Detroit and Boston Split a Sunday doubleheader
Detroit and Boston split a Sunday doubleheader at Tiger Stadium with Willie Horton contributing two homers and a two run double in the opener. Horton finished the day hitting .286 with 67 RBIs and 17 homers as Detroit won 9-2 while Boston took the nightcap 7-6 in 10 innings. Other AL results included Washington over Baltimore and Chicago over California in 10 innings.
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Ron Rapoport
Associated Press
Willie Horton
Horton
Detroit
Boston
Tiger Stadium
Willie
Tigers
Carl Yastraemski
Joe Foy
Sox
Jim Northrup
Cardinals Split Double with Mets
The Associated Press reports Cardinals ace Bob Gibson limped through elbow trouble yet held the Mets to three hits in a 4-1 win to split a doubleheader and take the series. Tim McCarver and Julian Javier contributed in support as Gibson notched his 14th win.
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Associated Press
St. Louis
Bob Gibson
New York Mets
Cardinals
New York
Kansas City
Minnesota
Dick Green
Twins
Don Mincher
Gibson
Hal Woodeshick
Ed Kranepool
Tim McCarver
Julian Javier
Jack Fisher
Ron Swoboda
Ed Bressaud
Ken Boyer
Bill Murphy
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al Jackson
Jim Gosger
Danny Cater
Roger Repoz
Green
Cater
Repoz
Paul Lindblad
Jack Aker
Harmon Killebrew
Rich Rollins
Pop
Blue Moon Odom
Wes Stock
A’s
Dave Boswell
Pete Cimino
al Worthington
Phipps Stable Earns 168000 in Weekend Wins
The Phipps stable led by trainer Eddie Neloy earned 167539.50 from Buckpasser and Great Power victories at Arlington Park and Monmouth Park, with other Wheatley silks stakes cash. Neloy notched 29 stakes wins this year, rivaling top daily totals, as Buckpasser and Great Power boosted the Phipps earnings.
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Orlo Robertson
Associated Press
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Great Power
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Raymond Guest
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Tom Fool-Busanda
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Old Mose
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Detroit
Texhoma Hosts Boat Carnival
Texhoma hosts a five day boat carnival on Lake Texhoma on the Red River with 350 drivers from across the nation. Denison Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsors the National Outboard Association world championships featuring wildwest rodeos motorcycle races and nightly carnival. First race Saturday Sept 3 a 2 lap 100 mile marathon with five mile laps. Time trials Sunday morning determine heat placements for Labor Day finals.
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Tex
Lake Texhoma
Red River
Texas
Oklahoma
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Denison Junior Chamber of Commerce
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Drivere
Fish and Game Violators Fined in Pratt Kansas
In Pratt a total of 276 persons were charged with violating state fish and game laws in the second quarter. Only three were cleared or had cases dismissed. Inspectors issued 16,016 licenses in three months. fishing without a license accounted for 196 citations. Fifty violations concerned life preservers. the total penalties reached 4818.91 dollars, including 2438.45 in fines and 2380.46 in costs. The largest single penalty was a 90 dollar fine for migratory game birds offense.
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Pratt
Kansas
Scott City Falls 5-0 in Little League sectional final
Rapid City South Dakota defeated Scott City 5-0 in Baxter Springs Kansas to capture the sectional Senior Little League title. Pitcher Kevin Harris held the opponent to two hits over six innings, facing 21 batters. Rapid City advances to the divisional meet in Joplin Missouri August 12-13. Duluth Minnesota beat Osawatomie Kansas for third place.
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Scott City
Western Kansas
Rapid City
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Kevin Harris
Dakotans
Harris
Joplin
Duluth
Minn
Osawalw Sa
Topeka Ohse Meats Wins Women's Title
Topeka Ohse Meats won the Kansas women’s state softball championship by routing WIBW 11 to 2 in Kansas. Barbara Goodrich starred with 11 hits and a four hit allowed, earning MVP honors as Ohse claimed their fourth win of the tournament and a trip to the regional in Kansas City on Aug 12.
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Kan
Topeka Ohse Meats
Topka Wibw
WIBW
Ohse
Barbara Goodrich
Kansas
Kansas City
Dodgers Batter Houston to Reclaim NL Lead
Los Angeles Dodgers beat Houston 14-3 to move atop the National League, led by Roseboro who had three hits and three runs. Johnson, Fairly, Lefebvre drive in three. Davis and Fairly each four hits. Pirates slip as Deron Johnson drives in four for Cincinnati. Clemente adds five RBIs for Pittsburgh. Perry and Cloninger post strong wins as Atlanta and St Louis also win.
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Murray Chass
John Roseboro
Roseboro
Los Angeles Dodgers
Houston
Dodgers
Atlanta
Philadelphia
St. Louis
New York
Lou Johnson
Ron Fairly
Jim Lefebvre
Willie Davis
Fairly
Johnson
Cincinati
Deron
Pittsburgh
Roberto Clemente
San Francisco
Cap Peterson
Chicago
Gaylord Perry
Tony Cloninger
Braves
Rico Carty
Tim McCarver
Bob Gibson
Hal Wodeshick
Mets
Ron Swoboda
Jack Fisher
Cardinals
Speedy fish studies reveal top speeds of game fish
An article cites experts on fish speeds, noting swordfish around 70 mph, marlin in the 50s, tuna near 49 mph, and freshwater species like Atlantic salmon and brown trout at 23 mph. It explains speed depends on size, water, and gear, with even bluegills seeming fast to a child.
