Legion Nests For Life In Must Win National District Tilt
Chanute and Columbus meet in a 6:30 p.m. Legion baseball game in the Third District tournament in Columbus with losers bracket implications. Arkansas City and Moline clash at 8:30 p.m. Winners advance to the state tourney at Garden City Chanute rallied past Independence 9-8 after trailing 8-5, with a seventh inning three-run rally and a wild throw by Indy pitcher Clifford Wright aiding the decisive play. Craig Harris earned the win and Tim Goodyer absorbed the loss.
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Tim Goodyer
Chanute Surges Past Ark City in Nine Run Thriller
Chanute defeats Arkansas City 9 to 8 after rebounding from early deficits. Dave Morrison drives in two, Harris keys with three hits including a run and steal, while Mike Davidson allows two Chanute runs in the sixth and seventh. Arkansas City edges Moline later 18 9.
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Namath Arrives At Jets Camp In Hustle And Hype
Joe Namath reported to the New York Jets camp in Hempstead New York saying he felt good and ready to go The pre season buzz centers on his much operated knees and impact on practice attendance The Jets plan to test Namath in upcoming sessions and trainers expect increased effort from the squad with Namath present Meanwhile NFL moves include trades involving Eldridge Dickey Tom Stincie and a looming Cowboys All Stars opener setting the stage for a busy week of talks and exhibitions Debby Massey won the Women's Western Amateur at Blue Hills defeating Nancy Lopez in the final
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Blue Hills Country Club
Standings Spotlight From Early League Results
Major league standings show Pittsburgh 3 Cincinnati 2. Atlanta 3 St Louis 2. Houston 6 Chicago 5. Montreal 2 9 San Diego 1 1. Philadelphia 2 Los Angeles San Francisco 5. New York California 6 New York 3. Oakland 6 Boston 3. Minnesota 36 Milwaukee 0 5. Baltimore 8 Kansas City 4. Texas 3 Detroit 1. Chicago 2 4 Cleveland 1 3.
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League Leaders Batting And Pitching Highlights
Maxima for the season include Scheinblum and Piniella leading AL batting at 215 at bats. Rudi tops AL runs with 58, Allen drives in 57. Rudi and Williams share hits. D Allen and Cash lead homers. NL leaders include Cedeno and Williams in batting, Morgan and Bonds high in runs, Bench and Williams top RBIs, Brock and Morgan tied for stolen bases, Nolan and Carlton among pitching leaders.
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Baseball Roundup as Mis souri Teams Fall
In a Sunday with no Missouri wins the Royals lost to Baltimore 8-4 and the Cardinals to the Braves 3-2. Terry Crowley hit a grand slam for Baltimore, Don Baylor added a two run homer, Hank Aaron drove in all Atlanta runs, and Rick Wise improved to 10-10 as St Louis fell. All major league teams idle through Wednesday for the All-Star break.
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Baltimore
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Don Baylor
Orioles
Royals
Hank Aaron
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Sonny Jackson
Redbird
Rick Wise
St. Louis
Leu Brock
Ted Sizemore
Joe Torre
Bit & Spur Club Enter Cavalcade at Pawhuska
In Pawhuska Oklahoma 101 saddle clubs entered the four day Cavalcade led by Amateurs. Chanute’s Bit & Spur Saddle Club had Brenda Klauman and Mark Neely reach finals in flag racing and pole racing but neither won. Wild horse race trials won by Phil and Tim Welch and Armond Grey. the duo placed second in wild cow milking. Karen Fickel was among Bit & Spur queen contestants with 1 000 plus event entries overall. ST LOUIS Cardinals plan to release Brant Alyea from utility duties after May trade with Oakland for Marty Martinez.
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Kansas State Signs Indiana Catcher Jim Peterson
Kansas State University announces the signing of Jim Peterson a catcher from South Bend Indiana high school to a baseball letter of intent Peterson hit .400 last season highlighting strong hitting as part of the commitments.
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Fischer Takes World Chess Crown Bid Lead In Sixth Game
Bobby Fischer moved into a one game lead over Boris Spassky in Reykjavik after defeating the Soviet challenger in game six. Spassky resigned as Fischer won with White, setting up game seven Tuesday with Fischer ahead 3 to 2.
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Yancy Ends Win Drought In American Golf Classic
Bert Yancey won the American Golf Classic in Akron after a sudden death playoff with Tom Alozas. Both finished 4 under par 276. Hale Irwin, George Knudson and Jim Wiechers followed. Notable absentees included Trevino, Nicklaus, Player, Casper, Jacklin and Sanders.
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Killebrew Homers Twice As Twins Sweep Brewers
Harmon Killebrew homered in both games of a doubleheader as the Minnesota Twins swept Milwaukee 3-0 and 6-5. The slugger, who will miss the All-Star Game, extended his season total to 15 homers, tying him for sixth on the career list with 530. Jim Perry earned the win in the opener, while Killebrew’s fifth inning shot helped clinch the nightcap. Manager Frank Quilici had him play both games.
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Softball Results From Friday Forfeit and Scores
In the Fast-Pitch division Foodtown 1 Thayer 0 forfeit and Galesburg 1 Iola 0 forfeit. Slow-Pitch results show First Baptist 10 Farmer's Discount 7. Friday’s games Westview Baptist 5 Lutheran 2 and United Brethren 6 Nazarene 2, plus First Baptist 10 Jaycees 8.
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Topeka Woman's Champ Repeats in Golf Final
Nancy Stowe won her second straight Topeka Women's Golf Championship by defeating Mrs. Pat Hutteen 3 and 2 in the final match. Hutteen is the daughter of Pat Conn, pro at Chaunte Safari Golf Course.
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Local Boys Win Medals at Optimum Track Meet
Three Chanute thinclads in the 14 15 division win nine medals at the sixth annual Kansas City Optimist Olympics at Shawnee Mission South High School. Kent Crownover takes discus 163'6 and shot 53'7 3/4. Brad Bright earns four medals including second in triple jump 40' and 70 yard hurdles 9.6. Rick Mitchell second in pole vault 12 feet and place in hurdles events. Jeff Williams and David Rideau also competed but did not place.
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