Packers and All Stars Clash In Midseason Classic
The Green Bay Packers meet the college All-Stars in the 80th midsummer classic at Soldier Field. Star quarterback Bart Starr leads Green Bay toward a likely repeat win as the weather forecast calls for temperatures around 80 with possible thunderstorms. The All-Stars feature Terry Baker Ron VanderKelen and Glynn Griffing among others, while Packers face key absences Ray Nitschke and Paul Hornung with Jim Taylor limited by injury.
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Standings and results from major leagues and FCA president
The Standings by The Associated Press show New York leading the American League with 58 wins and 48 losses, followed by Chicago and Baltimore. National League leaders are San Francisco and St. Louis, with multiple key results listed. Paul Dietzel named president of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, to preside at the national conference in Henderson Harbor, N Y, succeeding Bebe Lee. The Chicago Bears ended last season strong, winning five of their final six football games.
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Rain Spoils Cliburn's Debut as a Conductor
Philadelphia AP report says Dianist Van Cliburn's debut as conductor was halted by rain. He led the Robin Hood Dell Orchestra about halfway through before showers canceled the performance.
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Motorcycle Races Planned for Here in Garden City
Garden City will host part of the National Motorcycle Rally on Labor Day at the local airport. The event, normally held in Dodge City since 1914, will feature a road racing course on a drag strip and west airport area. Floyd Clymer of Los Angeles sponsors the rally with AMA sanctioning. About 500 entries are expected, including Al Gunter, Ralph White, and Jody Nicholas, with Yamaha sending a racing team.
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Kerr Nolder Take Honors In Garden Bowl Mixed League
Polly Kerr led the Gardiner Dairy team with top women marks in both game and series, while Roy Nokler topped the men with high game and series. Gardiner Dairy also claimed best team game and series as results show Gardiner City Co. and others posting scores in week eight of Garden Bowl action.
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Boy Scout Founder’s Grandson Marries in Fensham England
In Fensham England AP reports Lord Baden-Powell aged 27, grandson of the Boy Scout founder, wed Patience Batty who hails from Gowelo, Southern Rhodesia. The piece also notes Don Dubro of St. Louis with four sanctioned 800 series, last January 10 recording the ninth highest series on record.
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Tourney Berth Decision Sealed Tonight in Close District
Only three teams remain in the men’s district slow-pitch tourney at Fansler Meld as the state berth race narrows. Pierceville remains unbeaten while Kunz Mobil Service and Reed-Stinemetz Excavators fight for the last spots in double elimination. Tonight’s schedule features Kunz vs Reed-Stinemetz with the loser out, and Kane-Reed against the Reed/Stinemetz winner facing Pierceville for the district berth slated for Aug. 16-18.
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Country Club Honors Slated for Weekly Golf Event
Louise Vance and Marion Hess shared top honors in the 18 hole A flight on weekly ladies day at Garden City Country Club. Vesta Korff won the 18 hole B flight outright while a 9 hole A flight tie occurred between Grace Stoner and Florence Nanninga. Mary Burden led the 9 hole B flight. Pairings listed for each flight and a reminder to reserve for the Irish Foursome at 5 p.m. Sunday.
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Garden City Country Club
Vesta Korff
Grace Stoner
Florence i Manninga
Mary Burden
Serena Downing
Katherine Strackeljohn
Dudy Bourne
Nellie Lite
Bernice Anderson
Maxine Blanchard
Ruth Hooker
Jo Ann Sjodal
Lee Maxfield
Sibyl Miller
Bonnie Devies
Virginia Meschke
June Benedict
Floreence Nanninga
Joyce Boone
LeMoine Jones
Abby Morgan
Grace Craig
Betty Waters
Barbara McVickers
Alma Robinson
Katherine Hart
Nel Lindner
Nora Blackwood
Maxine Mercer
Betty Benson
Jean Speckman
Virginia Krey
Erna Andrews
Shirley Carmichael
Jeanne Gimple
Dorothy Ogden
Mildred Archibald
Donna Schiffelbein
Great Bend Captures District Seven Baseball Crown
Great Bend clinched the District Seven berth for the state American Legion junior baseball tournament in Hutchinson by defeating Dodge City 13-1 in the second game of a best two of three. Danny Nichols struck out 10, allowed no hits, in a dominant win after a 4-3 victory on Sunday in Garden City. The state tournament starts Sunday, with regional winner advancing to Salina and then to Keene NH for nationals. note also that the Los Angeles Rams won only one of 14 NFL games last season.
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Local Teams Win K-18 Playoff Games in Garden City
Garden City youth baseball fans witnessed two K-18 Assn playoff wins on Thursday. At Lakin Odd Fellows beat Lakin 7 to 6, while Ulysses Knights of Columbus Reds edged Ulysses 13 to 9. Four teams advance to Gar dia City for the second playoff night with two Clint Lightner Field games slated at 1 30 and 9 30 p.m. The format for the third day remains unsettled and LaCrosse regional berths and Lucas state playoffs loom next week.
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Tips For Flycasting From Fond du Lac Wis
Fly fishing basics explained with simple steps for beginners. Use coil free leaders that sink instantly and dress flies with silicone to float. Keep casts within 30 feet and move lines gently to avoid spooking fish. Use floating lines with dry flies and sinking lines for deep swift water. Small midge dry or wet flies recommended during hatches.
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Akron 239 Boys Compete in Soap Box Derby
Akron hosts the All-American Soap Box Derby with 239 boys racing for $30,000 in college scholarships. A downtown parade by about 3,000 youngsters will set the tone ahead of the 26th running, where the 1983 champion wins a $7,500 scholarship.
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Finals Loom At Fannier Field In Slow Pitch Tourney
The annual district men’s slow pitch softball finals take place at Fannier Field with games at 3 00 p m 9 00 p m and possibly 10 00 p m Finalist advances to state tournament Inter Also second night of K 18 youth baseball playoffs at Clint Lightner Field with games 7 30 p m and 9 30 p m Space League girls ages 11 15 play at Chet Cleaver Field Missiles vs Rockets in action Garden Bowl hosts men s bowling Final night for action in league Non league women s softball at Chet Cleaver Field Garden City Telegram meets Ingalls Possible final night of K 18 playoffs at Clint Lightner Field Open bowling at Garden Bowl no leagues
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Patterson Falls to No. 7 in Boxing Ratings
In Providence AP Floyd Patterson drops to seventh in the World Boxing Association ratings after a first round loss to Sonny Liston. Cassius Clay moves to No. 1, with Doug Jones and Cleveland Williams following. Billy Daniels Ernie Terrell and Henry Cooper also ahead of Patterson.
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State Fishing Contest Slated at Webster Reservoir
The Kansas Wildlife Federation plans the second annual fishing contest at Webster Reservoir from Sept 6 to 8. Two divisions for individuals and couples award trips to the World Series of Sport Fishing. Entries cost 10 dollars, due Sept 3, with boats provided and crews drawn.
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Two Buttes Reservoir Level Jumps After Heavy Rains
Heavy rains in southeastern Colorado raised Two Buttes Reservoir level by about 10 feet. Streams surged to bank full, pushing debris into the lake. High winds created spray and killed thousands of birds, with one Springfield resident reporting over 500 dead sparrows.
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