Remembering Chanute sports glory and near misses
Reflections by Larry Mathews recount Chanute High’s dramatic past, including a 90 yard kickoff return by Chuck Ambler against Coffeyville in 1960, close basketball battles with Parsons, Pittsburg and Coffeyville, state tournament runs, and memorable jinxes and NEC clashes.
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Chanute
Chuck Ambler
Coffeyville
Golden Tornado
Ambler
Dick Purdy
Topeka
Parsons High School
Parsons
Koufax Shuts Out Cardinals 3-0 for Eighth Win
Dodgers ace Sandy Koufax blanked St Louis 3-0 allowing four hits to earn his eighth win and third shutout, matching Don Drysdale who did the same the prior night. Cardinals were ousted for the second straight game, with two ejections across the contests.
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Mike Rathet
Associated Press
St. Louis Cardinals
Sandy Koufax
Los Angeles Dodgers
Don Drysdale
Cardinals
Koufax
Drysdale
Carl Warwick
Ernie Broglio
Julian Javier
Johnny Keane
Bob Gibson
Lema Leads Buick Open in Grand Blanc
Tony Lema shot a 66 to grab a three stroke 36 hole lead at the Buick Open as fans dubbed him the favorite in Arnold Palmer's absence. Mason Rudolph's 70 and Don Finsterwald's 70 70 left him second with a 138 and 140 respectively.
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Grand Blanc
Mich
Arnold Palmer
Don Finsterwald
Riggle Leads Chanute Legion in Hitting and Pitching
Chanute American Legion star Bob Riggle tops the club in both hitting and pitching after ten games, batting .500 with 18 hits in 36 at bats and leading in runs scored. He holds three of seven pitching wins and has appeared in all games, with two hitless nights.
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Bob Riggle
Chanute American Legion
Rigglea
Fred
Riggle
Bruce Benson
Benson
Boys’ State
Beginners Tennis Meet Next Week
A beginners tennis tournament will start next week, announced by the City Recreation Commission. Most matches run at Highland Park from 9 to 11 a.m. Monday to Friday, with some first round games at City Park. Children eight and nine play best three of five. others play one set. Doubles Friday. partners chosen after singles. Call Lyle Dean at HE 10932 for cancellations. Ribbons awarded for first to third places.
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City Recreation Commission
City Park
Highland Park
Lyle Dean
Local youth tennis tournament pairings and times
Boys division ages 8 to 9 schedule shows Joan Willis against Tim Fiemina and Brad Berg against Jeff Ferrell at 9 a.m. Tuesday. Age 10 to 11 features Chris Abbuehi versus Bye and Roger Edwards versus Srent Shively at 9:30 a.m. Monday, with Mike Farrell and Jeff Willis also Bye entries. Age 12 to 13 draws Ross Abbuehi versus Bye and Stuart Butcher versus David Benson at 9:30 a.m. Monday, plus Gary Benny against Larry Beck and Victor Willis against Mark Childers at 10 a.m. Monday. Age 14 and over Tom Dicks vs Bye and Peter Martin vs Ron Oliver at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. Girls divisions list various 8 to 14 age pairings and byes across Tuesday sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. with multiple matches including Micki Kesner, Debra Snen der, Carol Waldron, Brenda Steele, and others.
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Joan Willis
Tim Fiemina
Brad Berg
Jeff Ferrell
Chris Abbuehi
Roger Edwards
Srent Shively
Mike Farrell
Jeff Willis
Ross Abbuehi
Stuart Butcher
David Benson
Gary Benny
Larry Beck
Victor Willis
Mark Childers
Tom Dicks
Peter Martin
Ron Oliver
Micki Kesner
Debra Snender
Carol Waldron
Brenda Steele
Jody Hurford
Lucinda Kelso
Janet Weaber
Gayla Lindsey
Lorrie Kesner
Cheria Heaton
Michelle Criger
Marci Shockey
Debra Strom
Marilyn Ruble
Barbara Webber
Elaine Cook
Pam O’daniel
Linda Wagner
de Anna Hotchkiss
Delores Ogie
Tribe Tops Athletics 3 0 as McGaha Debut Ends in Loss
Cleveland’s Sam McDowell sharp as he allows four hits over a complete game to beat the Kansas City Athletics 3-0. McGaha, in his first game since managing in 1962, watched his club fall as McDowell improves to 3-0 in relief of his comeback bid. The night also features five AL complete games, with the Yankees blanking the White Sox 3-0 and 6-1 in doubleheader action.
