Clarke breaks two mile world mark in Sweden
Australian star Ron Clarke set a world two mile record of 8 minutes 19.8 seconds at Vaesteraas, Sweden. He aims to challenge his 5,000 meter world mark of 3 minutes 16.6 seconds in Stockholm next week with pacemaking help possible.
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Palmer Nicklaus Lead Canadian Open On Easy Montreal Course
Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus head a field of 156 at the Canadian Open beginning Thursday at the Montreal Municipal Course. The 6,800 yard par 71 layout is refurbished and expected to yield many Birdies with Palmer seeking his first Open win since 1955 alongside Nicklaus the U S Open champion. Don Massengale defends while Kel Nagel Gary Player and Billy Casper challenge for the 30 000 top prize. CBS and CBC will televise the final rounds.
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Tucson sports notes across years in June headlines
In 1962 Chicago anointing Bob Harris as head pro at Tucson National Golf Course joins Jack Nicklaus on the course pro tour. In 1957 Tucson swimmer Dave Jeffrey clocks a mile in 23 01.9 at Himmel Park pool. In 1952 Bud Beringhele miscue sinks Tucson 7 6 at Bisbee Douglas dropping the Cowboys to last.
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Winkles Banquet Scheduled for ASU Baseball Champion Coach
Phoenix guests gather for an achievement dinner honoring Bobby Winkles, ASU baseball coach who led the Sun Devils to the 1967 NCAA championship in Omaha. It marks the second national title by Winkles coached teams in three years.
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Kansas City Voters Pass Bond Issue
Kansas City voters approve a 43 million bond to build a twin stadium sports complex with separate baseball and football venues. The plan includes roofed venues on rolling tracks and aims for 45 000 seated in the baseball stadium and 75 000 in the football stadium with Lamar Hunt backing the project.
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Wright Seeks Fifth Women’s Open Crown At Hot Springs
Mickey Wright, seeking a fifth Women’s National Open title, arrives in Hot Springs to chase victory on the Cascades course. The Dallas veteran says she plays her best golf and feels free after scaling back her schedule, aiming to surpass Bobby Jones in major titles. The field includes 99 players with defending champ Sandra Spuzich among 56 pros and 43 amateurs.
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New Rose Bowl Formula Okayed
In San Francisco AP reports the Pacic-8 adopts a mathematical system to pick the Rose Bowl team. UCLA would have faced Purdue last year if used, after a 14-7 UCLA win over USC and a 9-1 season, while USC was chosen by faculty votes. Purdue edged USC 14-13 in the bowl, and UCLA would have led 30-25 under the new method.
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