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18 THE TIMES RECORD, TROY, N. MONDAY EVENIKG, JULY 28, 1969 Ray Floyd Wins American Golf Classic AKRON, Ohio (AD Stnekj Hay Floyd ignored the pressure and the over-riding threat Mill Sunday, shot a final round of 65 and won the $125,000 American Golf Classic witti a course record 2K. Floyd, winner of Jacksonville Open earlier this year broke out of Ihc three-way lie with Jack N'icklaus and linbby Mitchell and gave Ihe rugged, par-70 south course at Firestone Country Club its worst heating ever. His 72-hole total wiped oul the record 275 set by Kcu Venturi in 1964 and gave him a four-stroke vidory over host pro Bobby Nichols, who closed with a B7 and vaulted past the slumping Nicklaus and Mitchell, finished at 272. Closed Wilh Itnsh Tom Weiskopf closed wilh a rush, shot a final EG anil claimed third al 274.

The balding Mitchell went to a 73 lor 276 and was tied at that i with Gene Lilller, who had a final 68. Nicklaus blew to a 75, including a siring of six bogies on eight holes, and finished at 278. He shared (hat position with Gciherger, who had a final 69. The leaders were held up for one hour and 45 i by a violent thunderstorm that swept over the course and left il heavy and dolled wilh casual water. Their entire rounds were played under a Ihreal of more rain and with 1 a tornado watch in effect.

Valentin! Cops VSI Sweeps Tom Valcnlini fired a 72-5-67 Io win the Mcns Sweepstakes at Van Schaick Island Country Club Sunday. In Ihe runner-up position was Tom Evers wilh a 72-4-65, followed by Julio Francolini with an 80-10-79 and Jack Roach with a 78-9-70. Class winners--John Flaherty, Liss, 83-17-66; Tom Greene, 81-14-67; Dave Wcisberg, 88-19-69. Olher scores Ron Bisselle, 76-4-72; Frank Baclier, 86-13-73; Torn Kucskar, 78-7-71; James Quinn, 84-12-72; Kay Quhin, 78-771; Bill Harris, S4-12-72; Dene. Valenlini, 81-9-72; Dan Mencu- cci, 81-8-73; Ed Kenny S4-9-75; Bobo LaPlanle, S2-S-77; Walter Garrett, 88-13-75; Bill Lee 81-1071; Walter Troope, 87-14-73; Art Ginsburg, 94-17-74; Aaron Paul, Bernie Vautrin, 96-2670; Sam Cohen, 101-21-80; Jim Conroy, 87-16-71.

Ladies throw-out tourney -Mrs, Henry Dow, 64-14-50; Miss Lucille Daignaiilt, 70-19-51; Mrs. John Campbell, 74-22-52. Class winners--Miss Eleanor 1 Rehberg, 74-27-47; Mrs. Henry Zyfcrs, 83-29-54. Other scores--Mrs.

Ted Bartnick, 71-17-54; Mrs. Frank Rogan, 74-20-54; Mrs. Lin Bass 71-16-55; Mrs. Ann Stowcll, 78-2355; Mrs. Lee Allen, 83-28-55; Mi's Claire Berghammer, 90-30' 60; Miss Joan Moran, 86-31-55.

Aaron's Late Charge Knots Snead In Canadian Head-On Battle Resumes Floyd, 2fi, a brash and confident character, wasted little i in moving out in front. He hirdied the second hole from five (eel, but Itirce pulled THE ASSOCIATED I'llESS York Regains Loop Lead On 5-4 the i (or a bogey. Then came what he called Ihe koy shol of his round, a pilch Io i i three feet on (he sixth for a birdie. "Thai's when I had Ihc feeling I could do il" (he 205-poimder said. Two Stroke He birdied Ihe eighth from IS feet and had a two stroke lead at the turn.

From then on ho steadily pulled away, with three more birdies on Ihe back nine, lie a a route of it with birdie putts of 12 and 10 feet on the 13th and 14th and lopped it off i an eighl-foot bird on the monster (525-yard sixteenth. Floyd, son of a golf pro and a lro regular since 19D3, pushed liis season earnings beyond $71,000 his best year yet. City League Stat Schedule The Troy Recreation Department announced the standings and schedule for the Cily Soft- iall League lor Ihe coining week. Open Division Akins 6-1, UAW 5-2, Izzos 4-2, K. of C.

