De Vicenzo Wins Houston Champions International
Roberto De Vicenzo captured the $100 000 Houston Champions International title with a three under par 68 final round, finishing at 287 to beat Lee Trevino by one stroke. Trevino failed to convert a four foot putt on 18 as De Vicenzo signed his card after confirming the scoring with his attorney. Dan Sikes tied for third at 276, while Jack Nicklaus and Tommy Aaron shared fourth and fifth at 278 and 279 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Recer
Houston
Roberto de Vicenzo
de Vicenzo
Texas
Lee Trevino
Horizon City
Texaro
Trevino
Dan Sikes
Jack Nicklaus
Davis Wins Speedway Opener at Winchester Speedway
Davis Brothers Chevy driver Don Davis won the first modified feature at Winchester Speedway on a night of packed grandstands. He was followed by Buddy Armel Muss Wyant Irvin King and Ray Dovel with Charlie Johnson taking the semi late model feature. Promoter Clem Lamaster praised a record flow of races ending by 10 15 p.m. The track will run weekly Saturdays at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Davis
Davis Brothers
Winchester Speedway
Davis
Buddy Armel
Muss Wyant
Irvin King
Ray Dovel
Charlie Johnson
Chevy
Bob Armel
Doug Bailey
John Larrick
Donald Golightly
Clem Lamaster
Lamaster
Dick Warrenfeltz
John Haberback
McLain Blasts Tiger Fans After Big Win
Detroit pitcher Jim McLain blasts Tigers fans as front-running and abusive after defeating the California Angels 5 2 for his fourth straight complete game win. He cites fan treatment of Kaline and others as a factor in last year’s pennant loss and says he plans to stay despite booing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Halls
Associated Press Sports
Detroit
Tigers
Tiger
California Angels
Norm Cash
McLain
Day racing at Shenandoah Downs in May
Shenandoah Downs in Charles Town West Virginia will run day racing for ten days starting May 20 with two doubleheaders. Eight afternoon programs will start at 1 45 p m and nine races will be carded daily. Twin bills are set for May 25 and Memorial Day May 30 ahead of the normal 7 15 p m post on May 31. Opened in 1959 it has rarely hosted daytime racing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Town
W. VA
Shenandoah Downs
Robert G. Leavitt
Shenandoah
Maryland
Delaware
James Wood Wins Apple Blossom Invite Amid Relay Controversy
James Wood edged Handley to win the Apple Blossom Invitation track meet as the mile relay clinched the trophy after a dispute over a lane violation. Records fell including Thompson 9.9 in the 100 and Foreman 6-2 high jump.
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James Wood
Handley
Woodmen
Colonels
Jim Casey
Jimmy Omps
Bill Pace
Virginia High School League
Tommy Thompson
Doug Nichols
T. W. Massie
Don Ratliff
Earl Foreman
Rhodes
Wert
Roy
Whitmire
Page
T. Thompson
Walker
Haines
Hughes
Boyd
Massie
Cowley
Scully
Roberts
Ace
Mile — Coleman
Fields
Comer
Pulse
Troxell
Almond
Stillwell
Strassburger
Whitmord
Ratliff
Roth
Wolfe
Barnes
Veach
Hinton
Davis
Nichols
Combs
Brown
McCraw
Fulton
Albemarle
Martin
Bragg
Hamilton
Beasley
Apple Blossom
Pipers Win ABA Title in Pittsburgh Thriller
The Pittsburgh Pipers won the ABA championship by defeating the New Orleans 113 to 112 in a best-of-seven series. A crowd of 11,457 at Civic Arena saw the decisive game as the Pipers led most of the way to clinch the title. Owner Gabe Rubin expressed satisfaction that the victory justified the effort.
