Hesler Wins 65th Ohio-Am in Sudden-Death Drama
Jack Hesler of Columbus captured the 65th Ohio Amateur Championship at Scioto Country Club after Chris Roderick faltered on the 18th. Roderick led early but double bogeyed 9 and failed to reach the green on 18, yielding the title by one stroke. Hudnutt and Smith finished well back, with Minnich at 315 and Groves fading. Hesler, 42, overcame a slow start to seal the win.
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Patriots face contract snag as Kapp not signed
NFL commissioner Rozelle ruled Joe Kapp ineligible to practice with the New England Patriots until he signs the standard contract. Patrick Olsen’s paperwork earlier cost him free-agent status and a move to the Los Angeles Rams. Kapp may have played his last game for Boston.
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Bevacqua Sparks Indians Past Royals With Big Triple
Kurt Bevacqua, fresh from the majors, delivered a three run triple in the fifth as Cleveland beat Kansas City 8 4. Bevacqua, nicknamed The Kid and Dirty Mr Jam for his dirt covered uniform, also added a single and scored a run. Steve Dunning earned the win.
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Browns Coach Highlights Staroba Gavin In Rookie Camp
Cleveland Browns coach Nick Skorich singled out two wide receivers at the Hiram Ohio rookie camp naming Paul Staroba as a strong target and praising Tom Gavin for speed and open ability. Skorich noted Staroba could help as a punter and described Gavin as impressive though needing improved catching. Releasees included Willie Green Mike Cilek and Joe Williams.
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Kansas City Drops Game After Early Cleveland Lead
E-Schaal DP-Kansas City 2 LOB Cleveland 5, Kansas City 13 28-Foster, Suarez, Hopkins 3B Bevacqua HRs-Kirkpatrick 2. 6&7 SB-Schaal Rojas, Patek S-Hede mann, Pinson SR-Suarez Save-Hennigan 8 HAP-by Farmer Patek WP-Dunning 2, Cal Canton, Fitzmorris, Farmer T-3:04 A- 11.24.
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Vida Blue Tosses One-Hitter As A's Top Tigers 4-0
Vida Blue blanked Detroit with a one-hitter for his 18th win against three losses. George Hendrick provided the power with a three-run first inning double as Oakland capitalized on Les Cain’s control struggles. Blue struck out nine to lead the majors in strikeouts and push his ERA to 1.55.
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Harrelson to Debut in Little American Golf Classic
Former Cleveland Indian Ken Harrelson will make his professional golf debut August 24 at Firestone Country Club in the Little American Golf Classic. He is one of six sponsor exemptions for the 54 hole satellite event, with top finishers earning entry to the American Golf Classic and a chance at a $150,000 purse. Harrelson, 1968 AL Player of the Year, left baseball last month and has trained with Bob Toski.
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Matthews wins third Ohio-Am women title in five years
Lida Fee Matthews of Portsmouth claimed the 1963 Ohio Amateur Women’s Championship, defeating Sandra Jones of Cincinnati 4 and 2 in the 36 hole final at Camargo Country Club. Matthews led by a wide margin after the morning round and never trailed on the final day, finishing with nine birdies and an even par score for the match.
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Judy) Diem
Nichols and Lotz share Western Open lead
Bobby Nichols and Dick Lotz moved into a four under par 138 tie for the Western Open lead after two rounds. Nichols predicted a Sunday win while Lotz stayed in the hunt with his second straight 69. Lee Trevino survived the cut as top names chased a title pace.
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Keystone grid fitness drills begin Monday at 7 p.m
Keystone High School football summer fitness drills start Monday at 7 p.m. on the field and will run three times weekly through July. All boys planning to play football this fall should attend. Masters champion Charles Coody did not participate.
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