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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1968
Page
12
Amateurs and manufacturers debate future of golf balls and turf as synthetic options and longer drives could reshape courses. USGA warns of distances exceeding 250 feet per second, with 1.62 ounce weight and 1.68 inch diameter caps. In past year 10 brands were banned as illegal, reflecting ongoing rules enforcement.
Boston report states Jack Curtis, selected as Boston's top choice in the special player draft, has signed a contract with the Red Sox. Curtis joins the roster as a confirmed rookie prospect with the club.
Former St. Louis Cardinal defensive back Pat Fischer said he will sign a contract with the Washington Redskins at noon in Washington. He let his NFL deal with the Cardinals expire April 30 after failing to reach salary terms and did not disclose the new contract’s terms.
Rochester AP report captures wives of top golfers describing the modern tour. Crowds and security hinder watching shots while wives juggle patience and fandom. Jeanne Weis kopf, Carole Brewer, Barbara Nicklaus, Winnie Palmer and Deane Beman among those featured. Page 14 continues.
Dick Schofield, veteran reserve, homers leading off the 12th inning to lift St. Louis over Atlanta 3-1 and extend the Cardinals NL lead to four games. He entered in the ninth after Cal Maxvill was pinch hit for. Schofield, 17th career homer, hits .323 this year. In other NL games, Philadelphia edged Houston 3-2, Pittsburgh beat San Francisco 8-7, and Chicago defeated Cincinnati 8-4. Maury Wills, Matty Alou, Bill Mazeroski, Gene Alley each had three hits for Pittsburgh. Tommie Sisk earned his third win. Frank Linzy took the loss.
Billy Maxwell, now of Indianapolis, shot a two over par 72 in the opening round of the U S Open. Sam Carmichael of Martinsville, Ind., followed with a 76 as both players sat well off the lead on a Rochester day.
Tommy Hinnershitz, famed dirt track racer, returns to Terre Haute to groom the Action Track for the season opener. He teams with track superintendent Kermit Nees to iron the surface and prepare cars for time trials starting Sunday at noon. Don Smith reports new entries for the event honoring Illinois 150th anniversary.
Gurney and Hill lead a gifted group for the U S Auto Club 20 mile event at Mosport in Ontario run in two 100 mile segments with practice and qualifications today. Dan Gurney and Mark Donahue back strong open course entries as Hill drives a turbine car for Andy Granatelli with Joe Leonard withdrawn after a Milwaukee wreck.
Fairfield Connecticut AP reports veteran wide receiver Del Shofner has retired, ending a pro career highlighted by a Giants single season record of 68 receptions in 1961 and a 269 yard game in 1962. He joined the Giants from the Rams in 1961 and was a primary target for QB Y A Tittle in 1961 62 and 63.
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