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Newspaper
Chanute Tribune
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1975
Page
6
Washburn overturns a 4-0 deficit to beat Las Palomas 14-6 as Empire edges DeMeritt 18-17 after 8 innings in a 43 hit marathon. Kentucky Fried Chicken and Thayer tie 7-7 before rain ends play. KFC and Thayer will complete later.
Instructions urge readers to contact their Tribune carrier if missed, or call 431 4100 during specified hours: 5 30 to 6 p m on weekdays and by 9 a m Saturday.
Long Island police diver Ben Huggard abandoned a planned 165 mile swim after jellyfish stings and a failing shark cage. He had started near Marathon in the Florida Keys, reaching about 28 hours in, before steering toward Bimini where the final distance and exit point remained undetermined.
About 50 entries from Nebraska Colorado Missouri New Mexico and Kansas expected for the Chanute Masters Track Meet at Royster Stadium Sunday. Field events begin at 1 p.m. Open men and women run events start at 2 p.m. Special children races at 1 30. Entry fee is 3 dollars with trophies for adults and ribbons for children.
Naomi Johnson of Kansas State University Extension offers guidance for newcomers to backpacking. She emphasizes proper footwear and socks, roomy fit to accommodate packs, and cautions on sleeping bag styles from mummy to rectangular. A free copy of Back packing Gear is available by writing Consumer Information Dept. 12 Pueblo Colorado 81009.
The Crawford County Saddle Club will stage a 1 p.m. show Sunday at the Crawford County Fair Grounds 12 miles east of Girard. Thirty three events are listed including 10 timed events and 11 pleasure classes. trophies awarded for halter, performance, and timed events with $2 entry per event and prizes for top four in each event. Concessions will be available on site.
First State Bank of Thayer improved to 1-1 and handed Ash Grove a second defeat with an 11-10 win at Santa Fe park. Calvin Riley started for Thayer, Rex McCullough and David Hibbs finished, while Ash Grove's Mike Stierwalt and Stan Evenson pitched in relief as the game swung with late rallies.
Chanute Elks debut Sunday at City Park against Augusta Legion B at 1:30 PM led by pitcher Ward McClure. Coach Herman Honas rebuilds after key departures, stressing leadership as a top intangible while facing power shortages and new outfield trio Jeff Yakle Jack Ellis Stan Gardner.
T Dahle of Madison Wisconsin aged 67 rode 325 miles to St Olaf College in Northfield Minnesota for Alumni Day. Despite two heart attacks a stroke and a plastic hip socket he rode a girl's bike averaging 70 miles daily. He says cycling renewed his faith in people and recalls strangers offering rides along the route. He is a 1930 class member who has logged over 25000 miles by bicycle.
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