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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1962
Page
9
Jack Nicklaus captured the U S Open title in a surprise 18 hole playoff with favorite Arnold Palmer in Oakmont Pennsylvania. He credited patient putting and said he three putted once but kept calm to seal the victory.
Staunton All Stars backed by Ed Marvels five hit effort best Terre Haute Athletics 3 to 1 at Commercial Solvents diamond. Al Werneke Harlan Lauten slager and Duncan each had two hits. Jim Webster drove in the Athletics only run.
Decatur Merchants swept Visking 3 1 and 4 0 at home to clinch the Illinois State title repeat bid. Wayne Kallis and Jim Waugh led Visking with two hits, while BoBo Bennett and Nobe Rector pitched well for Decatur in the nightcap. The Merchants, last year’s champions, had recently toured Clearwater Fla against the five time world champions. Visking next plays a doubleheader at Memorial Park, then travels to Indianapolis.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed pitcher Frank Sullivan on waivers for unconditional release. Lefty Billy Smith was called up from Buffalo of the International League to fill his roster spot.
The University of Illinois student rehabilitation center clinched its third consecutive championship at the National Wheelchair Games, finishing first with 164 points. Bulova Watchmakers placed second with 119 points.
Salt Lake City reports Harry James, despite polio, serves as tennis coach for the University of Utah, guiding teams and teaching technique.
In American League action from Cleveland, New York and Cleveland split a doubleheader. Donavan beat Stafford in the opener, while Ramos bested Coates in the nightcap. Jose Kindall Phillips and Mahoney homered for the Yankees, with Kirkland Ira providing Chicago power in another tilt. National League saw Spahn and Baldschun lose as Neeman Adcock homered for Milwaukee. Demeter homered for Philadelphia.
Hurtubise takes the 30 lap feature worth 1210 dollars as Foyt and Jones race closely in a wheel to wheel heat duel. The overall purse reaches 7000 dollars with a strong crowd presence noted.
Baseball recap highlights Jack Sanford’s seventh win for the Giants. Willie Mays drives in two with a double and a single while Red Schoendienst hits a two run homer for the Cardinals. Harvey Haddix fans ten as the Pirates beat Warren Spahn and end his eight losses. Joe Adcock homers for the Braves and Bob Skinner collects three hits for the Pirates. Don Demeter and Roy Sievers spark a nine hit Phillies attack that defeats Cincinnati behind John Baldschun's shutout. Lou Brock hits a HR at the Polo Grounds and Ron Santo homers in the nightcap for the Cubs. Brock’s blast goes roughly 460 feet off Al Jackson.
The U S Prison baseball team defeated the Blanford Cardinals 5 to 3 in a Wabash Valley League game. Woodard hit a three base home run with a runner aboard to seal the win. Large collected four hits for the Warriors. Capps homered for Blanford. Batteries Wilson and Capps Metcalf and Adams.
Johnny Demchuch a 49 year old Los Angeles wrestler died after a weekend bout with Oliver Winrush in Victoria British Columbia The death followed a heart seizure during the Saturday night grapple He was rushed to a hospital but was dead on arrival
In Newton Square Pennsylvania on June 18 professional golfers Arnold Palmer Bob Rosburg Bobby Nichols and Art Wall Jr along with entertainment celebrities are anticipated to play in the pro am phase of the PGA championship at Aronimink Golf Club Proceeds go to four area hospitals.
Arnold Palmer endured a costly swing mistake on 14 and a late bogey on 18 at Oakmont, losing the U S Open by two shots to Jack Nicklaus in a playoff. Palmer credited indecision on the 14th hole for the defeat but remains praised as a true champion after a valiant comeback.
Fairview defeated the Mighty Mikes 12 to 9 in a Wabash Valley League game in Clinton Indiana. Bill Davis powered Fairview with a homer and three singles while George Atkinson had three hits for Mighty Mikes. Batteries Kehrt Hanley Bonham Collett Kelsheimer and Vitaniemi noted.
Tommy Lou Brosche won the ladies division with a high single of 235 and a 654 series while Chris Hollars captured the men’s division with a 248 high game and 621 series. Hollars also won the award last year.
Shelburn won 11 to 8 over Lebanon as Shelburn hitters totaled 10 hits. Herb Jones homered for Shelburn while Thomas and Cooper teamed with Wagoner Milan and Brest in the battery for Lebanon.
Pi-Carlos Hernandez of Venezuela stopped Paolo Ross in New York at 136 pounds. Jesus Pi mental knocked out Romero Nides in Guaymas at 118 pounds. In Gothenburg Ingemer Johansson stopped Dick Richardson at 196 pounds.
Mandarin an English bred horse owned by Mrs Kilian Hennessy of France led all the way to win the $50,000 Grand Steeplechase of Paris at Auteuil by a head over Lumino of France in Paris on June 18.
Advertises a five second start with new glycerine to keep beard moist and silicone lubricant for smoother cutting. Claims closer, more comfortable shave and longer shaver life, priced at one dollar at drug counters and Remington stations.
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