Cage Star To Bolster Juco Team
Washington DC standout Herbert Joyner, a 6-5 forward from McKinley High School, will enroll at Neosho County Community College for 1972-73. Joyner, named to All-Metropolitan second team and all league, arrives amid high praise from NCCJC coach Lewis Mann.
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Panthers
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Chanute to Face Arkansas City in Legion Tourney Opener
Eight teams start the Third District American Legion baseball tournament in Columbus with Chanute meeting Arkansas City at 3 p.m. Winfield, 20-4, tops the field as defending champs face Independence. Other games include Pittsburg vs Moline and Coffeyville vs Columbus.
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Coffeyville
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Dave Morri
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West Signs Rich Two Year Pact With Lakers
Jerry West, the Lakers famed Mr. Clutch, agreed to a two year contract worth about 300000 dollars per year, joining Wilt Chamberlain among the league's top earners. West helped Los Angeles secure its first title in years and the best record in the league, 33 straight wins.
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Rookie Melnyk Leads In American Golf Classic Drama
Rookie Steve Melnyk shot two under par 68 to share second round lead at Akron Ohio in the 150000 American Golf Classic. He stands 36 holes at 137, tied with Ray Floyd and Bert Yancey as Arnold Palmer eyes first win of season with 70 to reach 138 alongside Jim Wiechers. Ron Cerrudo sits 140 after 75. defending champ Jerry Heard 141 with 67.
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Hans Downs Kustom Triumphs 9-7 in VFW Minor League
Hans Flowers rallied to beat Kustom Electronics 9-7 in a Friday VFW Minor League game. Hans pitchers Jeff Yakle Clark Boone and Stan Gehrt held off an early Kustom lead while David Hibbs started for Kustom, with Bill Stoll and Brian Olson also pitching.
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Bill Stoll
Brian Olson
Roger Bennett
Randy Moorehead
Timmy Chandler
College All Stars Top Bears 6 0 In Scrimmage
In Rensselaer Indiana the College All Stars defeated the Chicago Bears 6 0 in a controlled scrimmage. The lone points came on a four yard pass from Jerry Tagge of Nebraska to Mike Siani of Villanova in extreme heat.
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Bart Starr Retires From Green Bay Packers
Bart Starr announced his retirement at age 38, ending a storied Packers career. The quarterback, famed as the NFL’s most accurate passer, cited persistent throwing-arm pain after two army operations and limited play last season as his reason to step away. He plans to spend time with his family.
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Hoyt Wilhelm Released by Dodgers Before 49th Birthday
Knuckleballer Hoyt Wilhelm, who pitched for nine teams in a 2 year major league span, was given unconditional release by the Los Angeles Dodgers five days before his 49th birthday. Wilhelm, a veteran reliever and the only man with more than 1,000 innings pitched in the majors, joined the Dodgers last year from Spokane after a cut from Atlanta. He had a lifetime 2.52 ERA in 1,070 games with 1,018 relief appearances and 124 relief wins.
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Major League Tournament Opens Monday at Santa Fe Park
Two first round games start the VFW Major League tournament at Santa Fe Park with opening night at 6 p m featuring First Nation Bank against Thayer State Bank and an 8 p m matchup between Consolidated Oil and Ash Grove Cement. Tuesday action has Bank of Commerce versus Orley’s Cafe at 6 p m and Mid-America Refinery versus Home Savings in the nightcap. The schedule shows no games Wednesday with the event running through the next week and the championship set for August 14 or 15.
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Mid-America Refinery
Archery Deer Hunters Permit Deadline Aug 5
Pratt Kansas archers must file by August 5 to enter the 1972 deer season opening October 1 and running through November 30. Commission notes about 600 applications received to date and cites changes affecting archery and firearms permit applicants.
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Kansas
Forestry, Fish and Game
Commission
Taming Monsters Long Approach Putts for Position
Golf expert Minnesota Fats explains edging monster greens with careful long putts. Focus on speed and slope, plan two putts, and adapt for uphill or downhill lines. Use level putts to run past the cup and anticipate the return roll for a controlled finish.
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Jayhawk Classic Pairings Set for Dec 15 16
Kansas opens against Texas Tech while San Francisco faces Army in the 1972 Jayhawk Classic at Allen Field House. Event dates are December 15 and 16 with the tournament hosted by Kansas.
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