Pint-Sized Husker Is Top Big 8 Back
Nebraska fullback Frank Solich, secretly taped weights added by the trainer, was named Big Eight Back of the Week after a 14-7 win over Iowa State. Solich totaled 130 yards, including 78 rushing on 18 carries, and is sixth in league rushing. Other backs nominated included Tony Baker, Earl Denny, Bob Skahan, Jerry Condit, Estes Banks, and Larry Elliott.
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Jim van Valkenburg
Associated Press
Nebraska
Bob Devaney
Solich
Iowa State
Tony Baker
Earl Denny
Missouri
Bob Skahan
Kansas
Jerry Condit
K-State
Estes Banks
Colorado
Larry Elliott
Oklahoma State
Baker
Cyclones
Denny
Skahan
Condit
Wildcats
Banks
Jed Colorado
Elliott
OSU
Cowboys
Figuring The Series: Shannon's homer ties opener
In St Louis, Mike Shannon hit a game tying homer in the sixth inning of the Series opener, the first by a Cardinal since Enos Slaughter in 1946. Elston Howard and Smoky Burgess share the series passed ball record. Joe Pepitone slumped to .118 average. Busch Stadium's 30,500 capacity was eclipsed by 90,805 in attendance, the smallest for a Series game since 1950. Pinch runners Julian Javier, Jerry Buchek, and Mike Hegan scored in the opener.
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Mike Shannon
St. Louis Cardinal
Enos Slaughter
Slaughter
Elston Howard
Pittsburgh
Smoky Burgess
Yanks
Busch Stadium
Phils
Julian Javier
Jerry Buchek
St. Louis
Mike Hegan
New York
World Series Game One Streak Sends Mets to Lead
The Associated Press reports New York wins Game One 5 to 2 over St. Louis. Tresh homers for the Yankees and Shannon for the Cardinals as pitching and offense shape the early series. Remaining schedule lists Oct 8 at St Louis and Oct 10, 11, 12, 14, 15 at New York or St Louis as needed. Attendance tallies and revenue shares are detailed for the clubs and leagues.
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St. Louis
Ford
Downing
Sheldon
Mikkelsen
Howard
Sadecki
Schultz
McCarver
Tresh
Shannon
Larry Jones Coaches Dietzel's Line at West Point
Larry Jones, a former LSU football player under Coach Paul Dietzel, now coaches Dietzel's defensive line and tackles at West Point, continuing a defensive tradition for the Army program.
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Larry Jones
Paul Dietzel
LSU
Dietzel
West Point
Big Games At Kansas High Schools This Weekend
Top ranked Lawrence Lions meet Shawnee Mission East Lancers at Shawnee Mission Stadium with Lawrence aiming to extend a 26 game win streak and retain No. 1. Arkansas City visits El Dorado while Wichita Kauman plays Bishop Carroll and Wichita West faces Southeast in another key matchup.
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Kansas
Lawrence Lions
Shawnee Mission East Lancers
Lawrence
Shawnee Mission Stadium
Associated Press
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el Dorado
Shawnee Mission West
Clay Center
Chapman
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Mulvane-Goodard
Ward
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de Lasalle
Neodesha
Eureka
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Great Bend
Hays St. Josephs
Leavenworth-Hayden
Beloit
Osborne
Uniontown
Mound City
Cimarron
Greensburg
Colby- Norton
Medicine
Shortage Looms as County Seeks New Register of Deeds
INDEPENDENCE Kan AP two replacements were selected Wednesday for Mrs Thelma McMurtry who resigned as Montgomery County register of deeds and withdrew as candidate after arrest on embezzlement charges. Floyd L Brothers retired grocer was named to act until January 11. Eugene C Welch of Independence was nominated as Republican candidate for the November 3 election. Welch retired after 22 years in the Air Force and was stationed at McConnell AFB Wichita as a lieutenant colonel. McMurtry, 55, entered Mercy Hospital after arrest. She is accused of taking 25750 with a continuing audit showing at least 6600 missing from the office after 22 years.
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Kan
Thelma McMurtry
Montgomery County Register of Deeds
Floyd L. Brothers
Cherryvale
Register of Deeds
Welch
Air Force
McConnell Air Force Base
Wichita
McMurtry
Mercy Hospital
Bill Watson
Blue Comets Seek Win Over Titans in Columbus
The Chanute Blue Comets travel to Columbus for a 7 30 p.m. game aiming for a third win after a 71 9 loss to Independence last week. Key injuries deplete backfield with QB Bruce Benson sidelined and Bill Goodwin out early. Backup plans include Goray at quarterback and Bowyer at wingback as Senseney’s status remains doubtful.
