Porch controversy caps AL homer spree split by A's and White Sox
In a wild AL doubleheader, 25 homers set a league record as Kansas City beat Chicago 8-7 after Wayne Causey’s three run shot. Al Lopez argued a wall call on Causey’s drive near Finley’s porch, was ejected in the seventh. Gentile and Hansen homered, Orioles faltered as Detroit won in 10 innings. Yankees moved closer with a big win. Boston shut out Washington.
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Associated Press
al Lopez
Charley Finley
White Sox
Wayne Causey
Kansas City
Finley
Nicklaus Fails to Qualify for World Series Berth in PGA
In Columbus Ohio AP Jack Nicklaus makes a final bow in pursuit of a World Series berth as the PGA opens in his hometown. He endured a 10000 mile journey, train worries, passport mishaps, a needed vaccination, and engine failures before returning to try again in Akron for the $50000 winner’s prize. Nicklaus seeks a home crowd edge after tying the St Andrews course record and posting strong British Open form.
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Columbus, Ohio
Jack Nicklaus
St. Andrews
Big Jack Will
Jack
Akron
Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Ken Venturi
Tony Lema
PGA
Ben Hogan
Byron Nelson
Sam Snead
Hallowed St. Andrews
Lema
Barbara
Scotland
London
New York
West Wins At Altoona In Horseshoe Contest
Altoona Old Settlers Picnic showcased a strong horseshoe event with 20 contenders from Southeast Kansas. Jim West of Edna defeated Al Holding of Erie for first place, while Paul Hendrickson of Fredonia beat Marion Rowland of Arma for third. Continuous finalists included Hendrickson Rowland Shoaf and others from Fredonia Arma and Kansas City.
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Altoona
Kansas
Jim West
Edna
al Holding
Erie
Paul Hendrickson
Fredonia
Marion Rowland
Arma
Hendrickson
Rowland
John Shoaf
Holding
West
Norman Jones
Shoaf
Kansas City
C. Shoaf
Ash Grove, B of C Edge Near Top
Ash Grove defeats Orley's 15 to 1 and Bank of Commerce tops Consolidated Oil 9 to 6 as Ash Grove climaxes with a 15 run third inning while Mark Childers pitches a one hitter for the win. Orley's still leads with a 7-2 mark. Commerce close behind at 6-3.
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Ash Grove
Bank of Commerce
Orley’s Cafe
Orley’s
Consolidated Oil
Orley
Mark Childers
Bill Dexter
Dick Guinette
Tony Mitchell
Martin Moore
Steve Almond
Steve Seger
Consolidated
Mark Alonzo
Mike Campbell
Mike Goss
Steve Collins
Bank of Com
Sears Clipped By Santa Fe In Rookie League Loss
Santa Fe Employees defeated league leader Sears and Roebuck 11 to 10 in Rookie League play. Steve Edwards earned the win, and Ed wards drove in two runs for the Santa Fe team. Sears pitchers Speadiey and Noland faced the loss as Santa Fe moved within a half game of first place.
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Sears and Roebuck
Santa Fe
Koch Bros. Furniture
Steve Edwards
Lester Seamster
Edwards
Tennis Winners in City Tournaments for Youths
City recreation department announced results for girls under 12 and boys under 16. Girls take first Rita Waldron, second Barry Churchill, third Lea Eastburn. Boys take first Randy Anderson, second Rick Wolfe, third Randy Hunter. Men's doubles underway with rounds to be completed by Wednesday. semi finals and finals scheduled for the weekend.
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Rita Waldron
Barry Churchill
Lea Eastburn
Randy Anderson
Rick Wolfe
Randy Hunter
Recreation Department
St Patrick's and Knights of Columbus win parish softball
The Knights of Columbus beat UB Trinity 20 to 7 on heavy hitting led by Bud Leroy with two home runs and a four-bagger by Dave Fehr. St Patrick's edged Christians 11 to 5 as Harley Ponce homered and Tony Godinez caught. Leroy and Haight formed the KC battery. Ponce won on the mound for St Patrick's.
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Bud Leroy
Knights of Columbus
Ub-Trinity
St. Patrick's
Christians
Max Grogan
Leroy
Dave Fehr
Jack Haight
Haight
Grogan
Adrian Dalton
Trinity
St. Patrick’s
Harley Ponce
Bob Holtzman
Ponce
Tony Godinez
Bob Phillips
George Holtzman
Cardinals Sweep A Doubleheader From Pittsburgh
Lou Brock led the Cardinals to a doubleheader sweep of Pittsburgh 5-4 and 12-5, totaling seven hits including a homer, double and single in the first game and a homer, triple and two singles in the nightcap, boosting his average to .285. The Giants' win over Philadelphia kept them atop the NL. Chicago beat Los Angeles 10-4. Detroit beat Baltimore 3-1 in 10 innings. New York edged Cleveland 10-4. Boston defeated Washington 7-0. Chicago White Sox split with Kansas City 8-6 and 8-7.
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Houston
Harry Craft
Fox
Lou Brock
St. Louis Cardinals
Pittsburgh
Brock
St. Louis
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Philadelphia
Giants
Milwaukee
Warren Spahn
Los Angeles Dodgers
Detroit
Baltimore
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Cleveland
Boston
Washington
Chicago White Sox
Kansas City
A’s
Recreation Calendar Night Events Across Local Venues
Tonight features Junior High Band Royster 4 to 5, Chanute Theater 6 30, Archery Club 6 30, band concert 8 at Central Park. Teener League games at Santa Fe Diamond and nearby parks. softball and baseball action across Busy Bee Cafe, Mitchell Buick, and city parks. Evening dance at Launching Pad with Soul Kings. late baseball at Highland Park and Olathe.
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American Legion
O'son's
Ayes Eeeer
Gray Lumber
Fowler Transport
Eiks Cooh
Oriey's
Cate Grove
Bank of Commerce
Merie Kelly Ford Bank
Consolidated Oj
Busy Bee Cafe
Han’s Flowers
Wells Clothiers
pArtche
Buick Ee
PEE Wee League
Pet i Nation’s Cleaners
Amarine Eeeteeortee
Johnson’s Studie
Bellas Hess
Nancy Cleaners
Sears and Roebuck
Koch Bros. Furniture
Santa Fe
Montgomery Ward Ae
Chanute Lumber Church
Patrick's
Knights of Columbus
Methodists Ee
Ub-Trinity
Grant Avenue
Lutherans
Baptists
Royster Junior High School
Chanute
Royster Stadium
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Santa Fe Diamond
Elkis
Nati
Bolze
City Park
Hank's Flowers
Mitchell Buick
Optimist Club
EUB Diamond
S&w Marine
IGA Diamond
Chanute Lumber
Montgomery Ward
Highland Park
Christians
Grant Avenue Baptists
Royster
Soul Kings
Olson’s
VFW
1St National Bank
Merle Kelly Ford
Orley’s
Olathe
Chanute Outlaws
Humboldt
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Keenan Wynne
Marilyn Maxwell
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Ron Raple
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Lou Fitzgerald
Mighty Adventure Epic
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Tony Randall
Shirley Jones “Red” Buttons
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San Diego
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Sears
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Lew. Legge
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