Nicklaus Littler share Thunderbird lead in third round
Masters champion Jack Nicklaus and rising star Gene Littler tied for the Thunderbird Golf Classic lead at 11 under after two rounds, with Billy Casper one behind. Casper shot 67 to stay within striking distance, while Gary Player posted 67 for 136 and Pat Schwab shot 66 for two under 70.
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Harrison, N. Y
Littler
Jack Nicklaus
Steve Snider
UPI
Harrison
N.Y
Gene Littler
Billy Casper
Nicklaus
Gene
Casper
Gary
Pat Schwab
West Orange
Nut
Billy
Controversial 1896 Fight Involving Wyatt Earp Referee
A vintage boxing dispute described from the December 7 1896 St Louis Republic recounts Wyatt Earp refereeing Fitzsimmons Sharkey in San Francisco. The decision hinged on a foul, with legal action and debate over the referee fee and the fighters careers.
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Sonny Liston
Joe Wolcott
St. Louis Republic
Wyatt Earp
Sharkey
Earp
Fitzsimmons
Lypes
San Francisco
Wichita
Kan
Satan
Deadwood
Dakota
James J. Jeffries
Bourne posts 68 in Western Amateur but misses cut
In Benton Harbor Michigan UPI reports Bob Bourne Jr. of Oberlin shot 68 in the final round but failed to qualify for match play as his 305 total trailed the Western Amateur cutoff at 304. Marv Fleckman of Port Arthur Texas led qualifiers with 290 after 72 holes.
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Benton Harbor, Mich
UPI
Bob Bourne Jr
Oberlin
Teutoff
Bob
Marv Fleckman
Port Arthur
Tex
Campbell wins district II tourney
Campbell Little League All Stars defeated Brunswick 8 to 2 at Elyria South field. Campbell built early leads, with Bob Martinko and Rick Beck driving runs, while Steve Toler homered for Campbell in the sixth. Brunswick stranded runners despite Barry Merrell and Brian Vickers spark. Misto vich left with injury in the sixth after a line drive hit him on the elbow. Jim Gibbs pitched for Campbell, striking out key batters and sealing the district title.
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Campbell
Brunswick
Elyria
South Field
Elyria South
Barry Merrell
Ken Mistovich
Mistovich
Jim Gibbs
Mike Szenborn
Bob Martiko
Rick Beck
Brian Vickers
Steve Toler
Wickaovnoi
Bob Martinko
Misrovich
Altsat Buikeouts
Alsa
Steve Toles
Xtilke Mn
Bob
Ray Patan
Larry
Vicker
Ren Nutt
Elyria Pioneer C James Putycats win 60 top Euclid
Pioneer C James Putycats Elyria posted its second league win last night 60 over Euclid Putycats. Jim Rakestraw filled in for Racz and defeated Mike Nold 60 6 0 Gil LaLonde won 6 0 6 0 over Kent Martinsen Colin Messaros beat Tom Lennon 0 0 Jim Milchen defeated Danny Smith in singles. Rakestraw and LaLonde won 6 1 6 0 in doubles. Messaros and Smith won by default.
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Elyria Pioneer C
Euclid Putycats
Elyria
Jim Race
Jimmy Rakestraw
Racz
Mike Nold
Gil LaLonde
Kent Martinsen
Colin Messaros
Tom Lennon
Jim Milchen
Dan ‘Ny Smith
Rakestraw
LaLonde
Noli
Martinsen
Messatos
Smith
Like Browns Elyria youths begin practice on streets
ANN HAVILAND reports that a neighborhood football group in Elyria mirrors the Browns in grit and devotion. The players, aged from small to tall, form a rough-and-tumble squad using street goals, lamppost lines, and a telephone pole as markers, practicing from 6:30 to around 9:30 with little regard for formal rules.
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Ann Haviland
Browns
Hiram
Elyria
Crestview
Nottingham
Munro Grant
Indians
Frisch rattles players at Old Timers Day
Frankie Frisch, 68, uses his sharp tongue to scold modern ball players at the New York Yankees Old Timer's Day. He says players aren’t serious about their livelihoods, don’t practice enough, and are coddled too much. He vows to tell the truth about the game.
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Milton Richman
UPE
NEW York
UPI
Frankie Frisch
Hall of Lamer
New York Yankees
Srom
Frisch
Tony
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Tony Conignaro
Boston Red Sox
Wotta
Quonochontaug
Rhode Island
Giants
Fordham University
John McGraw
McGraw
Fordham Flash
Polo Grounds
Ball Park
Campbell Stars on All Star North Team
Campbell was the sole local player named to the North All Star squad, an outstanding back who helped the Pioneers post one of their best falls. The event includes a medical exam by Dr. Shaheen, team meetings, and a Canton clinic August 9 to 13 featuring famed coaches.
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Campbell
Pioneers
Shaheen
Earl Bruce
Massillon
Bob Lewis
Wyoming
Ohio High School Football Coaches Association
Canton
Ohio State
Woody Hayes
Charles McClendon
Penn State
Charles ‘Rip' Engle
Michigan
Bump Elliott
Duke
William Murray
Gordon Wood
Brownwood
Texas
Rakestraw Stalla win net titles in Cleveland tourney
Cleveland junior tennis scene shines as Stan Stalla, Jefferson ninth grader, captures boys 14 and under singles, finishing 30-1. Jimmy Rakestraw, Ely sixth grader, takes 12 and under crown after defeating Terry McCarthy in semis and final, 61 64 and 60 63.
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Cleveland
Elyria High
Stan Stalla
Jefferson
Jimmy Rakestraw
Ely
Stan
John Hyde
Chuck Nagy
Pat Jones
Jimmy
Terry McCarthy
McCarthy
Onlw
Billbane Antaradiy
Area fairways FIRST LADIES play of day at Willow Creek
A-Wandna Attie and B-Wilma Wark worth led notable play on the Willow Creek Golf Club course with Betty Rutenik among top scorers. Low net awards went to Attie, Delores Bishop, and Ester Man with 37 strokes. Readouts reference Vermilion Food Pair IGA Erie County Bank Park Lanes and Baker Ford as local sponsors and supporters.
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Willow Creek Golf Club
Wandna
Attie
Wilma Warkworth
Betty Rutenik
Delores Bishop
Bester Man
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nnderey-Hominsich
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Kaw
Arizona
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James J. Corbett
Corbett
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Bourne
Western
Don Albert
Columbus
Alex Antonio Jr
Hubbard
Ohio State University
James Putycats
C. J. Kurdas
Mike Weisz
Mark Ford
Mark Kurdas
Doug Grant
Kippie Kurdas
Don Harrison
Tom Janis
Rick Kurdas
Ralph Poor
Dennis Dubena
Stars Report
Edith Spencer
Stalla
Jimmy Bakestraw
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