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Chanute Blue Comets
Columbus
Independence
Bill Goodwin
Comets
Bruce Benson
Comet
Bob Golay
Benson
Jim
Denny Senseney
Senseney
Eddie Watkins
Mark Gray
Richard Edwards
Rick Clark
Tom van Leeuwen
Goray
Wayne Washburn
Bowyer
Stan Mintz
Johnson signs foreign aid bill Anda cuts to 3.25 billion
President Johnson signed the 3.25 billion foreign aid appropriation before a Midwest campaign trip, with Congress having approved 3.5 billion but trimming the program. He also signed a 1.1 billion package for poverty, civil rights, food stamps and mass transit. The Defense Department reports a 2.8 billion cost reduction in the last fiscal year. An Army courier, Staff Sgt. Robert L. Johnson, 43, is missing AWOL with security clearance but no missing classified material found. Also recaps SEK league prep and standings for local football teams.
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Johnson
Congress
Defense Department
Robert §. McNamara
Washington (Ap
Robert L. Johnson
Army Courier Service
Army
Life’s Facts Recognized By Judge
Manuela Thiess daughter of Ursula Thiess and stepdaughter of Rob ert Taylor pleaded for a break from Municipal Court Judge Vincent N Erickson The 21 year old said she was working steady seeking psychiatric help and sobriety The judge warned she had been mollycoddled and sentenced her to 30 days in jail after a past record and a midmorning Venice drunkenness arrest
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Manuela Thiess
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Actor Robert Taylor
Vincent N. Erickson
Manuela
Venice
Miss Tehiss
Young Love Triggers Break-In In Cincinnati Drugstore
In Cincinnati 14 year old William Bluner shattered a plate glass window to escape from his 13 year old girlfriend. He triggered a burglar alarm and told police he acted during a forced kiss attempt. He said he jumped back and struck the window.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
William Bluner
Three Austrian Students Arrested Over Neck-Tie Topless Bikini
In Schaerding Upper Austria three male students test a topless bikini version by swimming clothed only in neckties. They were charged with indecent dressing and misusing a public fountain by the town's authorities.
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Schaerding
Austria
Upper Austria
Rockets at Fort Scott Tonight
Royster Junior High Rockets travel to Fort Scott for SEK league game at 7 pm as they seek a 1964 win. Fort Scott targets an even score after last year’s 140 victory. Injuries limit starters Mark Martin and Jim Benson, while Roc Carter returns at end and linebacker. Cecil Matlock leads the offense as Steven Lynch shifts to guard.
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Sumner
Kansas City
Golden Tornado
Parsons Vikings
Parsons
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Pittsburg
Joplin
Iola
Royster Junior High Rockets
Rockets
Chanute
Mark Martin
Jim Benson
Roc Carter
Cecil Matlock
Phil Steeves
Steven Lynch
World Series Delays Nixon Fundraiser in St Louis
The World Series forced postponement of a $100-a-plate Nixon fundraising dinner in St Louis. Walter C. Ploeser said the Republican national committee man the affair was moved from October 13 to October 24 due to World Series interest among residents and visitors.
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Richard M. Nixon
Walter C. Ploeser
Missouri
Ploeser
St. Louisans
Verdict of Guilty in Hutchinson Murder Case
A district court jury found Bernard L. Greenwood guilty of the April 30 murder of Mrs. Lucille Updegraf in Hutchinson Kansas. The panel sentenced Greenwood to life in prison after the verdict reported in the filing. Beasley, 14, from Sylvia, was wounded in the jaw and hand during the incident. Greenwood testified he had dated the victim.
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Hutchinson, Kan
Bernard L. Greenwood
Lyons
Lucille Updegraf
Hutchinson
Goat mascot change at Royal 22e Regiment in Quebec
A second goat from Queen Elizabeth's herd arrives in Quebec to replace Batisse I as mascot of the Royal 22e Regiment. Batisse II will undergo 18 months of basic training before duty.
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Quebec
Royal 22Nd Regiment
Batisse II
Batisse I
Citadel Guard
Not Enough RAJKOT Food Shortage Hurts Temple Worship
In Rajkot Hindu devotees skip offerings to Som Nath temple as India faces a food shortage. Worshipers abandon propitiatory meals at the temple due to scarcity affecting religious rites.
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Rajkot
India
Somnath
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