Pittsburg Nips Columbus 2-1 to Claim District Title
Pittsburg American Legion rode two costly Columbus errors to a 2-1 nine inning win over Columbus, capturing the third district championship. Both pitchers allowed one hit in the decisive game, and Pittsburg advances to the State Tournament in Marysville starting August 5 to face Liberal.
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Neodesha
Columbus American Legion
Pittsburg American Legion
Columbus
Pittsburg
Chanute
Marysville
Bantam Bowling Tuesday Scores Highlight Player Highs
Team 3 totals 829 led by G Burkman with a 115 ten and 215 thirty. Team 1 totaled 937 as M Madill posted 14 ten and R Hutchison 237 thirty. Team 2 finished 838 with D Billbe 116 ten and 230 thirty. Team 5 totaled 778. J Fowler 117 ten and 232 thirty. Team 6 805 and Team 4 729. B Winder 129 ten and 249 thirty.
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G. Burkman
Burkman
M. Madill
R. Hutchison
D. Billbe
Billbe
J. Fowler
Fowler
B. Winder
Winder
C. Billbe
Cards Clip Braves A’s Lose Twin Bill
The Cardinals beat the Braves 7-5 in the seventh inning comeback capped by Roger Maris two run single and sacrifice fly. St Louis gains a game edge on the Cubs in the NL pennant chase as Atlanta and Chicago split. The Yankees beat the A’s 7-2 in one game and 5-2 in the nightcap. Lew Krausse suffers a 5 14 record while Al Downing and Steve Barber go distance for New York.
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Associated Press
St Louis
Atlanta
Roger Maris
Chicago
Cincinnati
Cubs
Yankees
A’s
New York
Jake Biggs
Tom Tresh
Horace Clarke
Jim Hunter
Lew Krausse
Roy White
Bill Robinson
Yanks
Krausse
al Downing
Steve Barber
Yankee
St. Louis
Larry Jaster
Curt Flood
Tlanta
Pat Jarvis
Joe Torre
Hank Aaron
Mike Shannon
Aaron
Braves
Maris
Ron Wilkes
Jarvis
Rich Nye
Ray Washburn
Kansas City
Paul Lindblad
Fred Talbot
Baseball Scores and Schedules Mixed Across Leagues
Results show St. Louis 6 Atlanta 0 and 7 5 wins for St. Louis 7 Atlanta 5. Houston 6 New York 9 and 5 1. Chicago 8 Cincinnati 4 and 3. Pittsburgh 3 San Francisco 1. Los Angeles 1 Philadelphia 0. Upcoming games include Atlanta at Cincinnati and St. Louis at Chicago with several cross league matchups and minor league scores across International and Pacific Coast Leagues.
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St. Louis
Atlanta
Houston
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
W. L. Pet. G.B
Atlanta Eevee
Baseball Scores and Standings From Saturday
Washington edges California 11 2 in a 13 run gap. Kansas City defeats New York 6 2 while Chicago beats Detroit 4 3. Baltimore tops Cleveland 5 3 and Cleveland bests Baltimore 8 2. New York 7 5 Kansas City 2 2. Minnesota 7 Boston 5. Chicago host Cleveland. Kansas City visit New York. Minnesota at Boston. Indianapolis 8 Phoenix 5. Tulsa 4 Oklahoma City 3 10 innings. Portland 6 Hawaii ends.
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Toronto
Columbus
Rochester
Jacksonville
Toledo
Buffalo
Syracuse
Richmond
Phoenix
Indianapolis
Portland
Hawaii
Tacoma
Seattle
Vancouver
Spokane
Denver
San Diego
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Washington
Cleveland
New York
Kansas City
California
Baltimore
Chicago
Detroit
Boston
Minnesota
Ten Former U.S. Open Champions Tee Off at Baltusrol
Ten former U S Open champions lined up at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield New Jersey for the 1967 championship opening round. The field includes past titleholders ready to chase the elusive second win and set the tone for the event.
