Joe Patton

Marie Dillard, 12, of Dawson, Ga., a 4-foot 9-inch, 80-pound bundle of tomboy, earned a starting position with the Braves of the Little Boys League and paced the team to the league title by batting .500 and covering...

Billy Joe Patton, upon being named captain of the Americas Cup golf team: "I'm highly flattered—but I'm afraid it's only a sign you're getting old when they start naming you captain."

1. Lloyd Mangrum2. Max Elbin (golf pro, Burning Tree CC)3. Ford Frick4. Gene Tunney5. Ruth Hirschland (physical fitness researcher)6. William Woodward Jr.7. Kevin McCann (Presidential assistant)8. Jack Kramer9. Dr....

A tribute to some sterling champions

Billy Joe Patton, 32, lumber salesman from Morganton, N.C., is a long hitter who frequently visits the woods off the tees. Top amateur in 1954 Masters and Open, Patton's insouciant banter and gambling tactics make...