Uprising by Comets Defeat Favored Wyandotte 21-13
Chanute Blue Comet football upset the Sunflower League power Wyandotte Bulldogs 21-13 in a non league showdown. Junior QB Bruce Benson rushed for 135 yards, passed for 45, scored a 70 yard TD, and kicked all three extra points as Chanute gained 336 yards combined to Wyandotte’s 287. The victory snaps Wyandotte’s string of top finishes and marks Chanute’s fifth straight year of strong line play.
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Dodgers Rally to 2-0 Win Over Pirates Tightens NL Lead
Don Drysdale pitched seven strong innings and the Dodgers backed him with five stolen bases as Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh 2-0. The win left L A five games ahead of St Louis in the NL pennant race with three needed in either team’s victories. Tommy Davis moved atop the NL batting race with a 324 average as Robeto Clemente and Orlando Cepeda trailed.
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Rudolph Takes Lead In Portland Golf
Ma son Rudolph held the inside track in the Portland Open at Columbia Edgewater CC after firing a 69 and a 64 to post 133, 11 under par, three strokes ahead of the field. Closest rivals at 136 include George Knudson, Tom Jacobs, and Dave Hill.
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Columbia- Edgewater Country Club
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Elsmore Falls Short As Arcadia Edges Ahead
Arcadia surged to 19 18 after leading 18 13 at quarter break in a tense first half. Elsmore failed to score in the second half though Freddie Krokstrom nailed a pair of interceptions for 75 and 30 yards. Jim Fewins added a 40 yard TD run to cap Elsmore scoring.
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Wind blocks Elsmore late field goal in season opener
Elsmore Dragons fall to Arcadia 19 to 18 in a Marmaton Valley League football tilt as a last minute field goal attempt was slowed by wind and fell inches short.
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Kansas Employers Pay $22 Million in Workmen’s Comp Costs
Vernon L Williams of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce says employers pay about 22 million annually in workers compensation and premiums are rising. He criticizes liberal interpretations of the law that pay workers not entitled, reducing funds for legitimate job related injuries and urging reform to improve the business climate.
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Kansas Chamber of Commerce
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Baseball Scores From Sunday Standings and Matchups
Sunday scores show Chicago 1 Milwaukee 0 Cincinnati 1 St Louis 0 Houston 3 Philadelphia 2 Los Angeles 2 Pittsburgh 0 San Francisco 6 New York 3. Sunday games list Milwaukee at Chicago St Louis at Cincinnati Pittsburgh at Los Angeles New York at San Francisco Philadelphia at Houston.
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Senior High Elects Home Room Officers
Senior High lists elected home room officers and student council reps by room for seniors juniors and sophomores with faculty sponsors noted. Readouts name room numbers instructors and the elected roster including president vice president treasurer red cross and safety reps.
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Peralta Wins Narrowly Over Pastrano in Miami Non-Title Bout
In Miami Beach, Gregorio Peralta of Argentina scored a narrow outpoint victory over Willie Pastrano of Miami in a 10-round non-title match. Peralta, listed as 1832, fought at 1832 pounds while Pastrano weighed 179 pounds.
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Miami
Kansas City Taxicab Driver Fatally Stabbed After Bar Altercation
Harvey Warner, 41, a Kansas City taxicab driver, was stabbed to death Friday night following an argument with three patrons at the My Alibi Bar on Independence Ave. After Warner dropped a passenger, the trio left in a truck. one man leaped out and fatally stabbed him as the vehicle departed. Police are investigating the incident.
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Erie Opens Grid Season With 14 6 Win Over Arma
Erie Red Devils start CNC League play with a 14 to 6 victory over the Arma Bull Dogs. Junior fullback David Atkins scored the first touchdown on a 15 yard run and added yardage on the second drive while Don Rogers ran in a one yard score. Arma answered with a second period TD aided by a 13 yard penalty.
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Humboldt Cubs overpower Moran in non league clash 27 to 0
Humboldt Cubs dominate Moran with 27 points as Moran gains only 9 rushing yards and one first down. Doug Hoke scores 15 points on a run, a late interception return, and three extra points with Tom Anderson and Jim Kaufman adding TDs.
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