3-1, llanccllos 3-3, 2-3, Snuggery 2-4, Arsenal 5, Alixs 0-G. American Division Marine Midland 11-2, Marshalls 11-3, AOH 10-4, Van Hens- selaer 7-6, PAC Corp 2-11, Motors 044. Slow Pilch K. of C. 9-2, ICC 11-3, Emeralds 5-8, Firemen 4-6, Troy Post Office 1-11.

The schedule: Monday At 122th Street Arsenal vs. ancellos, Alixs vs. Snuggery at Knickerbacker Van ensselaer Inn vs. Marine Corp, OH vs. PAC; at Prospect osl Office vs.

Firemen. Tuesday At 112lh Street UAW vs. ancellos, 177.05 vs. Apps; at nickerbacker Marshall! vs. arine Midland, AOH vs.

Whit- ecks. Wednesday At 112lh Street Arsenal vs. nuggery Inn, K. of C. vs.

Izzos, Knickerbacker Marshalls s. a i Corp, Marine Mid- nd vs. PAC. Thursday At 112th Street Post Office s. K.

of ICC vs, Firemen Thn York Pirates lieat llencl- ing 54 Sunday a and moved buck into place by half a a in the Eastern League. Rimp I.anior's single. Io renter wilh one out in Ihe ninth assured York of HIP first place a i pushing Kendtiijf into second place. Jack Nutter went Ihc route for the Phillies and now has an H-7 record for Ihc campaign. Ray Conleh'o won in relief and is Hulme Cops Can-Am Race By 77 Seconds Over Amon now 7-3.

other Eastern League games, i a capped double header and pushed Pitlsficld oul of third place. The scores were 2-1 and 1-0. The Manchester was wel Walcrbury dotiblchcadcr postponed because of ground. In York, Heading scored three runs in the (irst on a single by Bob Kelly, two walks and a base- clearing double Io center by a McGravv. York followed in Ihe same inning with singles by Pablo Cruz and Dave Arrington and a walk (o Frank a i Zelman Jack Iben emptied the bases with a double to right center to lie (he score.

In Ihe ninth Gene Clines singled Io icft and stole his 4Dlh base, On Shoemaker's fly to right, Clines moved to Ihird and scored on Rimp a i single Io center. At i a Fernando iinrlcd the Pioneers to Vega their first shutout o( (lie year as lie tchcd Elmira Io a 1-0 victory the Pitlsfield Red Sox Io mpletc (heir sweep of Sun- ay's doubloheader. Vega limited the Red Sox, lio had won nine slraight, to st lour i as lie picked up fourlh win in six decisions. Famechon Tops Horocfa By Point SYDNEY, A a i a (API- Australia's Johnny Famechon narrowly retained Ms share of (he world featherweight liox- ing title today by outpointing Fighting Harada of Japan in a IS round title bout al Sydney Stadium. Famechon, a 2-1 pre-figlit favorite to relain his World Boxing Council and Ring Magazine recognized crown, was awarded the decision by a one point edge 70'69 over the former flyweight and ban lamweight king.

The viclor picked Ihe biggest check of his career, $34,000. Tim World Boxing Association recognizes Sho Saijya ol a a as the champion. INLAND TIRES Premium--Nylon--Poly TIRES WHEELS HARRY RICH RJver St. Shop Troy Lansingburgh Independents Vll-Slars 010 100 700 0-- 9 13 2 6 Year Olds 020 007 ODD 1-10 Mark Lanni and Larry Der Gurhiau; Dave Pendergast and 2rnie Kniese All-Stars--Mark Lanni, grand lam homer and single 16 Year Olds--Ed Gurahain hree singles; Jack Joslin, trip Rocky Crola, double Valerford 000 001 4- 5 4 535 110 0--15 12 Bob Dumis, Steve Whipple (3 ind Ed Williams, Dave Fontain Dave Pendcrgasl, Erni Kniese (S) Pat McGralh Lansingburgh--loe Swertinsk' hree singles; Dave Pendergas! three singles; Pat McGralh, tw and two singles Masonics 240 102 1--10 13 Burgh Holary 031 Oil 0-- fi 12 Mark Lanni and Paul Brisson Joe Jeraci Jim Laudon Rocky Crola (2), Larry Lang worthy (6) and Ernie. Kniese.

Troy Mark Lanni, foi singles and double; Kevin Mi i Iwo singles; Paul Bri son, three singles; Mike loncy, two singles; Tom Blair, double. Burgh Mike Ryan, double; Bob Sec, double and two singles; Rocky Crola, triple and Iwo singles. Tonight At 6 Troy Masonics vs. Whilehurst Saratoga Harness Entries 1st--Pacf, mile, (GPO. 7..

