Hoyt Wilhelm nears major league appearance record in doubleheader
Veteran pitcher Hoyt Wilhelm, 44, closes in on Cy Young's mound appearances as he works both ends of a Chicago White Sox doubleheader with Detroit. He wins the first game 3-2, but allows the tying run in the nightcap, contributing to a 6-1 loss. Wilhelm's career marks include 835 relief appearances and 1,535 relief innings, with 109 relief victories. Other AL results feature Oakland sweeping Baltimore, New York edging California, Minnesota over Washington, and Boston beating Cleveland. Major hitters include Mantle reaching 527 career homers and Tovar delivering a two-run shot for Minnesota.
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Rindt Wins German F2 Race At Hockenheim
Jochen Rindt drove Brabham to victory in the German Motor Sports Association Formula II race at Hockenheim. He completed 126.42 miles in 1 hour 1 minute 51 seconds for an average speed of 127.7 mph.
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Jochen Rindt
German Motor Sports Association
Trevino Wins U S Open at Oak Hills in Historic Four Sub-Par Rounds
Lee Trevino, 28, El Paso, Texas, hooks a final round 69 to finish on 275 and win the U S Open by four strokes at Oak Hills Country Club. Bert Yancey leads early but falters. Jack Nicklaus ties the Open scoring record with 279 for second. Nichols and Spry challenge as Palmer and Snead ponder careers.
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Southern California Wins College World Series Title
Southern California defeated Southern Illinois 4-3 to win the College World Series. In New York, Mrs. Wallace Gilroy's High Hat led from start to finish to capture Belmont Park's $50,000 added Bowling Green Handicap.
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Penn wins all heavyweight events at ICRA rowing
Syracuse report states the University of Pennsylvania dominated the Intercollegiate Rowing Association championships by sweeping all three heavyweight events. The victory underscores Penns dominance in the premier rowing contests and highlights its top crews and athletes across the finals.
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Truman sisters lead Britain to Wightman Cup win
Great Britain captured the Wightman Cup for the first time in eight years as Christine Truman James and Nell Truman defeated Americans Kathy Harter and Stephanie De Fina 6 3, 26 63 in the decisive doubles match.
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England
United States Retains Curtis Cup in Narrow Win over Britain
In New Castle Northern Ireland the United States swept the final three singles to beat Great Britain 10 7 and win the Curtis Cup for the 11th time in 15 tries.
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Northern Ireland
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Delgado wins NCAA college tennis singles title
Bob Delgado of Los Angeles State defeated California rival Jim Powers of Fresno State 6-4 6-2 to captur e the NCAA college division singles championship in Fort Worth Texas.
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Phillies name Skinner new manager, Mauch out
Bob Skinner replaced Gene Mauch as manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. Lee Trevino of El Paso Texas won the U S Open golf championship with a record 275 for 72 holes.
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Italy Beats Russia In Davis Cup Tie 4-1
REGGIO EMILIA Italy captured two singles victories to seal a 4-1 European Zone Davis Cup win over Russia. The result confirms Italy as the victors with the decisive performances contributing to the overall score.
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Wright triumphs in first annual 500 Women’s Open golf
Indiana report: Mickey Wright captured the inaugural 500 Women’s Open title with a 54 hole total of 212, delivering a decisive win at the event hosted in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
UPI
Mickey Wright
Mace and Rourke Win Terre Haute Tennis Title
Dick Mace and Bill Rourke captured the Terre Haute Men's Doubles Handicap Tournament title at Ren Park. They defeated Ed Hodge and Roger Harned 30-26 30-23 in the final after beating Cundiff and Hopkins 30-27 16-30 30-27 to reach the final. Hodge and Harned reached the semis by beating Weiler and McCullough 30-22 30-9. Darrell Johnson and Rich Mason won the consolation bracket with Hollingsworth and Thompson 30-29 30-27 in the last match.
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Semistate baseball results from East Chicago to Jasper
United Press International reports semistate baseball scores across Indiana. East Chicago Hammond Noll beat South Bend Clay 4 3 in eight innings. East Gary defeated Frankfort 9 2. Hammond Noll topped East Gary 11 1 in five. Franklin Columbus won 2 1 over Pike. Spencer 5 over Indianapolis Manual 1. Championship game at Anderson delayed by rain Marion 5 Logansport 3 Bellmont 3 Garrett 2, with the title game suspended to Monday in the fourth inning Marion leading 2 1. At Jasper Jasper 4 Clarksville Evansville Memorial 4, then Jasper 7 Evansville Memorial 6 after late action.
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