Comets fall short as Derby claims 4A regional title
Chanute high runner ups in Derby on home track as Derby outscored Chanute 52 to 48. Brad Bright sprained ankle, Dale Brenner hamstring and Jeff Williams Butch Gould struggled but several Chanute athletes still qualified for state including Kent Crownover and Mike Cassin in field events and Brad Bright in long jump and 120 high hurdles. Williams, Hendrix and Crownover earned multiple top finishes. The Chanute contingent heads to Wichita State University for state meet with Hendrix and Williams added to medley relay lineup.
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Gary Isaacson
Derby
Chanute Blue Comets
Brad Bright
Dale Brenner
Jeff Williams
Butch Gould
Comet Boys
Chanute
Comets
Thad Clements
Bright
Williams
Gould
Breiners
Clements
Kent Crownover
Mike Cassin
Cassin
Breiner
Kim Hendrix
Comet
Ray Pacheco
Pacheco
Jerel Wright
Mike Bowman
Hendrix
Mitchell
Phillips
Ark City
Wichita Campus
Coffeyville
Newton
Independence
Bishop Carroll
Comet State
Wichita State University
Crownover
Rick Mitchell
Bill Phillips
Iola to Humboldt Inner Tube Race Set for Sunday
The seventh annual 15 mile raft race from near Iola to Humboldt begins at noon Sunday below the Neosho River dam on U.S. 54. Registration costs 50 cents and prizes include beer. Organizers expect 80 to 100 participants.
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Iola
Haire
Foyt Leads Indy 500 Pole Quest Among Packed Field
A.J. Foyt is expected to be the favorite as Indianapolis prepares to qualify for the 33 car field for the May 25 Indy 500. Johnny Rutherford Al Unser Bobby Unser Gordon Johncock among contenders with Johncock fastest in practice. Qualifications run Saturday through next weekend with Foyt chasing his fourth Indy victory and pole position in a season marked by turbo restrictions and prior drama.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
A.J. Foyt
Foyt
Johnny Rutherford
Bobby Unser
Gordon Johncock
Johncock
Indy
Phoenix
Rutherford
Trenton
McLaren
Brundage eulogized worldwide after IOC leader's death
Avery Brundage, 87, former IOC president, died in an Alpine hospital of heart failure. His widow Mariann Reuss plans to return his body to Chicago for burial with a private memorial in Germany. Brundage led amateur sports amid controversy over professionalism and racism.
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Chen
Germany
Avery Brundage
Chicago
Brundage
International Olympic Committee
Mariann Princess
Reuss
Associated Press
Avery
Zugspitz
Elisabeth
Lord Killanin
10C
IOC
Karl Schranz
U.S
Soviet Union
Local Bowling Scores From Team Hi 10
Team Hi 10 faced Duncan Oil Co and Don Divines in a series of matches. Duncan Oil Co. posted 958 and 2761 for the Hi 30 frame, while Don Divines scored 850 and 2299. Team Hi 10 and H & H Agency also logged scores against General Novelty and others.
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H & H Agency
General Novelty
Duncan Oil Co
Don Divines
L General Novelty
Caldwell
Kustoms
B.C
Johnson Furniture
Churchill, Inc
Ellis Dodge Inc
Marvin Seger
al Presley
Industrial Bowling Congo
H. K. Porter
Cablevision
Masoa Obsh Veceetionat Eees
Rite Meno Gant Servies
Chanute TV
Kustom
Ind. Hi
Bert Wiltse
Mike Morgan
Lucky Strike Bowling League
Litwins
Bloomer Liquor
the Cackids
Uncle
Kenaptws Ates
Bank of Commerce
Self Service
Karen Fitch
Joyce Norris
Aaron's bat ignites Brewers in 7-1 win over Royals
Hank Aaron belted his 736th career homer to spark Milwaukee's seven run seventh inning after a 1-1 tie with Kansas City at Kansas City. Ed Sprague pitched six innings for the win and Tom Murphy earned his sixth save as Gorman Thomas added a ninth inning solo shot.
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Kansas City
UPI
Hank Aaron
Milwaukee Brewers
Kansas City Royals
Ed Sprague
Tom Murphy
Aaron
al Fitzmorris
Gorman Thomas
Brewers
Don Money
George Scott
Cancellation of Tournament of Champions Shocks Golf Tour
The Tournament of Champions is canceled after 23 years drawing surprise and disappointment from pros. Players including Bobby Nichols Johnny Miller and Lee Trevino question the move while Hubert Green and Hale Irwin sign a petition urging reinstatement. The event, moved to Carlsbad in 1953, had featured tour event winners from the prior year and televised coverage.
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Dallas
Jerry McGee
Tournament Players Division
Tommy Jacobs
la Costa Country Club
California
Deane Beman
Associated Press
Washington
Beman
Bobby Nichols
Ron Cerrudo
Homero Blancas
Leonard Thompson
Hubert Green
Missioner
Johnny Miller
Lee Trevino
Green
Hale Irwin
Dave Stockton
Buddy Allin
Nelson
Las Vegas
Carlsbad
Calif
Baseball Standings and Weekend Schedule Snapshot
The chart shows team records and a weekend slate of games. Chicago leads with 13 1N and .542, while Philadelphia and Cincinnati also appear among the top teams. Weekend matchups include Philadelphia at Atlanta and San Francisco at St. Louis with several interleague or city pairings listed.
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Chicago
Pittsburgh
Philphia
New York
St. Louis
Montreal
West
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
S. Francisco
San Diego
Atlanta
Houston
Philadelphia
San Francisco
St. Loui
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Acade
Bowman
Coffeyville and
Humboldt
Louis Meyer
U.S. Auto Club
USAC
Lenco
Sportsman’s Friday
Wildcats Bombers
Dolphins
Alley Cats
Siduks Tytania
Teresa Cleaver
Troy Bowman
Pepsi Cola
Bow Mor
B. M.A. Insurance
W. G. Fertilizer
Nu Wa Campers
Montgomery Ward
Derby Stars
Ind
Bill Chard
Gary Nichols
B. M. A. Insurance
Bow
Lane Trotters
la Rose Mote
Chanute L. P. Gas
Farmer's Discount
Proto’s Inc
Wayside Diner
Koch Furniture
Marge Cook
Pat Marks
la Rose Motel
Neocha
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
RR United Artate
Westworld
Yul Brynner
Richard Benjamin
James BROLIN _MOHAE
Crichton Ponces Oy Paul
Lazarus
Panavision
Metrocolor
Royals
Sixto Lezcano
Darrell Porter
Bobby Mitchell
Marty Pattin
Fitzmorris
Pete Garcia
al Cowens
Buck Martinez
National League East
Minnesota
Baltimore
Cleveland
Texas
Detroit
Milwaukee
Boston
Oakland
Boston Pi
Ranz Motor CO. Inc
Lincoln
Wonder Women
S. Forest
Individual Mausoleum CO
Grand
Parsons, Kansas
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