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Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pipers
American Basketball Association
The
Pipers
New Orleans
Gabe Rubin
Civic Arena
Hornets Face Prince Georges After Loss to Allegany
Allegany Community College of Cumberland Md beat Shenandoah College 4 to 1 here Saturday to hand Shenandoah its 10th loss as Allegany improved to 11 5. Ken Lancaster and Vic Ryan sparked the fourth inning with key singles while Art Femi homered for Shenandoah. Steve Walters pitched the win, while Shenandoah starter Mike Cahill was relieved by Rittenauey and Dierkes. Shenandoah hosts Prince Georges tomorrow at 1 30 pm.
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Allegany Community College of
Cumberland
Shenandoah College
Shenco
Bobby Leazer
Tingle
Charlie Dierkes
Hornets
Art Femi
Trojans
Allegany
Steve Walters
Mike Cahill
Rittenauey
Dierkes
Shence
Prince Georges
Allegany Defeats Shenco 4 16 in Pitcher's Duel
Allegany edges Shenco 4 to 3 in a tight baseball tilt as Walters and Donis lead with timely hits. Cahill Rittenauer Dierkes and Bressler combine for Shenco on the mound and at the plate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegany
Steve Walters
Donis
Shenco
Cahill
Rittenauer
Dierkes
Bressler
Schmelyun Wins At Hagerstown In First Friday Show
Rick Schmelyun of Tanneytown Md won the 35 lap Spring Championship for supermodifieds at Hagerstown Speedway earning a 700 payday with a 100 bonus for back to back titles. The race featured four leaders and 35 cars in the pits with Miller second and Schmelyun never headed after lap 16. Heats were won by Miller Smith Swarmer and Ruby.
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Hagerstown
Rick Schmelyun
Tanneytown
Hagerstown Raceway
Schmelyun
Eyler
Ford
Maryland
Olympic
Bob Marchefka
Mitch Smith
Milt Miller
Miller
Schmelyan
Pete Swarmer
Boyd Arnold
Elmer Ruby
Buddy Armel
Muss Weyent
Bot Marhefka
Harry Carbaugh
Smith
Swarmer
Ruby
Bob Marhefka
Paul Miller
Bobby Allen
Ray Dovel
Rick Schmelgan
Richard Lupo
Dutch Snider
Clark Named Top Quantico Ace At Relays
Marine lieutenant Bill Clark was named outstanding male performer at the 12th Quantico Relays. He set meet records in the 5000 meters and 10000 meters and eyes the Olympic team for the 10000 meters and marathon. Byron Dyce of NYU and Erv Hall of Villanova also had top finishes as meet records were set by Clark and others.
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Marshall Johnson
Quanteko
Bill Clark
Clark
Quantico
ICA
Notre Dame
Boston
Mexico City
NYU
Byron Dyce
Violets
Villanova
Erv Hall
Dave Patrick
Bizzarro
al Oerter
New York A.C
Milton Sonsky
Bruce
Barry Brown
Wyomin Tyus
Tennessee State
Mamie Rallins
Chicago
Mayor Daley Youth Foundation
Daley
Willye White
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Miller Barber
Winchester
Airport Road
Athur, Inc
Boscawen Street
Winchester, Virginia
Jimmy Laise, JR
Vic Arthur, III
Walter Barr
Hinkle
Morrison
Rams
Ross
Martinsburg
Fort Hill
Stars of Apple Blossom
Allegany Trips
Ken Lancaster
Femi
Vic Ryan
Lannon Law
Regal Belle
Ricotta
Master Gus
Te Solus
Whirlie
Tom Tartar
Fran's Folly
Pimpernal
Old Castle
Big Bang
Fly By Wire
Robt. Richardson
Topaze King
Paper Dare
Till
Big Ham
Mercutio
Grand Daddie
Count Rampart
Tech Alumni Meeting
Jerry Claiborne
Virginia Tech
Winchester Country Club
Claiborne
Mac’ McEver
VPI Student Aid Assn
Dyce
Eagle
Creighton
Mass
Manhattan
Traval
Bel Cathe
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