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Chanute Tribune

Location

Chanute, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1968

Page

9

Big Eight Track Has Three Season Bests Set

In the近 final weekend before the Colorado conference meet, several season bests emerged. Clifton Forbes led Nebraska with a 20.9 in the 220 and a double win. Jim Ryan of Kansas posted 8 50.2 in the two mile. Hal Oswalt of Oklahoma State added a school‑mark long jump 25‑1. Glen Long tied season 100 best at 9.5 seconds. Ben Olsson ran 9.4 wind aided. Kansas State swept events at Manhattan, with Miz Zou leading in firsts as Swenson and Wells posted strong times in distance races.

Associated Press Big Eight Colorado Clifton Forbes Nebraska Lincoln Jim Ryan Kansas Southern Illinois Lawrence Hal Oswalt Oklahoma State Oklahoma Stillwater Glen Long Ben Olison Kansas State Missouri Manhattan Mizzou Charlie Collins John Cain K-State Ken Swenson Craig Endicott Bill Wells Terry Holbrook Olsson Stan Whitley Doug Knop Forbes Dennis Hagin Dave Kudron Huskers Don Wigert John Mottley Tate Terry Schreiner Ronnie Rowell Dan Ruth Lloyd Hutchinson Dwight Martinek Columbia Iowa State Ames Allen Furby

Dancer's Image Wins Derby as Prospects Grow Bright

Louisville report on Dancer's Image after a come from behind Derby victory. Owner Peter Fuller talks higher insurance to 1.8 million and possible syndication. Jockey Bobby Ussery surged through rail for the win, easing past Forward Pass and Francie's Heat.

Louisville Churchill Downs Citation Dancer Peter Fuller The Boston Sportsman Fuller Cavajaris Bobby Ussery Ussery Dancers Bob Ussery Forward Francie

Pirates Clinch Playoff Rally With 122 113 Win

Pittsburgh beat New Orleans 122 to 113 on Saturday to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the best of seven series. Pirates guard tally added 44 points as the home team surged in the third quarter.

Associated Press Pittsburgh New Orleans

Finney and Harris Earn Westamerica Millionaire Award

Spencer W. Finney of Chanute received the Westamerica Millionaire Award at the annual Westamerica national sales conference in Denver for mutual fund sales exceeding one million dollars. Fred M. Harris was likewise recognized, with both men honored at the Chanute district office where two Millionaire awards were presented at a single conference. Plaques and lapel pins were given, and Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Finney attended.

Spencer W. Finney Chanute Denver Fred M. Harris Finney Harris

Panther Thinclads At Iola Tomorrow

The Neosho County Community Junior College track team travels to Iola tomorrow afternoon for the Iola Invitational division. The meet, moved from April 23 due to weather, includes NCCJC Iola Fort Scott Parsons El Dorado and Haskell Institute of Lawrence.

Neosho County Iola Jaco NCCJC Fort Scott Parsons el Dorado Haskell Institute of Lawrence

Tribune Phone Numbers For Reachable Carrier

Instructions urge calling Tribune phone for contact. If unavailable, dial HE 1-3400 after 6 p m to reach the carrier.

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SEK League Track Meet Results at Pittsburg

Southeast Kansas League meet results show team scores led by Fort Scott over Lola and Coffeyville. Individual events include new records in the two mile and mile runs by Nixon and Nixon II with times 9:56.0 and 4:34.5 respectively, and relays with Lola, Coffeyville, and Columbus setting records.

Pittsburg Lola Fort Scott Coffeyville Altamont Columbus Parsons Chanute Independence Javelin Wright Jones Graham Manley Preble Garrett Sutterby Iola McCutchin Flanagan Flippin Nixon Lee Pit Michaels Eshelbrenner Carr Zimmerman Gann Westhoff Sarwinski Cares Wychoff Davis Alexander Hendrix Huston Kirkwood Endsley Musch Sears German Clayton Jose Lane Borum Col Close Robson Howell Russell Wiltmer Neeley Barnard Cha O’rear Yddash - Burnett Par Smith Hasting Cof 1961

Advertising Ad Highlights Local Buy and Sell Notices

A focused ad section showcases everyday goods and services for sale including household items, clothing, and local business promotions. Readers encounter product offers, sale dates, contact details, and small business announcements within the advertising pages.

