Red Cross Expands Water Safety Classes In June
Fannin County Red Cross announces a summer water safety program starting Monday June 4 at Bonham State Park Lake. Dr. James W. Davis will lead courses for advanced beginner and intermediate swimmers, plus a swimmer aides class aimed at mothers and housewives to assist in teaching. Additional sessions run June 11 to 29 with multiple instructors and aides.
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Alston optimistic Dodgers keep pace with Mets win
Dodgers beat the Mets 6-3 at the Polo Grounds as Larry Burright drove in two and Maury Wills stole three bases. Ed Roebuck pitched five shutout innings in relief. Ron Fairly and Willie Davis contributed, while Alston noted a cautious optimism for the pennant chase.
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Mejias Named Best of Colts in Houston Debut Season
Cuban outfielder Roman Mejias rapidly became Houston's NL hero with two opening day home runs against the Cubs. After 46 games, he leads the city with a near .300 average, 12 homers, 30 RBIs, 55 hits, and 25 runs, aiming for about 25 to 40 homers this season.
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Beginning Monday County Pony League Schedule Listed
The Fannin-Grayson Pony League begins Monday June 4 with a season running through July 30. Playoffs start August 1 and run through August 10 as best two of three series. Schedule lists matchups each week with byes and repeat dates across Windom Bells Trenton Ector Dodd City.
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Brewer Leads Memphis Open After First Round
Gay Brewer fired six birdies and an 80 foot chip for a six under par 64 to lead the Memphis Open by one stroke. Arnold Palmer shot 71 to lag behind as Gary Player Don January and Billy Maxwell each posted 65s in a 140 player field.
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Sugar Ray Robinson Drops Out of The Ring Top 10
Sugar Ray Robinson former middleweight and welterweight champion was removed from The Ring magazine's top 10 due to inactivity. This marks the first time since 1941 he was not ranked among welterweights or middleweights, aside from a retirement period from December 1952 to October 1954.
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30 as a Milestone in a Promising Year
A reader quotes a personal claim for good fortune, stating that reaching 30 will signal a great year ahead. The line reflects optimism and forward-looking sentiment.
Dodgers and Indians Stay Close in Evening Baseball
Omaha kept pace with the league leader by beating Dallas Ft Worth 7-3 as Indianapolis defeated Denver 5-3. Louisville’s Denny LeMaster struck out 13 at Oklahoma City, while George Brunet took the loss. Jack Smith earned his third win in three days for Omaha. The night concluded with Denver and Indianapolis tied at four runs through four innings. The same teams meet again with Louisville at Oklahoma City, and Omaha hosting Dallas Fort Worth.
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Pairings Listed For AAAA Baseball Tournament Openers
Houston Bellaire meets Corpus Christi Carroll and Lufkin faces Odessa in Class AAAA opening games of the state schoolboy baseball tournament on June 5. Other openers match Richardson against El Campo in Class AAA and San Antonio Lee against Semino. Third places in both divisions will be determined on June 6.
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Burleson Star Athlete Chooses TCU Next Fall
Jack Miller, a four sport standout at Burleson high school, will enroll at Texas Christian University next fall. Miller was runner-up in the Class 1A 220 yard dash and third in the 100 at the state track meet, and he also earned letters in football basketball and baseball.
Ancient Village Found Off Quimper In France
UPI reports scientists near Quimper claim to have excavated a village submerged by the sea 2,500 years before Christ. They date wood fragments in the area to about 6,000 years ago based on radioactivity measurements.
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Women's Bowling League Moves to Thursday Afternoon
Mrs. James Clark, director of women's events at Bonham Lanes, announced the Wednesday Morning Housewives League will switch to 2 p.m. Thursdays for the summer months. Women wishing to join should sign up at the Lanes.
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Engineer Says He Can Build Field for Dome Stadium
Weldon F. Appelt claims he can build Houston's domed stadium with the remaining 13.4 million in dome funds. Architects told the court the project cannot be built for under 15 million under the original bond. He offers to cover the difference as his fee and proposes a ground-up arched, sliding-roof stadium with nine escalators for spectator access.
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