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eligible: Debbie Day. $500. 3rd--Trol, nillf, ounlain Archer Dlhoun Hanover ulic Clancy ale mriy Kate HtlE W. iK'er Relation enz'J a Also eligible: ullivan. 4tli-Fnce.

mile, tSM. ardtos Queen arrcll's Boy nun tain Bonanza hanila oganlus Melburn onfio Brown lebel Land Pal Damons Choice Also eligible: EeJl )anccr. Slh-Part, mile, 1600. S'ew Luck Drram tunnymeile June Joiy Wyn Muss Muldonn Jniler The Rug Chesters Treasure mile, fSM. lalliput icncr.il Cash Oreeon xlha Tag Colonlc Boy tcbcl Guy Volo Direct Hchel Land Ted Also eligible: Hnbo Lady.

Ith-rate, tnlte, $3W, D. iniRht Model icrcnity Kua Marietta C. John D. C. S.

K. Phil Hegina's Dynamic am's Pride Also eliaible: Lucky l.M, i mile, 11,004. Wicked Cetaivay Tick Touch Cover Girl Crcfihvood Copper Slar Beacon lly I1R11T Al 1 Auto Haclng Writer Kxcept 1 Iwo ymmfislers lamed Pete, Hie auto racing script tlic weekend held true form--particularly lhal por- ion of il relating to the rich Canadian American Challenge Cup series. Twcnty-six-ycar-old Pete llam- Iton won bis eighth race in NASCAIt's Grand Touring division, a 120-milcr at Hickory, N. while 25-year-old I'etc Hcvson won one of two 100- milers for USAC championship cars and place third in the other al Indianapolis, Dennis Hulmc, extending the absolute domination of Team McLaren in the Can-Am series, won the Klondike 200 road race al Edmonton, Alberta, by 11 seconds over Ferrari's Chris Amon.

Roger McCluskcy, a 30-year- old veteran of all types of racing, survived a dust cloud at Term llaule, to win a 100- lap dirl (rack event for USAC stock cars. And Richard Petty, two-time Southern stock car champ, won a pair of 200-milers at Maryville and Nashville, as he warmed np for Ihe $110,000 Dixie 500 next Sunday. Iliilmc's i at Edmonton was his second in Ihe four races thus far on Ihc 1969 Can- Am and schedule. His driving mate, car owner New Zealander Bruce won Ihe other two, Amon, briiifiing Ihe red Italian Ferrari 612 Io the grid for only the second lime, was Hiilme's only I a after McLaren's own bright orange Chevrolcl-powcrcd machine was forced out during the 35th lap. Jt was a rare engine failure for the a team.

A new a a a 211 designed by Texan Jim Hall made its debut at Edmonton and was driven to fourlh place by former world driving champ John Surlces of England. Toronlo's George Kalon was third. Dan Gnrney, America's lop international competitor; won the first 100-miler for USAC cars at Indianapolis Raceway Park, putting his Eagle Ford across the finish line a scant 50 led ahead of Al Unser of Albuquerque, N.M. Rcvson was third in a Brab- bam-Revco, while McClnskey was fourth in a Coyote-Ford and A.J. Foyt fifth in another Coyote-Ford.

Mario Andrelti, seeking his sixth USAC championship victory, finished ninth in Ihc first race after a loose wheel caused him to a an unscheduled pil slop. In (he second race, the ItlGi) Indianapolis champ (angled with McCluskcy in one of (he early laps and Jell so far behind licvson thai he never caught up. It was Kcvson's (irsl USAC victory and his Hrahham-Reveo was the first car with a foreign power plant Io win a championship evcnl for I cars. His winning speed was 91.067 miles per hour. After his narrow victory in Ihe first race, i had fuel lank (rouble at the start of the second 100 anil didn't complete a lap.

McCluskey's victory nt Terro Haute strengthened his hold on first place in the USAC stock car standings. The driver gained (he lead on (ho 82nd lap after Ihe race had been slopped briefly because of dust, Yugoslavian First Foreigner To Win Clay Courts Crown By I'HEWtTT Associated Press Sporls Writer INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (AP) Yugoslavia's Zcljko Franulovic, irst foreigner in 25 years Io 'win he U.S. Clay Court men's singles tries laler this summer to vin his own country's tennis championship for the first time. "I'll play in that tournment at Jelgrade because il means a lot me," the 22-year-old parl- ime law student said Sunday after beating top top-ranked American Arthur Ashe, 8-6, 6-3, 6-4, (or the U.S.

crown. He was also explaining why le probably won't he at Forest Hills, N.Y., lor the U.S. Open tennis tourney, where as he is defending champion. The Yugoslavia championships begin Kainialer Belmonte O'Connor Paquet Sn rouse Bossartl Coon MacKay Morrison Lobell, Silky Morel No Driver No Driver r. Davi! Allen 1-ariRtry Jevons G.