K State a Threat In Baseball Race Of Big Eight

Oklahoma State clings to a slim lead in the Big Eight baseball race with a 9-3 record as Kansas State and Oklahoma challenge. OSU faces six straight road games to finish, while K State and Oklahoma also close with six games. Leaders Dobbs Disbro Horner starred in Rubber games as teams chase the conference crown and an NCAA berth.

Jim van Valkenburg Associated Press Oklahoma State Kansas State Oklahoma OSU Chet Bryan Bryan Nebraska Enos Semore Bill Dobbs Rusty Disbro Nick Horner K-State

Belafonte Delivers Park College Commencement Address

Belafonte, describing himself as a high school dropout, accepted an honorary doctor of humane letters at Park College in Parkville Missouri and urged universities to go beyond token gestures in expanding access and diversity during his commencement speech for the 5 percent graduating class.

Parkville Harry Belafonte Park College Sunday Belafonte Park

Duchess of Windsor Heads to Greenhouse Health Resort

The Duchess of Windsor arrived in Dallas on Sunday on her way to The Greenhouse health resort in Arlington for privacy and weight loss. She received a note saying to call the Duke, and remarked that this was the first time she had flown without him. Gene Austin announced engagement to Dora Arvan at Miami Beach party. he has been married twice before.

Dallas Tex Duchess of Windsor Arlington Miami Beach, Fla Gene Austin Dora Arvan Miami Beach Miss Arvan Vivian Cherones Austin

Ike's Progress Is Satisfactory

Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, 77, remains in satisfactory condition at March Air Force Base Hospital Calif after a mild heart attack suffered playing golf near Palm Desert. A Sunday bulletin said he "spent another good 24 hours" under care and observation.

March Air Force Base Calif Palm Desert Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower

Giants Beat Cards Protest Turns Up Heat at Candlestick

San Francisco Giants defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 8 to 4 in a game played under protest at Candlestick Park on a windy Sunday. Cardinal manager Red Schoendienst erupted over the call and urged league action if the protest fails.

San Francisco St. Louis Cardinal Red Schoendienst San Francisco Giants Giants Herman Franks Mays Dave Marshall McCovey Cardinals Busch Memorial Stadium Candlestick Park St. Louis Bob Gibson New York Mets Gibson Tom Seaver

De Vicenzo Wins Houston Championship in Texas

Roberto De Vicenzo, 46, edged Lee Trevino at the Houston Champions International to claim the $20,000 prize and his 141st tour victory. Trevino faltered on the final four-foot putt as De Vicenzo posted a 287 total, Trevino 288, with Sikes and Nicklaus close behind.

Houston Roberto de Vicenzo de Vicenzo Texas Lee Trevino Horizon City Texaro Trevino

Baseball scores and standings update with notable results

The column lists team records and games from a baseball update. St. Louis leads the league with 15 wins, Cincinnati 12 losses, and multiple games showcase results across the majors and minors including Chicago New York Pittsburgh Philadelphia Atlanta and San Francisco. Notable scores include St. Louis 11 San Francisco 6 and Cincinnati 2 Los Angeles 0 with threads of doubleheaders and extra innings.

W. L. Pet. G.B. St New York Chicago St. Louis San Francisco Philadelphia Pittsburgh Atlanta Houston Cincinnati Los Angeles Baltimore Washington Oakland Boston Detroit California Cleveland Minnesota Spokane Hawaii Indianapolis Phoenix Tacoma Vancouver San Diego Tulsa Denver Oklahoma City Seattle Portland Rochester Syracuse Louisville Columbus Buffalo Toledo Jacksonville Richmond

Fight Results From Buenos Aires and Mexico City

In Buenos Aires Gregory Peralta 181 Argentina and Vittorio Sarandi 177 Italy fought to a draw after ten rounds. In Mexico City Santos Sandoval Mexico stopped Roberto Andrade Philippines at seven rounds. Manuell Pulgarcito Ramos 210 Mexico stopped Ronald Pointer 213 United States at one round.

Associated Press Buenos Aires Gregorio Peralta Argentina Vittorio Sarandi Italy Drew Mexico City Santos Sandoval Mexico Roberto Andrade Philippines Manuell‘Pulgarcito” Ramos Ronald Pointer United States

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