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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1969
Page
7
Sloppy fielding by Chanute Legion B allowed Humboldt to seize a 8-4 win at City Park. Humboldt led 3-0, Chanute tied it at 4, then Humboldt pulled away with a 3-run fifth inning and added a tally in the sixth. Chanute pitcher John Olson struggled with control issuing six walks.
Alvin Sanderson 75 of Seattle defended his senior title in the National Oldtime Fiddlers Contest at Weiser Idaho. The seniors event for fiddlers over 70 closed the second day of the four day festival with Van Cunningham 73 of Bodish Calif in second and Sue Berl ine 75 from Caldwell Kan in third.
Phoenix Suns announce the signing of ABA star Connie Hawkins to play for the team next year. Suns president Richard Bloch confirmed the deal from Beverly Hills to reporters. The Phoenix Gazette had earlier hinted at an imminent announcement and noted Bloch’s personal involvement. Hawkins previously denied the signing when news broke on June 12.
Chanute Elks exploded for 13 runs in the first inning to crush Fredonia 18-1 at Santa Fe Park. Steve Edwards allowed one hit in four innings, while Fredonia committed seven errors as Chanute improved to 5-3. Chanute travels to Humboldt for an 8 p.m. game.
18 year old Mike Kelso rode a 160cc Honda scrambler in 1B stock at Mo Kan drag strip between Pittsburg and Joplin. He won two trophies including top eliminator beating a 650cc Triumph and posted 18.17 seconds at about 72 mph. He plans to race again soon with his father hauling the bike. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Bill Kelso of 316 West Third.
In Major League action Dave McNally pitched a two hitter to notch his 10th victory without a loss as the Orioles defeated the Washington Senators 2-0. Art Shamsky led the Mets with two singles and two homers, driving in three and scoring three in a 6-5 win over the Phillies.
Kansas City AP report says two bids for Jackson County sports complex stadiums total $31.6 million and $34.3 million, both exceeding about $23.5 million bond funds. The roof cost of about $10 million isn’t in base bids. County has 45 days to review bids and seek cost cuts or new funding.
Elk City Reservoir muddy and slow. Lake Fort Scott and Rock Creek Lake clear and fair for bass channels bluegill. Bourbon County State Lake clear and fair for channels bluegill black bass. Neosho County State Lake good for channels black bass. Parsons City Lake muddy and fair for channels drum. Southeast Kansas Strip Pits clear good for black bass bluegill green sunfish and fair for channels. Direct from Utah the saints tonight at The Loft 9 to 12.
John Carlos at the NCAA meet aims to break nine seconds in the 100 yard dash after winning his heat. Erv Hall of Villanova and Jim Ryun of Kansas show strong form as others chase titles in Knoxville. Frank Shorter wins the six mile, with finals set for hammer, long jump, shot put, 120 hurdles and steeplechase.
VFW Pee Wee league games show Naff and Bolze with 372 runs and 10x-17 Naff and Bolze 13 runs, 10 hits. Disney's Market defeats OCAW 11 to 8 with 11 runs, 6 hits. Chaute Lumber edges Koch Furniture 11 to 6 with 11 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors. Pitchers Berk, Davis, Harper, and others noted with catcher details and home runs by Curls Love Kustom-17 runs.
Local baseball schedule lists Busy Bee Cafe against Wimsell and Thompson at Santa Fe Park at 6. Wells Clothiers meets J C Penney at 6. Hank's Flowers plays Hembree Tire at EUB at 6. Montgomery Ward faces Ken singer Haight at IGA at 6. American Legion Chanute B meets Fredonia at 7 30. Semi-Pro James Boys visit Columbus at 8. Elks Chanute at Humboldt at 8. Church softball Neodesha plays Jaycees at 7 30. Thayer versus Christian at 9 15 at Santa Fe Park.
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