Rlchanh Jr. TJupre Vanidcstine a i Lamb Falcons Split Twin Bill Tom Murley's run-scoring single in the bottom of the fourth inning saved the, second game ol a double-header for the Cohoes Falcons, 4-3, after they dropped the first one 7-0, lo the Moriah AC in exhibition play at Lans ing Park Sunday. John Jones led the hitting at tack for the Athletic Club in the first game with a double anc two singles, while Jim Barbe wilh three singles and Bill While wilh a double aided in the win. A a Choiniere ripped a double and a single for thi losers. In the second game Murlej also cracked a double while Mike Fusco a triple and Armand Choiniere had two singles for Cohoes.

John Jones had three singles and Bob Kaplor stroked out a triple and a single for the losers. Joyce's Dream Adios No Driver Moran JJacKay Tatter Bromley J. DeSanLis irsi Game 112 002 1011--7 13 ooo ono noo-o 5 Aug. 20, the U.S. Open a week And Franulovic admils liis hances on the Forest Hills courts would be slim Ic has bcalen Ashe in I i wo matches this year, but said iimday's malch, if played on irass, "would have gone just lie other way.

Asbe would win three sets I haven't ilayed enough on grass." The Yugoslav's victory, worth 5,000 in Ihe $25,000 event at Voodslock Club, was the high ight of a virtual foreign sweep The new women's singles is Gail Chanfreau, an Australian who married French ennis player Jean Cha (reau ast year. She defeated 18-year-old Linda Tuero of Metairie, in the "inals, 6-2, 6-2, and slopped Nancy Richey's bid lor a seventh traigbt title by downing the Texan in Saturday's semifinals, Chanfreau and Leslie Bowrey of Australia won the vomcn's doubles, 6-0, 10-8, over iliss Tuero and Emily Burrcr if San Antonio, Tex, Mrs. Bowrey's husband, Bill and Clark Graebner of New York teamed for a 6-4, 6-4 title ictory in men's doubles over Aussies Dick Crealy and Aden Slone. Ashe said fitter Sunday's malch that Franulovic, with four clay titles this year, is great clay player but tbal be could name half a dozen i could beat him. Rod Lavcr, Tony the impressive list started, could beat him, loo, on a gooc day." But il was no good day for tin Davis Cup star from Richmond He missed many easy shot, and was stung by several acei Franulovic serves.

Ashe went ahead 3-0 in tin ast set, hut Franulovic then go key service break and close ut the M-minule match by win ing Ihc last four games. II osl only three poinls in the las Kree games. AC Coliocs Bill Michncr and Jerry a man; Mike Potyrala and Jim Dynko, Hick DeVoe (7). Second Game inn no 300 100 OOx--i 11 9lh--Pace, i I.c Lion Chancy McDee rarolrlon Nugget Hair, King Kyli HIS 0. Xrnins Adioi Kdna Day 1 0 a Full i Barbara O'Rrien ly James ry Dares i Scenp Canadian nhylhm Sharon Glory Tax Kscnrl Also eligible: Lurky Leo.

Summer Clearance NOW 10 Values to 19.95 SHOES Discontinued Styles Values to 19.95 ALL SALES FINAL! NOW 10 Values to 19.95 DeSamis Picard MacKay a i i a a A liulcher AC Cohoes John Asliley and Jerry a man; Dick Sagandorf and Jim Dynko. MANUFACTURER'S SHOE OUTLET 4 A I SQUARE, TROY Charge OPEN TlUm. I FBI, TIL 9 SAT TO 1 P.M. Prep League Schedule The Troy Recreation Department announced Ihe standings and schedule for its prep basketball a Sunday. The standings: Crusaders Cannoneers 30, Trojans 3-2, Cadets 2-2, i 1-3, Sabers 0-5.

Schedule: Monday at 7:30 Cailots vs. Cannoneers, al 9 p.m. Crusaders vs. KniRhls. Tuesday at 7:30 Trojans vs.