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Fond DU Lac
Wise
Kathy Whitworth Wins Lady Carling Open Title
Kathy Whitworth from Monahans Texas won the Lady Carling Open at Pleasant Valley, carding four under par 70 to finish 54 holes at 217 and beat Carol Mane by one stroke for the $15,000 prize.
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Sutton
Mass
Kathy Whitworth
Monahans
Tex
Pleasant Valley
Carol Mane
Standings recap with results across leagues and teams
The Standings show Los Angeles leading with 63 wins and 45 losses, Pittsburgh 64 46, San Francisco 65 47, and Philadelphia 60 51. standings include St Louis Cincinnati Atlanta Houston New York Chicago and others with varying gaps. Sunday results: Cincinnati topped Pittsburgh 9-7, San Francisco beat Chicago, Los Angeles routed Houston, and Atlanta swept Philadelphia. Today Los Angeles visits Atlanta and San Francisco plays Cincinnati. In the American League, Baltimore leads with 71-39, Detroit 59-50, Cleveland 59-51, California 57-53, Minnesota 57-54, Chicago 55-55, New York 50-61, Washington 51-64, Boston 47-67. Recent AL scores include New York over Cleveland and Boston over Detroit. Upcoming games include Minnesota at California and Baltimore at New York.
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Houston
New York
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Philadelphia
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Baltimore
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California
Minnesota
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Boston
Kansas City
Clay Returns To Chicago After London Title Win
Cassius Clay arrived in Chicago for a conference with Elijah Muhammad and to assess his finances and management ahead of another heavyweight title defense. He had just defeated Brian London in London, marking his 25th straight pro win and fifth defense, the second in England in 10 weeks, under his current Louisville sponsored contract.
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Cassius Clay
Elijah Muhammad
Clay
New York
Elijah Muhammed
United States
London
Brian London
England
Louisville
Patterson Wins Horseshoe Title at Sidewalk Sale Day
Virgil Patterson, longtime resident north of Kendall, captured the horseshoe pitching championship during the Sidewalk Sale Day festivities. Fourteen contestants competed, with Patterson defeating Arkie Clawson in a best two of three finals. Kenneth Patterson secured third by defeating attorney Ted Morgan, who directed the event.
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Lakin
Virgil Patterson
Kendall
Patterson
Arkie’ Clawson
Kenneth
Ted Morgan
Morgan
District Tourney Schedule Altered by Rain
Rain at Fanslet Field shifts the men slow-pitch district meet to Monday and Tuesday with two losers bracket games at 7 and 8 p.m. Welders Supply and Renick Drugstores lead in the winners bracket. three berths to the state tournament are at stake for the eight teams. The small boys Coca Cola League tourney moves to Wednesday through Friday with pairings to be published.
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Finnup Park
Leo Eck
Leot
DeKalb
Smith Land Co
Ehresman Packers
DeKalb Deacons
Welders Supply
Renick Drugstores
Wild Turkeys Rebounding In Kansas After Winter Release
Good gains reportedly come from 125 turkeys released in Kansas last winter. Early reports of broods arrive faster than in prior years, despite hot dry weather. Stephen Capel, state biologist, notes apparent reproduction at most release sites though full breeding assessment awaits more visible poults and brood data.
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PRATT
Kansas
Forestry, Fish, and Game Commission
Stephen Capel
Commission
Capel
K-18 Tourney Opens Tuesday At Clint Lightner Field
Four teams compete in the K-18 Assn regional youth baseball tourney at Clint Lightner Field with games Tuesday and Wednesday. Bazine faces Garden Lions Club at 7 p.m. and Alexander meets Garden City Knights of Columbus Reds at 9 p.m. Winners play for the title Wednesday evening with a state berth at stake. third place decided by a Wednesday 7 p.m. rematch between Tuesday losers. Trophy awards go to all four teams.
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Clint Lightner
Lucas
City Recreation Dept
Garden Lions Club
Alexander
Garden City Knights of Columbus Reds
Bills' Lusteg shines in AFL exhibition win
Booth Lusteg kicked four field goals and an extra point as the Buffalo Bills beat the Boston Patriots 19-13. He filled the gap left by Gogolak's departure, showing accuracy and distance under pressure. Other AFL and NFL pre season games included St Louis over Atlanta 20-10, Philadelphia 40-21 Chicago, New York vs Pittsburgh 14-14, Minnesota 6-5 Detroit, San Diego 38-10 Miami, and Kansas City 32-30 Denver.
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Associated Press
Buffalo Bills
San Francisco 49Ers
Cleveland Browns
Booth Lusteg
Pete Gogolak
Buffalo
Boston Patriots
San Francisco
John Brodie
49Ers
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Lou Guy
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WNI Cwo
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Los Ap
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Boston College
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Joel Collier
Allen Smith
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New York
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Miami
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Denver
Ed Strangler Lewis Dies at 76 in Muskogee Oklahoma
Robert H. Friedrich known as Ed Strangler Lewis, died Sunday in Muskogee Oklahoma at age 76. The longtime wrestler was beloved by old-time fans and earned fame under his ring name.
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Ed Strangler
Lewis
Muskogee
Okla
Robert H. Friedrich
Ed (Strangler) Lewis
Telegram Want Ads Offerings and Placements
Telegram Want Ads cover buying and selling requests with concise listings. Readers submit short notices to promote items for sale or inquire about needs, aiming for quick local exchanges and clear contact details.
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Telegram
Garnand's Grains of Sand IF WE BUT ASK
Charles E. Ketering argues that all knowledge comes from asking nature the right questions. He notes rapid advances in aviation and space, warns of knowledge used for destruction, and urges scientists to reveal hidden factors. He envisions peaceful living and planetary exploration as future outcomes.
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Garnand
Charles E. Ketering
Earth
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