Barnstorming tribute marks farewell to Chanute sports writer
In a heartfelt column, a Tribune sports writer bids goodbye to Chanute and its readers as he departs for the Hutchinson News. He honors colleagues Dwight McCreight Terry Murphy Lewis Mann Jr. Jerry Bainum and coaches who shaped his six years reporting on area basketball and football.
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Lyle Dean
Herb Snender
Ralph Barclay
Don Walburn
Tony Zuzzio
Frank Hemphill
Marvin Dodd
Bob Holtzman
Brian Morton
Harold Stroud
Industrial Softball Winners Shine In League Action
Ray Floor had 11 hits as it defeated Merle Kelly Ford 8-4 after a 4-4 tie through six innings. Dryer Shoes rolled 8-6 over H.K. Porter with a fast start and a steady finish. Nu Wa edged Humboldt 9-8 when a drop fly in the bottom of the seventh produced the winning run as the game stood 8-8. A water test date for PADI scuba diving was rescheduled to Wednesday June 6 at Neosho County Community Junior College room 105 and 7 p.m. with the test at 9 p.m. at the Municipal Pool.
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Morgan's Blast Halts Cards' Streak
Cincinnati Reds infielder Joe Morgan slugged a 360 foot homer off St. Louis ace Bob Gibson, ending a eight game Cardinals run and boosting Cincinnati to a 3 2 win after a tense series night at Busch Stadium. Morgan downplayed his slump despite the blast.
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Garber Leads Royals Past Orioles in Fifth Victory
Gene Garber, once with Pittsburgh, won his fifth decision by beating Baltimore 4 1. He added a second complete game since moving into the Royals rotation, allowing six hits and no walks while Baylor hit a seventh inning homer. Garber emphasized throwing strikes and staying ahead of hitters.
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Major League Standings Roundup From Thursday Games
The schedule shows four games with final scores Chicago 16 over Houston 8, Pittsburgh 3 over Atlanta 1, and Cincinnati 3 over St. Louis 2. No other games were scheduled that day.
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Yates Center Names Ned O Mara New Basketball Coach
Edward J. Ned O Mara is named the new Yates Center High School basketball coach effective at the start of the 1973 74 term. He is a 1963 College of Emporia graduate with prior coaching roles at Olath e Olpe and two seasons at Axtell guiding the 1972 Axtell team to the class 1A state final. He is married to Connie with two children Scott and Lori. He replaces Gaylen Rogers whose coaching position was not renewed in April.
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Ned” O'Mara
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Indy to Host KWGA Tourney in Independence June 11 14
The 1973 Kansas Women's Amateur Golf Tournament will be held June 11 to 14 at Independence Country Club. It is a 54 hole stroke event sponsored by KWGA with practice on June 11 and qualifying on June 12 followed by a banquet. Noted entrants include Karen MacGee and Diane Wilson. Entries close June 2. fee is $15. Tournament chairman is Mrs. Joe H. Brewer.
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Brookridge
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Country Club Circle
Joe H. Brewer
Wichita
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High scoring Church League games highlighted Thursday action
United Brethren, Nazarene and First Baptist posted wins as 84 total runs came in three slow pitch contests. United Brethren had 21 runs on 19 hits in a 21 11 win over E U B, Nazarene opened with 15 runs in two innings to beat Westview Baptist 16 11, and First Baptist edged Lutheran 13 12 after a seventh inning rally where Lutherans lead changed.
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U C T Defeats Wells Clothiers in Minor League Action
U C T built a 13 run lead by the fourth inning and ended Wells Clothiers 15-2 under the 10 run rule. Penney's toppled Dairy Queen 10-7 with five runs in the first and third innings. Dairy Queen rallied for four in the bottom of the fourth but fell short.
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Benefit Motocross Race at Mid-America Raceway Paola
A benefit motocross race at Mid-America Raceway in Paola offers a $3,000 purse across 125 250 and open classes. The event runs noon to 5 30 p m with carnival rides live music and camping, $3 donation for adults, under 12 free, proceeds to Crippled Children and Adults Easter Seal Society of Greater Kansas City.
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Rookies Navy past Hull’s Barber Shop in Chanute clash
Chanute Lumber defeated Hull's Barber Shop 8-4 while Koch Furniture edged Montgomery Ward 5-4 in Rookie League action. Chanute built a 6-2 lead with three runs in each of the first and third innings, Hull's narrowed the gap but could not catch up. Koch Furniture erased a 4-0 deficit by adding runs in the first, second, third, and fifth, with the decisive last run in the fifth breaking a 4-4 tie and securing the win.
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Safari Winners at Safari Ladies Day Golf
Wednesday's event awarded six prizes. Rose mary Wilson won closest to hole. Lois McKinney had the low net score. Patti Hulteen the low gross. Helen Cramer was second low gross. Bonnie Coots third. Hazel Rickel claimed the low putt award.
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Celebrities to Wichita Golf Tournament Draws 50 Athletes
Mickey Mantle and Gale Savers headline 50 athletes set for June 16 and 17 in a sports and celebrity golf event at Wichita State University. Proceeds aid the Institute of Logopedics in Wichita and the Ray May Golden Nugget Boys Ranch near Wakefield, Kansas.
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Okker Upsets Smith in French Open Thriller
Tom Okker of the Netherlands defeated top seed Stan Smith of Pasadena 6-3 6-8 7-6 3 6-4 to reach the French Open quarter finals. Smith, who earned $150,000 this year, received roughly $1,200 for this match after a late double fault cost him.
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Weiskopf Fires 65 In Kemper Open Opener
Charlotte AP Tom Weiskopf fired a 65 to tie the course record at Quail Hollow in the Kemper Open first round. Lanny Wadkins shot 66 to stay close as Sam Snead and Lee Trevino posted sub par scores and Gary Player struggled to a 75 while Nicklaus did not compete.
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Area Coaches Receive Honors From National Coaches Group
Kansas coaches Rex Wilson of Marion High in track and Jack Durham of Norton Community High in wrestling gain district coach of the year honors for the 1972 73 school year. Russ Kaminsky of Parkwood High in Joplin Missouri earns same award for basketball.
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