Knifihts, nt 0 p.m. Crusaders vs. Cannoneers. Wednesday at 7:30 Cannon- eers vs. Sabers, at 9 p.m.--Crusaders vs.

Cartels. Thursday at 7:30 Crusaders vs. Trojans, al 9 p.m.--Knights vs. Cannoneers. Top Five Scorers: Sylvester Canly, (Trojans) 75, Kd Tromfolcy (Ralicrs) John (Cadets) 47, Jon Olnsltwn a 4li, Joo a a 45, Emerson Wins Tennis Title GSTAAD, Switzerland (AP)-Roy Emerson of Australia fealed Holland's Tom Okker 6-1 12-14, 6-1, 6-4 Sunday for the men's singles title at the fistaat Open Tennis Tournament.

Krancoisc Durr of France took the women's crown with a 6-4, 4-6, G-2 viclory over Rose a Casals of San Francisco F.merson wore down Okkcr in Ihe all-professional men's final-a 3 hour, strnggli played in sweltering heat. Miss Durr and Miss Casals both pros, dueled i i a through Ihe first two sets, wit the American i i a fallci ini; in the Ihird alter a i (irsl two Raines. A HOT A Trainer El liot Burch, conditioner fo flokeby has his sifilifs set on at least three stake, wins al Saratoga. He has Arl. and I.cllers in the Travers his grass champion, For a in the Ilernard liarnch Handicap, and Amerigo I.ady a likely prospect in the Diana Handicap.

ATTENTION BOWLERS! DEMENTO'S LANES are now under new management. All League commitmfinls will be honored. Plcose coll or stop in and meet the monagcr to confirm your league's time. We are now getting the alleys in shape (or your enjoyment. Hope tn meet all W'Cjf ttniml THE A A PHOIVF Today With Sudden Death MONTHKAL (Al 1 Tommy Aaron's terrific charge sent the Canadian Open Golf Championship inlo a a i i Sunday ami created a lie with volcrnn Sam Sncad nt 275 for the 72-holc route.

Aiii'on sliol a course record of Bl, eight under par, in his mag- i i a hid io shod Ills In ides- ma id role in 10 years of lourna- mcnl golf. Tlie 57-year-old Snead, grml- all)' losing liis six-stroke lead oint! into Hie fourlh rnund, missed a great chance on the 18lh green when he a lined up a S5-fool eagle putt and saw il Io drop a fool, lie was down with his birdie Io create Hie tie. a officials announced a the 18-hote playoff will be held today. The neck-ami' neck i i was 13 strokes under the I'incgrovc Club's par (or four rounds. Sncad started with a load of six strokes over Aaron and young Denims of Menominee, who faded hadly for a 79 and 290 total.

Sncad made Ihe first i in par, and over a stretch, Aaron was able to Siii-iid nt Ihe Ifilh wilh 40-fool birdie Maying just ahead of Sncad, A rolled up 40-foot hid an a al Ihc 18lh a missed by five indies, than tapped in his birdie. Tho i i head-on hnlllc let! Ihe rest of Ihe field well hack. Hilly Ciispcr came through wilh a (ive-iindcr-par f7 to grab Ihe next snot al 2HO. Al Raiding of Toronto was low a a i a firing a closing lift for 282 and joining Hob Charles ol New Zealand and a a a i Kono of a a At 283 were (icorgc Knudson of Toronto and tour regulars Hob iiosburg, i and John Jacobs. Ito.snnrg finished wilh a 66, emi.illinj! the course record until Aaron ripped il apart i 64.

Aaron grinned amiably when Sncad joshed him gnod.nalured. ly at a press conference. a do you i you're (loins'?" said Sam to Tommy. "Afler five holes I thought I I'm pretty tired a al) Ilicsc rounds and I'd like Io know why you had Io pick today to set a course record. I (nought if I stiot two under par I would in," Aaron, 32, said when he got to the he didn't know Suead faltered anywhere anil didn't i he had caught thi veteran, "It's been a long time since I've been in a playoff--a couple of years ago at Cleveland wilh Palmer and the late ice officials said drivers were lining into each other because ey couldn't sec.

Jerry Smith of Appleton, whittle off only one stroke witli against one over-par effort. ul Fcltner of Colgate, third in a Fairlane. began slipping, taking a at the Pelty collected for his 15th. His birdie at the ISIh was his eighth and ninth his only one on the last lap. Aaron duplicated his first-nin ason's earnings past Ihe $60,0 mark.

Tony I.ema," said Aaron. WOOLWORTH STORES.