K State QB Morrison to Speak at Kiwanis Club
Kansas State quarterback Dennis Morrison will appear at a Chanute Kiwanis Club meeting at the Tioga Hotel Monday night. The stop is part of the Wildcats Purple Pride Ambassador Tour. Morrison, a senior from Pico Rivera California, starred in 1971 and 1972 and draws national preseason attention.
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Ryun Near Munich With Heat Victory
Jim Ryun moved closer to his Olympic goal with a quarterfinal win in the 1500 meters at the U S Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene Oregon He clocked 3 45 1 in the heat and will run in the semifinals Dave Wottle also advanced to the finals field while Steve Prefontaine led a 5000 meter heat in 13 51 2 George Young and others posted times opening the door for Sunday finals Twenty runners advanced across events including Willie Davenport Rod Milburn Lee Evans Tommie Turner and Maurice Peoples in sprint heats and related races.
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Major League Standings Ju
Standings for JU show current league positions with only scheduled games listed. The brief notes each team’s place and upcoming matchups.
Twins fire Rigney appoint Quilici as new manager
The Minnesota Twins dismissed Bill Rigney as manager and promoted Frank Quilici to replace him. Quilici, 32, had retired as a player in 1970 and joined the Twins as a coach for 1971, becoming the fifth coach on the staff. Rigney, 45, had previously managed the Giants and Angels before joining Minnesota.
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Freehan Widens Lead In All Star Catcher Vote
New York AP Detroit catcher Bill Freehan has widened his lead over Ray Fosse for the American League starting catcher spot in the All-Star game in Atlanta. Freehan 448,923 votes to Fosse 310,903 as weekly tabulations show Freehan pulling away. Voting ends Sunday.
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Howe Happy with Performance After 1500m Heat
Jerome Howe of Kansas State finished third in the first 1500 meters heat behind Duncan McDonald who won in 3 45.6. Howe clocked 3 47.0 and said he was glad to qualify and stayed near the front. He predicted Jim Ryan and Dave Wattle likely to take the top two spots and a chance for the third Olympic berth.
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Tigers Coleman Blanks KC 7-0
Detroit pitcher Joe Coleman and Tony Taylor led a 7-0 win over Kansas City, as the Tigers claim momentum in the AL East. Taylor posted three hits and three runs, while Coleman allowed six hits with six strikeouts. The victory ends a four game skid and fuels hopes of sweeping Chicago series.
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Galesburg and St Pat's Triumph in Chanute Softball
Galesburg and St Patrick's posted 3-2 wins in Chanute fast pitch division games. Duccy earned the win for Galesburg on a four hitter, while Ponce drove in the decisive run for St Patrick's with a single in the bottom of the inning. Roy Marts pitched for Foodtown with nine strikeouts. The Bantam girls saw the Pinks beat the Golds 17-7 as Debbie Vogel homered and Mary Rousch connected for the Golds.
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Chanute Blues cancel two games amid tournament play
The Chanute Blues cancel Friday and Sunday games here due to their participation in the 42nd Kansas Championship Tournament opening tonight in Wichita. They were set to host Lawrence tonight and Topeka Chiefs Sunday, while arranging a first round game against Wichita Service Auto Glass at 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Bunky Henry Leads Canadian Open After First Round
Bunky Henry shot a six under 65 to take a one stroke lead at the Canadian Open in Fort Erie Ontario. Tommy Sanderson followed at 66 while Sam Snead Gay Brewer Lou Graham and Sam Adams were at 67. Lee Trevino carded 69 in his first start since U S Open title defense.
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Minor League Scores Hit High Marks
Minor League teams posted big totals in Thursday games with football like final scores. UCT edged Wells Clothiers 14 to 13 in a rough finish, while OCAW crushed Busy Bee Cafe 18 to 6 after seven late runs.
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Dave Ambler
Lester Rhine
Santa Fe rookie wins as league games erupt
Santa Fe clinched a 17-7 win over Chanute Lumber with Russell Owens pitching all the innings and a five run first inning. Hulls Barber Shop defeated Burghart Lumber 19-15 behind a four run fifth inning as Leonard Brooks and Kurt Richwine earned the win while Bruce Myers and Jeff Yakle pitched for Burghart.
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American Association Scores: Wichita 5 Omaha 0
Evansville 6 Tulsa 2 Town 5 Denver 1 results show Wichita defeat Omaha 5 0 with Evansville besting Tulsa 6 2 and Town beating Denver 5 1 in American Association action.
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Chanute CCC nine-hole team wins SEK Junior Golf meet
Chanute Country Club nine hole team captured first place in the Southeast Kansas Junior Golf League season finale at Crestwood, posting a 198 led by David Cloke and Martha Johnson. Cloke shot 38 and Johnson 53 as Chanute totaled 583 for the four meets.
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Home Runs Power Woodpeckers in Junior Division Softball
The Woodpeckers won 36 to 14 in girls junior division softball. Julie Hosack hit a solo homer for the winners in the first inning. Cara Fairchild Brenda Wells and Patty Standfast homered in a 14 run sixth inning. Karen Stokes of the Vultures hit two homers.
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Orley's Rips Mid-America In VFW Major League Wins
Orley's rip Mid-America Refinery 12 2 behind Hale Ellis and Metzen home run. First National rallies Ash Grove Cement 8 6 in final inning for slim win. Orley's improves to 8 3 as Mid-America First National combine for 11 hits with Sewart and Roush homers. PRATT Kan AP weekly fishing report lists reservoir and lake levels and fish conditions across several counties.
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Signing Ron Allen Joins Arizona Hoop Squad
Ron Allen a 6-2 guard from Neosho County JC Chanute Kansas signed a letter of intent with the University of Arizona. Coach Fred Snowden praised him as the best guard to graduate from a junior college this year and said he will stabilize the backcourt. Allen averaged 24 points per game this season with eight assists and eight rebounds.
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Grand Slam Sparks Hookers Victory Over Fighters
Julie McDonald hit a grand slam and Jenny Barker homered twice to spark the Hookers to a 20 10 Senior Division girls softball triumph over the Fighters. Teresa Clements Julie DeLa Torre and Teena Stoll also homered for the winners. Patti Ponce homered for the Fighters.
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Tonight's Lineup at Santa Fe Park Highlights Divisional Games
VFW Major League features Thayer State Bank against Con solidated Oil at 6 30 and Bank of Commerce versus Orley's Cafe at 8 30. VFW Minor League lists Dairy Queen versus J C Penney at 6 00 and Santa Fe Park as the venue. Rookie League has Koch Furniture against Naff and Bolze at 6 00. Church Softball Slow Pitch division games run Nazarene versus Nu Wa Campers at 7 00 Humoldt Lutheran at 8 00 and Farmers Discount versus United Brethren at 9 00 all at Santa Fe Park.
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Billie Jean King Captures Fourth Wimbledon Title
Billie Jean King of Long Beach California won her fourth women's singles crown at Wimbledon today defeating defending champion Evonne Goolagong of Australia in straight sets 6 3 6 3.
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