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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1971
Page
8
Tony Jacklin surged to 63 at Beechmont Country Club to reach 132 total, placing him 10 under and within two of the lead as Bobby Mitchell and Dan Sikes contest the Cleveland Open. Trevino, Cole, Crampton and Littler close behind in a tight field amid Jacklin’s renewed confidence after ending his American Open title run.
Bobby Bourne fires a four under par 67 to move to two under 140 and survive the halfway cut by two strokes in Cleveland He hits his fifth birdie late in the round and says he hopes for a top 25 finish to gain exemption for next year and notes the round as his best on tour yet
Avon Lake golfer Bobby Bourne posted a four under second round, overcoming early bogeys and two doubles to fire a five birdie afternoon. He birdied the seventh after a long club approach, rolled additional birdies on Nos. 1 and 2, and finished with two late birdies to secure a share of 150000 dollars and a Montreal Open spot. Bourne’s improvement with short irons and a key scramble on a wayward tee shot highlighted the round, earning praise from sponsor Aqua Marine and tournament director Warren Levitt.
Detroit defeated Cleveland 6 1 as Bill Gilbreth, called up from the minors, earned his first major league win with a five hit effort. Cesar Gutierrez’ bunt sparked a three run seventh, aided by a misplay on Chris Chambliss’ throw. Ray Fosse had two hits for Cleveland.
Over 200 spectators witnessed the first outdoor amateur boxing event by Elyria Gentile Athletic Club. Gentile A.C. won seven of ten bouts, with notable results including Tony Coviello and Bob Coviello securing decisions, and Ducky Boone earning a split decision in the heavyweight finale. Potential summer shows hinted in July and August at the Academy parking lot.
New York via UPI Ken Harrelson announced his retirement from baseball to pursue golf as a pro. The 29 year old outfielder first baseman said the decision is irrevocable, has applied for voluntary retirement, and will not play again this season or perhaps ever. He recalled his big 1968 season with Boston and noted his affection for the game despite leaving it. Harrelson, earning 68000 with Cleveland, believes golf is where his real talent lies and plans to join the circuit soon.
The First Annual Willow Creek Two-Man Best Ball Tournament is set for Saturday July 10 at Willow Creek near Vermilion off Route 60 Lincoln Neb. Four handicap classes offer $1,000 in prizes entrants may contact the course or call 967 4101. UPI reported Nebraska star Johnny Rodgers was placed on two year probation after pleading guilty to a service station robbery.
Lorain County Community College cross country coach Jack Wilhelm announces Tim Flaherty former Elyria High School track and cross country veteran will run for the Commodores this fall. Flaherty has competed in Lake Erie Amateur Athletic Union races and, since high school graduation in 1967, joins a strong Elyria squad of runners with records in the mile and two mile.
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