Aaron ties Willie Mays with 648th homer in Braves win
Hank Aaron slugged his 648th home run to equal Willie Mays and move within 66 of Babe Ruth's 714. The first inning drive at Atlanta Stadium powered the Braves to a 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres as Aaron admitted a rough year at the plate.
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Hank Aaron
Willie Mays
Babe Ruth
Atlanta Braves
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Aaron
Atlanta Stadium
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San Diego Padres
Atlanta Hawks Hire Fitzsimmons as Coach
Atlanta signs Lowell Cotton Fitzsimmons to a multi year deal after a 97-67 Phoenix Suns coaching record. He previously led Kansas State to the 1970 Big Eight title and spent nine years at Moberly Junior College with a 258-78 college mark.
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Kansas State Post
Moberly
Two Jayhawk Gridders Sign Pact with Rams
The Los Angeles Rams signed two Kansas players from the University of Kansas on Wednesday. Bby Childs, the Rams fifth draft pick, and Page No. 15 both agreed to rookie contracts for 1972-73.
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Los Angeles Rams
Bby Childs
Rams
A Page
University of Kansas
Pepitone to Return to Cubs After Short Retirement
Chicago fans learned Joe Pepitone will rejoin the Chicago Cubs early next month after a brief retirement. Pepitone, famed for his colorful personality, resumes his major league career with the Cubs.
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Chicago
Joe Pepitone
Chicago Cubs
Mildren Signs with Baltimore Colts After Oklahoma Season
Jack Mildren, college quarterback turned defensive back prospect, signed by the Baltimore Colts. He was a second round draft pick after guiding Oklahoma to an 11 1 season, joining the NFL team for a pro career.
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Jack Mildren
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Oklahoma
Ninth Annual Katy-Parsons Invitational Golf Set Sunday
Entries in four flights for the ninth Katy-Parsons Invitational golf tournament Sunday June 4 will be accepted until 1 30 p.m. the day of the event. Defending champ Lou Rapalino of Parsons now Washburn University returns after shooting 37 34 71 to win last year. Paul Keller Chanute and Dick Ney Altamont tied for second with 72s.
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Parsons
Lou Rapalino
Washburn University
Paul Keller
Chanute
Dick Ney
Altamont
Harper Rallies to Win in VFW Minor League Game
Harper Insurance climbed back with four runs in the fourth inning to beat Wells Clothiers 9-5. Grover Schultz doubled with the bases loaded for the key hit, while Greg Kubler and Damon Williams combined on a four-hitter for the winners. Wells used three pitchers, with Steve Russell and Mike Stier following Rocky Sharp. In other action Busy Bee Cafe edged Dairy Queen 18-17 as Steve Dunlap and Tim Crews pitched for the victors.
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Wells Clothiers
Grover Schultz
Greg Kubler
Damon Williams
Wells
Steve Russell
Mike Stierwalt
Rocky Sharp
Busy Bee Cafe
Dairy Queen
Steve Dunlap
Tim Crews
Koch Team D explosive win in VFW rookie action
Koch Furniture powered to an 11 6 victory over Hulls Barber Shop behind five run bursts in innings two and three. Darin Young and Eddie Elder pitched for Koch while Ryan Colburn and Kurt Richwine worked for Hulls. Kyle Wallace homered for Hulls.
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Hull
Barber Shop
VFW
Darin Young
Eddie Elder
Koch
Ryan Colburn
Kurt Richwine
Kyle Wallace
Thayer State Bank
Bank of Commerce
Godinez Promoted to Air Force Sergeant
James E. Godinez an aircraft systems repairman at McConnell Air Force Base Kan has been promoted to sergeant in the Air Force He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe B Godinez 911 S Washington His wife Shirley is the daughter of Mr and Mrs James Orbun 621 W 15th The sergeant is a 1969 graduate of Thayer High School
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McConnell Air Force Base
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Air Force
Joe B. Godinez
S. Washington
Shirley
James Orbun
W. 15Th
Thayer High School
End of Line Fishing Gear Survey Tips
A concise survey of terminal tackle outlines leaders, hooks, sinks, swivels, and floats for freshwater and saltwater angling. It covers leader types for bass, fly, and wire needs, hook sizes, sinker choices, swivel use, and corrosion resistance, emphasizing fit and maintenance.
