First Woman Mechanic Hired at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Wanda McBride Knepper becomes the first authentic woman race car mechanic permitted to work in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway garages. She learned racing from husband Arnie Knepper, has worked on cars for 17 years, and now assists with parts, engine work, and body tasks while aiming to qualify for the 500 mile race with an Offenhauser engine. The Kneppers juggle three children as they pursue racing.
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Indianapolis
Wanda McBride Knepper
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Arnold
Missouri
Korea
Arnie Knepper
Belleville
Ill
Roy
Arnie
Mark Donohue
Ronnie Bucknum
Nets Rally To Tie ABA Series In New York Win
The New York Nets defeated the Indiana Pacers 110-105 in Unodolda Uniondale New York tying the best of seven series. Nets center Billy Pauitz had 30 points and 18 rebounds while Rick Barry added 26 points. Game five moves to Indiana Thursday before a sixth game in New York Saturday.
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Uniondale
N.Y
New York Nets
Indiana Pacers
New York
Billy Pauitz
Nets
Rick Barry
Indiana
Red Cross Swimming Enrollment Opens at Chanute Pool
The Chanute Recreation and Parks Department announces Red Cross swimming lessons this summer with two sessions starting June and July 17. A $2 registration fee is charged per person. Registration hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 17 S. Highland.
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Red Cross
Chanute Recreation and Parks Department
Recreation and Parks Department
S. Hichland
Sooners Capture Baseball Crown
The Oklahoma Sooners clinched the Big Eight Conference baseball title by sweeping Missouri in a doubleheader. They won 5 2 and 4 2 to move to 12 7 in the conference standings.
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Sooners
Columbia, Mo
Oklahoma Sooners
Missouri Tigers
Oklahoma
Tigers
Sooner
Oklahoma State Poised for 14th Big Eight Golf Title
Oklahoma State is favored to win its 14th Big Eight golf championship in 15 years at the Lake Valley course in Boulder Colorado, with the conference tournament set for Friday and Saturday.
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Kansas Gity
Oklahoma State
Lake Valley
Boulder
Colo
Coffeyville Names Stockard Coach for Football and Wrestling
Jim Stockard, 31, hired as head football and wrestling coach at Field Kinley High School for next fall. He replaces Gil Cloud who resigned to join the Kansas State University coaching staff after stints at two Tulsa high schools, Muskogee, and Joplin.
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Coffeyville
Jim Stockard
Field Kinley High School
Stockard
Tulsa
Muskogee
Okla
Joplin
Gil Cloud
Cloud
Kansas State University
Martin Earns NAIA District 10 All Star Honors
Langley Martin of Washburn University is named to the NAIA District 10 All Star Team as Ichabods shortstop for three seasons. He bats .2M and joins one other Ichabod on the district squad.
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Topeka
Langley Martin
Yates
Washburn University
Martin
Ichabods
Truck and Auto Supply Ad Promises Full Vehicle Parts
Local ad promotes 107 W Cherry Avenue business as a one stop shop with complete auto supplies and services. The listing highlights breadth of stock and accessibility for motorists and quick repairs.
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W. Cherry
Neosho County javelin star Tom Atkins rolls to wins
Tom Atkins known as Bird Dog dominates javelin events for NCCJC. He has finished first in every league meet since joining in 1969, beginning with a 182 feet 114 inch throw as a Chanute High sophomore. His run includes league titles and high regional and state placements through his senior year.
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Tom Atkins
Neosho County Community
Aikins
Bird Dog
Kansas Jayhawk
Tom
CHS Honors Athletes at Annual Sports Assembly
Chanute High School named its sports award recipients at the year’s honors assembly. Coaches announced top honorees across football basketball track golf wrestling tennis cross country girls’ track and more with multiple trophy presentations and cheerleader introductions.
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Chanute High School
Thad Clements
Pete Dillman
Ken Johnson
Jim Woods
Mike Lawrence
Tom Thorne
Helen Anderson
Edwin Aday
Gilbert Alonzo
Eldon Barriger
Daryl Cook
Larry Cook
Rick Cox
Rick Barnow
Steve DeLaTorre
Bill Drybread
Mike Esslinger
Dick Evans
Tim Fairchild
Craig Follmer
Rick Good
Rick Holman
Randy Johnson
Danny Morris
Bob Neely
Mark Neely
John Ray
Larry Rowe
Doug Sewart
David Ward
John Woods
Larry Taylor
Chris Abbueh
Linda Hezen
Carla Hedrick
Sharon Hendrickson
Brenda Jenkins
Denise Keenan
Matt Lassman
DeeAnn McIntire
Lori Mangine
Cindy Moessinger
Ann Moore
Lydia Muninger
Kathy Myers
Sheila Penner
Lynn Rollow
Peggy Smith
Carol Sommars
Sherry Steinman
Shellie Waller
Dorothy Webb
Dorothy Anderson
Debbie Bright
Bobbie Briley
Susan Busse
Kathy Chandler
Diana Disney
Margie Fickel
Susan Foster
Cathy Goben
Aimee Guinotte
Darla Hedrick
Mari Lassman
Brenda Steele
Tina Thuston
Glennis
Michele Criger
Dena Belt
Gloria Curls
Karen Ellis
Susan Argabright
Joan Helton
Chris Mewe
Debbie Pers
Wendy Bower
Marla Clements
Betty Crews
Debbie Groskinsky
Cheryl Hunziker
Janice Moore
Peggy North
Donna VanGotten
Jolene Washburn
Nancy Wasser
Sherida Willis
Craig Harris
Chris Abbuehl
Brad Parks
Roger Findahl
Dan Kelly
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Goldie Hawn
M. J. Frankovich
Richard Brooks
Columbia Pictures
Geraldine Page
Ruth Gordon
Sam Barnhart
Tribune
CHS
John Almond
Joe Almond
Tim Alien
Chris Barnhart
Mike Bouray
Dary Cook
Gary Courter
Tom Fairchild
Kevin Follmer
Russell Herron
Randy Ikehorn
Buddy Kihm
David Kimble
Steve Marts
Steve McMeekin
Mike Mugrage
Bion Ostrander
Dick Ray
Bill Thompson
Dave Ward
Tom Wheat
Jim Wilkins
Don Wilson
Dave Williams
Joe Ward
George Taylor
Jim Williams
Wesley Wilson
Dan Cox
Jim Reeves
Scott West
Clayton Brooks
Roger McAuley
Marty Savedra
David Williams
Greg Bilyeu
Larry Muninger
Guy Catterson
Kim Childers
Breck Churchill
Bart Johnson
Sam Nooteboom
Doug Pennington
Roger Tucker
David Harris
Roger Hubble
Stan Morton
Steve Rausch
Hanute
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Chanute
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F.E.T
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Appi
West Main
Chanute, Ks
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