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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1960
Page
8
Pirates beat Milwaukee 5-4 in 10 innings as Rocky Nelson hits his second homer for a 4s-game bulge over the Braves. Nelson's leadoff shot sparked a late rally. Bob Friend earned the save.
The New York Yankees drop two straight for the first time in over a month as Washington Senators win 5 to 3 in 10 innings. Pete Ramos and Chuck Stobbs hold the Yanks to three hits while Art Ditmar soaks the loss after a 3 0 lead vanishes. Stubbs wins in relief for Washington, while Cleveland and Baltimore also pick up wins.
American League standings show New York 43 27 and Cleveland 42 28 with Baltimore 45 wins. Tuesday's games saw Washington defeat New York 5 3 in ten innings and Baltimore top Boston 9 4.
Four Kansas City figures backed by two million dollars head to Chicago to dicker on buying the Athletics. Ernest Mehl Sal Capra Earl Smith and Byron Spencer will seek a price from Earl Vollers and review operating statements since 1955. Vollers says no rush to sell and other groups show interest as the Chamber of Commerce funds a bid to keep the club in Kansas City.
In Los Angeles Johnny Smith of Los Angeles aged 153 pounds knocked out Chebo Hernandez of Mexico City. In London Terry Downes, 158, stopped Phil Edwards of Wales to retain the British middleweight title. In Caracas Charles Hernandez defeated Vicente Rivas to win the Venezuelan lightweight title.
Local consumer column urges shoppers to verify seller credibility, compare prices, and inspect goods before purchase. It highlights first steps such as asking for receipts, checking warranties, and avoiding pay‑in‑full upfront offers.
Tremendous growth creates openings in flight service travel and control fields with training by National School of Aeronautics. Keep current job during low cost program. includes charm and beauty training for women. NHSC accreditation and nationwide placement. Write with age and contact details for confidential inquiries.
Natasha Matson and Judy Bell led qualifiers in the Colorado Springs Women's Invitational Golf Tournament with subpar rounds. Matson shot 5 under 75 to defend her title while Bell carded 79 and is a past winner. six Kansas women advanced to match play among 16.
Dean Beman and Juan Estrada lead title holders into the 57th Trans-Mississippi at Wichita Country Club. Beman former British amateur champion and last year’s Trans-Miss winner faces Cochran of St. Louis. Estrada is Mexican amateur champion.
The Christians beat the Lutherans 15 to 11 in round two as Neil Krone hit a second inning home run off Earl Stevens and Bob Uden. The Christians then defeated St. Patrick's 4 to 0 behind strong pitching from R Burghart and Wolford.
Gene Sarazen, veteran of four decades, says Arnold Palmer could achieve a historic grand slam by winning the British Open, then the U S PGA to complete the sweep. Palmer, already with the American Open and Masters titles, begins 72 holes at St Andrews as qualifiers pare down to 74 players.
Virgil Akins faces Luis Rodriguez in a Louisville welterweight bout with the widow and six children of Rudell Stitch benefiting from 35 percent of the gate. Stitch died saving a companion from drowning in the Ohio River. his July 24 bout was set here. Bud Bruner serves as one of Akins' seconds.
Akins, 32, seeks comeback on a national telecast at 9 p.m. EST in a 10 round bout with Rodriguez. Once champion and twice defeated by Don Jordan, Akins arrives at 12-5 underdog with a 51-24-1 record against Rodriguez’s 28-0 perfect mark. The Cuban won four bouts this year by knockout.
B H Market moved to second in Pee Wee League standings by defeating Pioneer Appliance 10-4 in a makeup game. Jimmy Davis and Jimmy Stemple pitched nine hits allowed for the winners while David Holloway and James Lawson allowed eight hits for Pioneer. Pat Marks hit his fourth home run in seven games and earned ice cream prizes as Foodtown and Armstrong Ice Cream sponsor homers. Two makeup games remain as Wilsons Clothiers face R H next Monday.
Three Martin Tractor pitchers combined on a no hitter as Martin Tractor won 6-4 over Freeto Construction in Teener League makeup play. Joe Anderson started, with Earl Sevyfert and Bill Stange finishing. Scoring came on walks and errors as Martin Tractor and Naff & Bolze sit tied for the lead.
An expanded entry list is anticipated for weekly stock car racing at Chanute Speedway. Chanute Racing Assn. president Glen Halbe notes the large purse draws more drivers, with Ottawa Osawatomie entrants promised and one Wichita entry plus two Joplin entries expected. John Bennett of Osawatomie, who raced here last week, will bring two cars. Time trials start at 8 p.m. with racing about 8 30.
The College of Agriculture at the University of Wisconsin reports a dozen onion varieties have been developed to grow to a more uniform size and have heavier scales to withstand machine jostling.
Santa Fe Employes beat Ash Grove Empl oyes 12 to 6 to take a one game lead in the Minor League standings. Evan's Music defeated Hans Herold 16 to 8 in a makeup game. The schedule notes two makeup games and one tie remaining. JayCees meet Orleys Cafe and Self Service Grocery play Penney's tomorrow at City Park fields.
Humboldt volunteers were summoned about 1 30 am Tuesday to extinguish a fire at a used car lot opposite the Christian church. The blaze started in one car but was contained before heavy damage occurred. A family picnic at Community Park brought Works family relatives together for a visit. James Robert Hamm family guests from Kansas City, preparing to move to Philadelphia in August, attended with others including Mr and Mrs Warren Lesh Mr and Mrs Art Holmes of Chanute and Robert O Works.
Families from Warren Works Harmm and Works families plus townsfolk share visits in Humboldt Benedict and nearby. The Rev Orville Mason announces baptismal rites at First Baptist Church Sunday. Chanute BYF rally hosted by First Baptist Monday with Roy Marks presiding. Humboldt church provides social hour refreshments. Herman Janzen and children visit Humboldt. Richard Googins and others appear in social notes.
The fourth of July visits and travels are listed as families and friends gather across Kansas. The Gowgins and Yates Center boy spent the holiday in Humboldt with his mother Mrs A L Gowgins. Ken Armel and family from Kansas City visited with Mr and Mrs N A Armel. Shara Morris of Tulsa left after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Merle Morris. Joseph R Brooke and wife plan to visit from Arizona and stay with Robert Works while here. Mrs G A Redfield and Bob spent the Fourth in Coffeyville with the John Mahaffys. Redfield stayed longer. Olin F Kelley suffered a stroke Monday night and is receiving care at Allen County Hospital in Iola.
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