A's Top Tigers 5-4 in Frisky Friday Charge
The Kansas City Athletics ended a seven game skid with a 5-4 win over Detroit. Nellie Mathews fueled the A's with three singles and two RBIs, driving in the decisive run in the fourth. Ray Sadecki earned the win for the A's while Don Drysdale took the loss for the Dodgers in a separate game.
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Bob Gibson
S. Louis
Joe Moeller
Chanute Invitational Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament Opens Tomorrow
The Chanute Invitational Semi-Pro Baseball Tournament starts tomorrow at City Park with four games at 1:30 p.m. Eight Kansas teams compete through the week. Pro motors report interest from Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Athletics scouts. Openers feature Columbus vs Bronson at 1:30 p.m., Wichita vs Altamont at 4 p.m., Wayside-Novata vs Parsons at 6:30 p.m., and Chanute Outlaws vs Independence at 9 p.m.
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Bronson
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Managers' Game Is Tonight at Santa Fe Park
The annual Manager's Game features Chanute Little League and Teener League managers and coaches. Two teams will compete at 7 o'clock tonight at Santa Fe Park, weather permitting. Recreation superintendent Martin Rotunno announced the field is playable now but may be canceled if rain worsens.
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Brighthill Edges Badenski In Tight 400 Meter Finish
Britain's track captain Robbie Brighthill outran Poland's Andrzej Badenski by inches in a dramatic 400 meters dash. The win gave Britain a 59 58 lead over Poland at the halfway point of their international meet.
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Daniels defeats Jones in New York bout by decision
The Associated Press reports Billy Daniels, 1942, of New York outpointed Doug Jones, 187, of New York in a ten round fight in New York. In Terracina Italy Sandro Mazzighi 156, Italy knocked out Cecil Mott 153, Phoenix.
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Bomb Blast Hits Grandstand at Richelieu Raceway
AP reports a bomb exploded at Richelieu Raceway in Pointe-aux-Trembles near Montreal early Friday, tearing a section of the grandstand wall and shattering windows. No injuries were reported and authorities investigated the incident.
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Soveregn Tops Kurrewa V For Third Straight Victory
In Newport Rhode Island Sover eign defeated Kurrewa V by 42 seconds on a 122 10 mile Rhode Island Sound course earning a third straight win. The British 12 meter yacht maintained lead throughout and extended its head to head advantage in the series.
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Michigan State football end among 17 in family
Tom Krzemiewski, Michigan State football end from Beaver Falls Pennsylvania, is one of 17 children in the same family.
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Beaver Falls
Oklahoma Picked To Win Big Eight Football
LAWRENCE Kan AP Big Eight sports writers and sportscasters pick Oklahoma to win the football championship this fall. The poll places Missouri second, then Kansas Nebraska Iowa State Colorado Oklahoma State and Kansas State.
Conley-Maclvor In Junior Finals
Peggy Conley of Spokane faces Laura Maclvor of Eglin Air Force Base in the 18 hole final of the USGA national junior girls golf championship at Leavenworth Country Club. The 5 8011 yard par 35 37 72 course hosts the decisive round.
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Decision Tonight Shapes Little League District Field
Jefferson Iowa AP reports three teams Bartlesville Ohio and Mena sha Wis clash tonight to decide which will represent the region in the district Little League baseball tournament in Indianapolis Indiana.
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Baseball Scores Across Leagues Friday Results and Standings
The American League table shows Baltimore at 67 46 593 and New York at 60 59 496 as Detroit 59 60 496 and Minnesota 57 60 487 chase. Friday results: Washington 7 0 Los Angeles, Baltimore 5 New York 4, Chicago 11 Boston 1, Minnesota 7 Cleveland 6, Kansas City 5 Detroit 4. National and International leagues list several matchups with scores and upcoming schedules.
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Area Report On Fishing In Kansas Regions
Kansas forestry fish and game commission reports fishing improving statewide. Farm ponds and streams mostly good. reservoirs fair. Falls River Reservoir fair for channel catfish and black bass. Toronto Reservoir fair for channels. Woodson County Lake good for black bass channels and crappie. Wilson County Lake fair for crappie and channels. Neosho area slow with some black bass. Lake El Dorado and Lake Bluestem fair for bass crappie channels. Butler County Lake slow to fair for bass crappie channels bullheads. Southeast strip pits fair for bass channels sunfish. Fort Scott lake fair for bass channels crappie bullheads sunfish. Bourbon County Lake generally slow all species. Crawford County Lakes slow all species. Montgomery County Lake slow with some bass and channels.
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Recreation Calendar TONIGHT and SUNDAY sports and events
Recreation Calendar lists tonight events including Chanute Oilers vs Humboldt Tic-Toe Chess at 7:00. American Legion Baseball in Russell Kansas East-West All Star Game at 7:00 and 9:00. Sunday schedule covers multiple softball and baseball tournaments with games in Chanute Columbus Bronson Wichita Altamont Wayside Parsons Independence and Chanute, plus a 9 a.m. drama and two soccer matchups at City Park Finders versus Surfin Birds 6 p.m. Red Birds versus Buzzing Blue Bombers 6:45 p.m.
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Examinations Set for Chanute Athletes This Fall
Physical examinations for all junior and senior high school athletes planning to participate in any sport during the school year will be given at 7 p.m. August 28 at Ashley Clinic. The $3 fee is due at exam time. Football mouthpiece fittings occur August 24 and 26 with a makeup on September 1. Equipment checkouts at Royster Stadium run August 25–28, with ninth graders Aug 25 and eighth graders Aug 26. First practices follow the first day of school at 3:15 p.m. August 31 at the stadium.
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Skaters Wed In Frankfurt As Kilius Marries Werner
World pairs figure skating champion Marika Kilius wed Werner in Frankfurt Germany on Friday AP reports. The ceremony united the champion with her partner in life and sport as fans followed the event.
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Oregon bowlers win telephonic finals titles in New York
Port land Journal teams from Portland Oregon won three titles across six divisions at the first annual National Telephonic finals of the Youth Bowl.
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Football Scores From Weekend Games
Philadelphia defeated Pittsburgh 24 to 13 while Detroit and Baltimore finished tied 28 apiece in a late afternoon matchup featuring notable scoring by both offenses and strong defensive stands.
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Kansas City and Oakland Win Close Football Games
Kansas City beat Buffalo 24 to 21 in a tight matchup while Oakland edged Denver 20 to 7 in another NFL action. Both games featured late shifts and notable defensive stands, with KC overcoming a second half challenge and Oakland pulling away after intermission.
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Oilers Hope To Break District Jinx In Tourney
The Chanute Oilers face Humboldt Tic-Toc Chefs at 7 at Fort Scott Main Street Park aiming to snap a two year pattern of losing the first district softball game. Seeded and with a bye last weekend, they must win to advance toward the state tourney as two more rounds unfold over the week with games tonight and tomorrow.
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Big 8 coaches answer questions at pre season luncheon
Eight Big Eight coaches spoke at a Kansas City luncheon, hedging on injuries and sophomores while highlighting team strengths. Nebraska’s Mike Corgan said veterans may rest due to depth. Oklahoma’s Gomer Jones stressed versatile two way linemen. Missouri’s Dan Devine eyed offense adjustments. Kansas’ Jack Mitchell touted a large, heavy line and newcomers. Kansas State’s Doug Weaver praised alumni enthusiasm and early impact. Oklahoma State’s Phil Cutchin anticipated defense under Bowden Wyatt. Colorado’s Eddie Crowder noted veteran linemen yet a young core. Iowa State’s Clay Stapleton forecast another up and down year with many players needing to play.
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