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Contents

10 See You Later, Jim Ryun
That's what Jim Grelle said when he learned of the Kansas miler's plans. So Ryun went out on his own and set a record

14 A Thunderation of Sluggers
When it comes to hitters, the National League is the place to find them, with two dozen players batting .300

18 The Judge Throws the Book at Ali
Artist Robert Handville was there to record the moment when the world heavyweight champion lost his day in court

20 "What's Wrong with Nicklaus?"
The U.S. Open champion tells his own story of his record-breaking triumph at Baltusrol

26 The Reign in Spain of King Manolo
To his countrymen, Manolo Santana is the whole game of tennis, a man whose victories have thrilled a nation

30 Boppers and a Golden Swinger
They may never win a tournament, but the rookies on the ladies' pro golf tour have their winning ways

36 From Spikes to a Blue Suit
Jocko Conlan tells how he got into umpiring and why he and his co-workers almost went out on strike in 1964

50 The Leaky-roof Circuit
Alice Higgins nostalgically recalls when she rode in the Midwest county-fair horse shows all summer long

The departments

6 Scorecard
40 People
43 Bridge
44 Tennis
48 College Football
60 Baseball's Week
62 For the Record
63 19th Hole

Credits on page 62

Cover photograph by Walter Iooss Jr.

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