Gibson Shuts Out Cubs On Three Hits
Bob Gibson blanked the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on three hits, firing 100 pitches in victory. The 36 year old Cardinals ace moved to 2-0 in two straight wins, saying he now places the ball where he wants it as he tightens his curve and slider to keep hitters off balance. Teammate Red Schoendienst and catcher Ted Simmons praised his control and sharpness in limiting the Cubs to three singles while fanning five.
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Gibson
Chicago Cubs
Schoendienst
Ted Simmons
Jenkins
Cal Maxvill
Lou Brock
Maxvill
Jimmy Jamieson
Pinks Dominate Orange in Bantam Division Softball
Debbie Vogel and Shelly Beech hit home runs to lead the Pinks to a 24 8 victory over Orange in Bantam Division girls softball on Wednesday.
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Debbie Vogel
Shelly Beech
Pinks
Neodesha Girls Open Season with Win Over Chanute
Neodesha spoiled Chanute’s softball season opener with a 13-11 victory at Santa Fe Park. Winning pitcher Sharon Fenner allowed 11 hits while Shelley Russell pitched for Chanute and gave up 14 safeties.
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Neodesha
Chanute
Santa Fe Park
Sharon Fenner
Shelley Russell
Call Tribune Carrier If He Misses You
Instruction to contact the Tribune carrier by phone 431 0660 at 5 30 pm if the carrier misses delivery or is unavailable. The note provides a direct callback number and time for communication.
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Tribune
Putting Name of Game on Pro Golf Tour
The article showcases how pivotal putting is in professional golf with players like Dan Sikes Ken Still Lee Trevino and Dave Stockton adapting gear and grip to master greens. It notes anecdotes of putter purchases cafeteria lunches etc and highlights how changes in clubs weight and grip influence score outcomes.
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Charlotte, N.C
Jamieson
Ken
J. C. Penney’s
Lee Trevino
Major League Standings and Results Update
Rain affected games with Detroit beating Cleveland 5 4 in 10 innings and Minnesota over Kansas City 3 2. New York defeated Milwaukee 5 4, Oakland won 5 1 against Texas, and California toppled Chicago 4 3 while Boston at Baltimore postponed by rain.
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San Francisco
Tonight's Local Games Across Leagues and Parks
Tonight's schedule lists matches in multiple leagues. American Legion Chanute faces Independence at City Park at 7 50. Other games include JC Penney versus ACT and OCAW versus Hans Flowers at Santa Fe Park at 6.00.
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JC. Penney
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OCAW
Hans Flowers
Santa Fe Park
VFW
Naff & Bolze
Chanute Lumber
Burghart Lumber
EUB
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Foodtown
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Thayer
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Hookers
Royals Fall as Soderholm's Three-Run Shot Downs Homerun
The Kansas City Royals lost 3-2 to the Minnesota Twins, dropping their fifth straight. Eric Soderholm hit a three-run homer in the sixth off Jim Rooker to erase a 2-0 KC lead after Rod Carew and Harmon Killebrew delivered earlier singles. Ed Kirkpatrick, Amos Otis had three hits and two steals as Otis scored on Rooker's single.
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Associated Press
Kansas City Royals
Minnesota Twins
Eric Soderholm
Soderholm
Jim Rooker
Rod Carews
Harmon Killebrew
Royals
Kansas City
Ed Kirkpatrick
Amos Otis
Rooker
Jones Team Nips Orleys In Tight VFW League Game
The Jones team edged Orley's 13 12 with a bottom sixth run. Gary Catterson and Butch Gould homered for Jones while Brian Metzen and Gary Starr went yard for Orley's. Rick Bell Mark Haight and Ward McClure pitched for Jones. In senior softball Patti Ponce and Karen Dunlap teamed for a 26 24 win over the Bombers.
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Joe Jones
Orley
Gary Catterson
Butch Gould
Brian Metzen
Gary Starr
Rick Bell
Mark Haight
Ward McClure
Jones
Minor League American Association Scores Nightcard
Omaha beat Wichita 11 to 10 in a marathon 13 inning game. Iowa defeated Denver 7 to 5. Evansville topped Tulsa 3 to 2 in extra innings.
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Wichita
Iowa
Denver
Evansville
Tulsa
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