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Baltusrol
Springfield
Shank cure through balance and focused shots
The article advises that shanks stem from loss of balance at address and confidence. It recommends forgetting the problem and practicing a specific shot such as a hook or slice to redirect the mind, with emphasis on maintaining proper balance to prevent future shanks.
Orley’s Wins Over Kelly Ford 3-1 in Make-Up Game
Orley’s topped Kelly Ford 3-1 to stay near the league leaders. They scored three runs in the first inning and one in the last while Kelly Ford managed a single run in the fifth. Steve Rausch earned the win for Orley’s with Sam Nooteboom catching. Billy Mullen and Tom Morrow pitched for Kelly Ford, who were charged with four errors as Steve Edwards ruled behind the plate.
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Orley
Merle Kelly Ford
Steve Rausch
Orley’s
Sam Nooteboom
Billy Mullen
Tom Morrow
Kelly Ford
Steve Edwards
Liberal Bee Jays Capture First State Nonpro Title
The Liberal Bee Jays won their first state nonpro baseball championship by defeating Wichita Cessna 5 2 in the finals of the 7th annual tournament. Wayne
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Wichita
Liberal Bee Jays
Wichita Cessna
Wayne
Baseball Tonight Early Schedule for Local Leagues
Baseball Tonight lists games across leagues with start times: Merle Kelly Ford against Ash Grove at 5 45. Consolidated Oil versus Bank of Commerce at 7 30. First National Bank versus Orleys Cafe at 9 00. Pee Wee League features Disneys Market versus Nations Cleaners at 6 00 on diamond 1. Fowler Transport versus Ross Inc at 6 00 on diamond 2. Rookie League Montgomery Wards versus Koch Brothers Furniture at 6 00. Church Softball Rainout rescheduled Knights of Columbus versus Nazarenes at 7 30 and Christian versus Galesburg at 9 15.
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Merle Kelly Ford
Ash Grove
Consolidated Oil
Bank of Commerce
First National Bank
Orley’s
Pee Wee League
Disney's Market
Nation's Cleaners
Diamond
Fowler's Transport
Ross, Inc
Church Softball League
Knights of Columbus
Nazarene
Christian
Galesburg
Oriey
Busy Bee Cafe
Hembree Tires
Taylor's
Well's Clothiers
Han
V.F.W
Ross
Fowler Transport
Etn Entee
Wwe St. Church
Pat's
Methodist
Buffalo
Baptist
Christian Feet
Nazarene Coen
Liberal advances to national tourney after strong Pitcock showing
Pitcock drove in three runs with a home run and a double helping Liberal to a strong finish. Liberal's best in 11 prior tournaments was third in 1965, and the team advances to the national tourney opening in Wichita on August 11.
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Pitcock
Liberal
Wichita
Graham wins Minnesota Golf Classic by one stroke
Lou Graham claimed the Minnesota Golf Classic first prize of 20 000 with a two under par 286 final round to edge South Africa's Bob Verney by one stroke. Julius Boros finished third with 289, while defending champion Bobby Nichols and PGA champion Don January finished poorly. Graham praised Hazeltine National and said he will go it alone this fall after years of delay and financial hurdles.
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Minneapolis
Lou Graham
Graham
Minnesota
South Africa
Bob Verney
Verney
Gary Player
Julius Boros
Bobby Nichols
Don January
Arnold Palmer
Jack Nicklaus
Billy Casper
Chanute Tribune highlights July 31 1967 events
Chanute Chronicle page seven reports top local notes and notices for Monday July 31 1967. Highlights cover community events, civic notices, and brief local happenings shaping the week.
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Chanute Tribune
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Lincoln & Walnut
Keystone
Don Pavletich
Glenn Beckett
Reds
John Edwards
Kelly
Liberal Blue Jays
Montgomery Wards
Koch Brothers Furniture
Hazeltine National Golf Course
Don Houdyshell
Mgr
MFA
R. D. Hamar
S. Tennessee
Dennis Niver
Mike McCreedy
Lee Litherland
Champlin
Youngblood
Hi-Way
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