Maxwell Prime Yankee Killer extends win streak
The Tigers sweep a doubleheader against New York as Maxwell hits a tape measure shot and drives in the first run in the second game. Chicago tightens AL lead with a comeback win. Minoso and Aparicio pace doubleheaders for Cleveland and Chicago. 11 homers tallied, Harmon Killebrew hits No. 71.
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Pirates Face Climb In Tight National League Race
Elroy Face of the Pittsburgh Pirates leads the majors with a 10 0 record as of June 15 1959 after a string of relief appearances ending a long winless stretch. The article reviews latest scores across leagues and highlights key performances by Dick Stuart Gene Freese and Hermann Roberts among others.
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Casper Wins Open Title In Wind And Cold
Casper clinched the 1999 U S Open at Winged Foot with a 282 total and a red hot putter. Windy cool conditions and a soggy course challenged contenders but Casper held the lead through the final round to finish three strokes ahead of Bob Rosburg and Souchak, with Hogan Snead Palmer and Ford among the late movers.
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Bank Teams Defeated In Major League Action
Consolidated Oi topped Bank of Commerce 4 in a high scoring night. Ash Grove defeated First National Bank 124 as pitchers Denis Niver Joe Anderson and Mike Renny worked the mound with Mike Cooper and Gary Friderich handling duties behind the plate. Sammy Allen pitched the full game for Consoli dated Oi and Bill Hickey caught for Bank of Commerce while David Lindblad took the loss.
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Vickers Wins Wichita Amateur Golf Championship
Vickers wins the Kansas amateur golf tournament in Wichita defeating Rob Dare of Wellington 7 and 6 in the final. He led from the ninth hole, never trailed, and finished under par for 30 holes. This is Vickers third final and adds another title after runner up finishes in 1955 and 1957 to Harlan Hobbs and Glenn Dillon, both of Topeka.
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Argentine Featherweight Champion Stops Servin in Buenos Aires Fight
Ricardo Gonzalez of Argentina retains the featherweight title by stopping Adrian Servin in Buenos Aires. The card also features Karl Heinz Guder from Hollywood California stopping Kid Rayo in a separate bout.
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Allen Golf Tourney Set for June 21
The annual amateur golf tournament at the Allen County Country Club near Iola will be held June 21. Entry deadline is 9:30 am that day. Merchandise and trophies valued at $500 will be awarded.
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Chamber contest winner heads to Colorado for vacation
Great Bend officials locate Mrs. Walter Rugan and inform her she won a chamber sponsored contest for a week long Colorado vacation. Rugan is currently vacationing in Colorado after the notification.
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Young Troy Boy Drives Tractor at Three
Keith Rolling, a three year old from Troy Alabama, demonstrates starting stopping and shifting a tractor with forward and reverse gear in a hometown feature. His claim to being one of the world’s youngest tractor drivers draws local interest and wonder.
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Antique Auction Offers Dresser Sets and Walnut Furnishings
Auction listing for antique and modern items including black walnut furniture, chests, a secretary, desk, beds, chairs, tables, mirrors, frames, kitchen utensils, a Singer sewing machine, rugs, linens, lamps, silver, clocks, baskets, brushes, and fireplace accessories. Cash terms. McCoy Auction Co. Box 513 Chanute Kansas. Phone 2990.
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Chanute Baseball Club Beats Neodesha In Open Matchup
Chanute nabs a 7 2 win over Neodesha as White nets 11 strikeouts and Connell takes the loss. Bob Franklin drives three of Chanute’s five hits, Don Haring and Dave Durham contribute key late plays, including a triple play by Chanute’s infield to end a jam. Chanute schedules two home league games this week with Columbus and Independence on the docket.
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Legion Captures Pair of Games
The Chanute American Legion team, defending district champions, won two league games over the weekend. They defeated Fredonia 5-2 at home on Saturday with Ronnie White dominating the first six innings before relief allowed two runs. The next day they won at Neodesha 7-2 to sweep the series.
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Paper gowns and uniforms tested at Brooke Army Medical Center
At Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio patients may sleep in paper gowns on paper sheets and be treated by doctors and nurses in paper uniforms if ongoing tests prove successful.
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Sword Dancer Belmont Victor and Racing Tragedy
Belmont hero Sword Dancer won the $145,500 race but jockey Eddie Arcaro was hospitalised after a fall when Black Hills crashed on the bend. Trainer Elliott Burch said Sword Dancer would rest after a grueling campaign. Bagdad led then placed second as Arcaro suffered concussion and other injuries. Lake Erie fell atop him, with Walter Blum unhurt.
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Brosnan Cools Ex-Teammates
A St. Louis Cardinal hot streak was stopped Sunday by a recently traded Cardinal. If the Redbirds had won both sides would claim a morale boost in a divided clubhouse.
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Tribune Carrier Offer: 35 Cents Weekly
An old newspaper notice advertises carrier service at 35 cents a week. It outlines subscription terms and delivery details for readers.
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