John Felus Surprises U S Open Field With Two-Stroke Lead
In Rochester, John Felus, a 5 foot 3 inch, 140 pound pro from Gallitzin, Pa., led the U S Open by two strokes after two holes, drawing comparisons to Arnold Palmer before a rough finish left him with a 70. Felus, never a tour winner, has earned only $137.50 this year, supported by sponsor Frank Romani.
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Field of 62 set for National Public Links qualifying
INDIANAPOLIS UPI a field of 62 was announced today for Sundays National Public Links qualifying round with the low three advancing to the national meet. The local 36 hole test will be played over the Coffin course. The National Public tourney opens at Dallas July 8.
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Unknown Pennsylvanian Leads Open as Trevino Stumbles
John Felus, a 32 year old from Gallitzin Pennsylvania, shoots a 67 at Oak Hill to grab a three under par lead in the U S Open. Bert Yancey and Lee Trevino trail by two strokes, with Charles Coody also in contention amid a field of stars like Palmer Nicklaus and Player facing tough greens and potential cuts.
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Bill Collins
Dan Sike
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Bruce Deviin
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Gay Brewer Jr
Benson McLendon
David Stockton
Homero Blancas Jr
Roberto de Vicenzo
Ronnie Reif
Kel Nagle
Billy Maxwell
Dan Keefe
Sam Snead
Doug Sanders
Larry Pittman
Bob Charles Arnold Palmer
Chuck Scally
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Salukis Threaten top-ranked Trojans in College World Series
Southern Illinois, led by coach Joe Lutz, challenges unbeaten Southern California as the Salukis boast drafted talent and deep pitching. SIU vows stronger young hitters and a rested Howard Nickason for tonight’s crucial games, with standout players O'Sullivan Paetzhold Bond Rogodzinski and Nickason key to possible upsets.
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Jerry Paetzhold
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Don Kirkland
Mike Rogodzinski
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Suitor, Gant Reach Indiana Junior Final in Lafayette
Rick Suitor of La Porte seeks a record tying second straight Indiana junior golf title in a 36 hole final against Gary Gant of Indianapolis. Suitor advanced with a 7 and 5 semifinal win over Doug Todd of Hagerstown while Gant defeated Frank Zoeller of New Albany 4 and 3.
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