A's Move Up to Second in American League
A's host Minnesota swept the Twins 5-4 to reach a tie for second in the American League as Ed Lopat praised his improved pitching staff. Pena allowed a five inning relief stint while Rakow and Wickersham each pitched solid wins. Phils rally past Cardinals in twin bill with late scoring flurries and relief performances.
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Philadelphia Phils
Cardinals
Ed) Rakow
Dave) Wickersham
Lopat
Diego Segui
Orlando Pena
Ted Bowsfield
Dan Pfister
Pena
Twins
Los Angeles
Rakow
Minnesota
Wickersham
Segui
New York Yankees
Bowsfield
Athletics
Camilo Pascual
Pascual
Norm Siebern
Chuck Essegian
Ed Charles
Gino Cimoli
Bill Bryan
Manny Jimenez
Dick Howser
Jose Tartabull
Jim Roland
Jerry Lumpe
St. Loui
Phillies
Bobby Shantz
Ron Taylor
Cards
Traded Players Play Key Roles In AL Decisions
The Associated Press notes key AL results as players changing clubs impact outcomes. Jerry Walker protected a 6-0 Cleveland win after a relief shift, Ron Kline and Larry Osborne drove runs for Washington in a 7-6 win, Stan Williams moved the Yankees to first with a five hitter, and Orlando Pena's five relief innings helped Kansas City win 5-4. Rain halted the only other AL game, Sox and Angels.
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Larry Osborne
Stan Williams
Orlando Pena
Walker
Jim Grant
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Detroit
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Washington Senators
Boston Red Sox
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Williams
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New York Yankees
Los Angeles
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Dodgers
Pena
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Cincinnati
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Angels
Standings and results wrap for major leagues
Major league standings list New York leading with four wins and one loss tied with Detroit and Kansas City at three wins two losses. Chicago and Cleveland show balanced records, while rain postponed Chicago at Los Angeles and several matchup results from Sunday and today outline winners and upcoming games.
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Kansas City
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Los Angeles
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Cleveland
Washington
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W. L. Pet
San Francisco
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Philadelphia
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Milwaukee
Houston
Cincinnati
Parsons pair win division 2 doubles at WIBC event
Pat Kirkpatrick and Louis Deidiker of Parsons Kansas topped division 2 doubles with a 1016 series to beat Ruth Longere and Dorothea Jeffries of Indianapolis who posted 1015. Janet Aldridge of Joplin Missouri finished second in division 2 singles with 549 including a 214 opening game.
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Memphis
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Phillies
Wes Covington
Charley James
Earl Averil
Ray Sadecki
Tony Taylor
Don Demeter
Taylor
Dick Groat
Demeter
Ron Taylor
North South Amateur Golf Affair Under Way
Pinehurst North Carolina AP seven matches open the 61st annual Women s North and South Amateur Golf Tournament Nine players in the 23 player field drew byes Eight second round matches Tuesday lead to 18 hole matches through Friday to decide successor to 1941 champion Clifford Ann Creed Mrs Helen Sigel Wilson last year s runner up and 1961 semi finalists Marge Burns and Mrs John Dyson are among byes
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N.C
Clifford Ann Creed
Helen Sigel Wilson
Gladwyne
Marge Burns
Greensboro
John Dyson
Sugarloaf
Sanders Tops Greensboro Open With 14 Under Par
Doug Sanders, 29, slim Cedar Town Georgia native, won the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield CC. He shot 68 65 68 69 for a 270 total, 14 under, four ahead of runner-up Jimmy Clark. Kel Nagle finished third at 275, with Bob Charles Art Wall and Harold Kneece tied for fourth at 277. Sanders earned $5,500 from a $37,500 purse.
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Sedgefield Country Club
Sam Snead
Jimmy Clark
Huntington Beach
Calif
Kel Nagle
Bob Charles
New Zealand
Art Wall
Harold Kneece
Emporia Relays Records Fall in Major Meet
Seven teen records collapsed at the 17th Emporia State Relays. Lincoln University and the University of Iowa led the college division, setting marks in sprint medley and relays while Clyde Webb and Terry Williams posted standout feats. Emporia State claimed unofficial team title as Toi Peka led the high school division with 55 points among 18 schools.