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McGaha
Kansas City Athletics
Cleveland
McDowell
Athletics
Indians
Chicago White Sox
Steve Hamilton
Whitey Ford
New York Yankees
White Sox
Camilo Pascual
Minnesota
Washington
Boston
Baltimore
Dave Morehead
Chanute Invitational Three day round robin kickoff finale
The Chanute Invitational will run July 3 through 5 with teams from Lawr ence Tulsa Joplin and Chanute competing. The next game is Topeka at home tomorrow at 2 PM.
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Chanute
Lawrence
Tulsa
Joplin
Topeka
Memorial Day origins traces to 1868 Logan order
Memorial Day began in 1868 after General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic issued Order No 11. The date marks the nation's first formal observance and the start of a memorial holiday tradition.
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John A. Logan
Union Veterans’ Grand Army of the Republic
Recreation Bowling For Youths
The City Recreation Commission begins summer bowling programs for youths eight to nineteen at Sportsman's Bowl under AJBC sponsorship. Sessions run for 8-10 year olds 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Mondays until July 27, 7 to 9:30 p.m. for juniors and seniors to 19 also until July 27, and 11-12 year olds 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays through July 29. Fees include 50 cents to join, free shoes, and 25 cents per game. Bantams 8-12 bowl two games weekly, 13 plus bowl three. Parents must supervise one session and sign a permit.
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City Recreation Commission
American Junior Bowling Congress
AJBC
Chanute Tribune Highlights June 13 1964 Edition
Front page notes community events and local updates from Chanute Kansas as of June 13 1964. Mentions civic meetings, school activities, and upcoming weekend happenings affecting residents. Includes brief notices from local organizations and historical context for readers.
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The
Chanute Tribune
All Games Rained Out By Weather Night
All local baseball and softball games were rained out last night including Senior Teener, Minor, Pee Wee, and Senior Baseball Leagues and the Church Softball League. Tonight's Major League tilts and a Pee Wee makeup game were also canceled. Rescheduling to follow. a square dance at Santa Fe Park was postponed to tonight at 7 to 8 30 in the Launching Pad. Supervisor Richard Sandage urged Do Si Do members and others to attend.
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Santa Fe Park
Richard Sandage
League bowling scores and high series detailed
Readable lines list teams numbered 1 to 6 with scores and contact numbers. Individual players Bawlina Winder Mayer Belt Burghart Gates appear with high games and high series credits. The data resembles a bowling league standings page with team numbers, scores, phone contacts, and top players and scores.
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Merry Mixers League
Ee Tree
Woos i Cae Jcnetueees
Eeesvsieciecrecsa
Ek Vcidhe
Seera
Mikiiccasus
Tee MO
Ccics
DO. Rose
D. Rose
A. Winder
E. Winder
A. Mayer
E. Belt
E. Best
W. Burghart
I. Gates
Gates
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the Tribune
Salina Journal
Pittsburg
Nets
Comet
Ken McCoy
Tornado
Erie
Humboldt
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Independence
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Pirates
Northeastern Oklahoma
NEC
Oklahoma
Chanute Jaco
Don Demeter
Detroit Tigers
Troit, Mich
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Russell Anderson
Kenny Jones
Bob Haskins
Karl Seyfert
Philadelphia
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Cincinnati
Joe Nuxhall
Houston
Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh
Terminix
Peoples Theatre
Dime Savings
Comanche Creek
Audie Murphy
Technicolor
Cartoon Carnival
First National Bank
Lema
Buick
Legion
Randy Richman
Bob Cavins
Bartlesville
Commune Leste
James Gregory
Motine
Tribe
By Murray Chass
Sam McDowell
Mel McGaha
Indi
Bob Feller
Herb Score
Portland
A’s
Ed Lopat
MceGaha
Abrh Ava
Tony de la Torre
Tom Swan Stee
Wayne Washburn
Ron Whitney
Bill Summers
Bill Goodwin
Richard Thompson
Fon Briley
Mick Casady
Bill Stange
Fred Midcap
Wnee
Tom Smith
Richard Edwards To
Geves
Cliff Robertson
Grant
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Leslie
Martinson
Tech! Panavts
PT Boat 109
Jeff Hunter
Galveston
Warner Bos
Bawlina
Burt Lancaster
Vera Cruz Wm Ocwice
Oance
ARI
Mr. Fun
Danny Dana Kaye
Wynter
Parry Crasher
Connie Stevens
Robert Driscoll
Oramount
Universal City
A Curtis
Newman
Basirban
Colga
Eddie Albert
Bethel Lesue
Robert Duvall
Dick Sargent
Larry Storch
Angie Dickinson
Fas
Esi
Bobby Darin
Corporal Jae Tompkins
Richard L. Breen
Phoebe
Henry Ephron
Leo Rosten
David Miller
Robert Arthur
Brentwood Reynard
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