russia
Brazil
Poland
Argentina
Darrell Carrier
Mike Silliman
Daney
Korac
Vern Benson
Kendall Rhine
Penson
Benson
Patterson and Quarry Set for 10 Round Heavyweight Clash
California heavyweight hopeful Jerry Quarry faces former world champion Floyd Patterson in a Memorial Coliseum bout. Patterson at 32 is a heavy favorite over 22 year old Quarry from Bellflower. Promoter Mrs. Aileen Eaton expects a 20 000 crowd and 150 000 gate. The bout will not be televised.
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Jerry Quarry
Floyd Patterson
Patterson
Memorial Coliseum
Bellflower
Olympic Boxing Club
Aileen Eaton
Quarry
New York
Yugoslavs defeat U.S. in basketball Yonkers thriller
Adios Vic a five year old trotter owned by Victor and Morris Zeinfed of Maywood Illinois wins the 114 mile Good Time Pace at Yonkers Raceway. Orbiter N leads early but Adios Vic surges to victory edging Orbiter N with Romeo Hanover fading to third. Time 2 29 4 5 clocks near world standard.
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Adios
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Maywood
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Yonkers Raceway
Romeo Hanover
Jimmy Dennis
Orbiter N
George Sholty
Irvin Paul
Roosevelt Raceway
del Insko
Goalby Opens Buick Open Hot With 69 At Warwick Hills
Bob Goalby, 36, Palm Beach CA, shoots 69 three under par to lead the Buick Open after 1st round at Warwick Hills. Hugh Royer and Frank Beard tied for second at 70 as defending champ Phil Rodgers posts 75 amid greens complaints during course renovation.
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Grand Blanc
Goalby
Mich
Palm Beach
Calif
Warwick Hills Country Club
Sifford
Wade Cagle
PGA
Roger
Cagle
University of Georgia Golf
Phil Rodgers
Warwick Hills
Partridge and pheasant breeding stations planned in Central Bohemia
The news agency C T K reports large scale breeding stations will be set up in Central Bohemia to increase partridge and pheasant numbers. C T K notes hunting yields about 5 000 tons of game meat annually and brings hard currency from foreign hunters paying for hunting privileges.
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Bohemia
C.T.K
USTF Meet Opens Tonight in Albuquerque
The United States Track and Field Federation championships start tonight in Albuquerque New Mexico at altitude. The event until AAU sanction is in dispute with the AAU as the NCAA parent body remains at odds. Jim Ryun, listed for the 880 and mile, faces sanction issues similar to last year when a world record in the half mile was invalidated due to lack of AAU blessing.
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N. M
United States Track and Field Federation
Amateur Athletic Union
USTFF
National Collegiate Athletic Association
AAU
Jim Ryan
Ryun
University Stadium
Cards Triumph Braves Win Without Aaron
The Braves defeat an opponent in a game where Aaron is absent. The Associated Press notes Hank Aaron leads the NL with 15 homers and 35 RBIs while Atlanta finds success despite his absence.
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Associated Press
Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves
Turbine-powered Studebaker aims for racing success
Studebaker STP advances turbine car plans after USAC review readiness, with Par nelli Jones driving. STP expects to sell turbine cars pending USAC approval, while Pratt & Whitney engines are part of expert comparisons. Meanwhile MLB and NL results note Braves win, Giants rally, and Cardinals top Astros.
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San Pedro
Calif
USAC
Pratt & Whitney
Parnelli Jones
Granatelli
U.S. Auto Club
Marion Plans Four Two-Week Red Cross Swim Sessions
Red Cross swimming lessons will be offered at the Marion swimming pool in four two week sessions. Sessions run June 26 to July 7 July 10 to 21 July 22 to August 4 and August 7 to 18 with 9 am and 10 15 am classes Monday through Friday. Registration starts two weeks before each session at the pool office or by calling 993 8075. Courses cover beginners through senior lifesavers.
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Red Cross
Marion
Noel Smith
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