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Clyde Webb
Iown
Terry Williams
Omaha
John Taylor
Warrensburg State
Emporia State
Toi Peka
Wyannette
Lawrence
Salina
Argentine
Washington Rural
Junction City
Newton
Independence
Manhattan
Shawnee-Mission North
Shawnee - Mission West
Ottawa
Topeka West
Shawnee-Mission East
Buffs Missouri Set For Big Eight Showdown
A Missouri pitching staff that has yielded only three runs in six Big Eight games faces a Colorado squad known for scoring 48 runs in the same span. The three game series runs Friday and Saturday in Columbia. Colorado, lacking hitting depth, upset Oklahoma State 5-4 Saturday aided by homers from Roger Griffin and Bob Bennett. Missouri swept Iowa State 3-0 as Jack Stroud struck out 14. Oklahoma swept Kansas State 5-1 at Norman. The Big Eight begins five non conference games this week. Coach Hi Simmons leads a deep pitching staff with Missouri favored to repeat as champion. If Missouri passes Colorado, Oklahoma looms as the final hurdle. Oklahoma State meets Iowa State in Stillwater. A Colorado Missouri doubleheader is set for Saturday. other clubs play twice.
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Frank Prentup
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Hehnd
Roger Griffin
Bob Bennett
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Dick Dodge
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Jack Stroud
Gary Woods
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Joey Jay
Reds
Smoky Burgess
Donn Clendenon
Bill Virdon
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Mets
Bob Hendley
Roger Craig
Hendley
Ty Cline
A's Owner Proposes Saturday Openers for AL Season
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles O. Finley suggests the American League season begin on Saturday afternoons instead of Tuesday. He argues Saturday starts would boost attendance, especially for working men, and keep out of town fans in town for Sunday games.
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Charles O. Finley
Kansas City Athletics
Joe Cronin
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Kansas Relays loom with hopes of fast marks in Lawrence
At the 38th Kansas Relays in Lawrence Friday and Saturday a gifted field targets notable feats including a sub 4 minute mile in the distance medley relay. Tom O Hara faces Major Adams of Texas Southern while John Camien aims for the Glenn Cunningham mile and Wes Santen’s legacy meets a strong challenge. The 16 foot pole vault section features Colin Ridgeway Leander Durley and Charles Williams with Durley overcoming eyesight issues after switching to glasses. Gerald Pratt of Texas Southern competes in the 16 foot vault as Stan Wright notes his perseverance and potential at the meet.
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Camien
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Damien
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Colin Ridgeway
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Charles Williams
Lincoln
Durley
Busy Week Seen for City Sports Teams
Garden City sports teams prepare for a busy week with high school track and golf meets. Dodge City High Relays feature Coach Wayne Dickerson's Boff tracksters on Saturday, while the Garden City High Invitational hosts Buffs. Juco and junior high events fill the schedule with track, tennis, and golf across multiple sites.
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Boff
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Garden City High
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GCHS
Dave Craft
Juco
Dale Meadors
McCook
Broacbuster
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Hutchinson JC
Buster
Cecil Davis
Trinidad
Colo
Garden City Junior High
Great Bend
Hafliger Rolls Top Game in Jayhawk Mixed League
Fred Hafliger of the eee team rolled high individual game of 205 and led with a 556 series as the Jayhawk Mixed League completed its 28th week. Thelma Kuehn of Smith Land Co. had top women’s game 187 and best series 483. Fireballs led team pins with 727. Southwest Sand posted 2029 as the high team series.
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Eee
Garden Bowl
Jayhawk
Thelma Kuehn
Smith Land Co
Southwest Sand
Reed
Stinemetz
C. R. Anthony’s
Osialt. Industries
Kansas City Opens Bid for Pro Football Move
Kansas City launches Operation Touchdown a structured campaign to move the American Football League champion Dallas Texans to Kansas City. The ticketing and publicity drive begins today in multiple cities as organizers push for the relocation and to build local support for a football franchise.
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Cubs Trade Pays Off with Jackson and McDaniel
Cubs coach Bob Kennedy hailed the winter deal bringing Larry Jackson and Lindy McDaniel from St Louis. Jackson blanked the Giants 3-1 with McDaniel backing him in the ninth, tying Pittsburgh and Philadelphia atop the standings at 4-1.
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Lindy McDaniel
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Jackson
San Francisco Giants
McDaniel
Giants
Pittsburgh Pirates
Philadelphia Phils
Alvin McBean
Cincinnati Reds
Joey Jay
Pirates
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