Standings Update From Major Leagues And Results
The Associated Press standings show St. Louis leading the National League with 79 wins and 45 losses, followed by Cincinnati and San Francisco in tight races. In the American League Detroit holds 78-44, with Baltimore and Boston close behind, while multiple games from Sunday and Monday affected the pennant chase across both leagues.
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Pro Basketball Season Opens October 15 in NBA
The National Basketball Association lease opens Tuesday October 15 with Chicago at New York. The regular season runs 82 games per team and ends March 23.
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Chiefs Edge Cardinals 13 10 In Stram's 100th Win
Kansas City defense shines as Hank Stram earns his 100th victory over St. Louis 13-10. Missing Buck Buchanan and Ernie Ladd much of game, the Chiefs rally from 10-3 to win with Jan Stenerud field goal and key plays by Goldie Sellers and Willie Lanier.
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Red Sox bunt to victory over Tigers in finale
Boston's Pizarro and three sacrifice bunts lift the Red Sox 4-1 over Detroit to salvage the series and narrow the Tigers AL lead. Freehan's tenth inning homer had earlier beaten Boston, while Kaline and Horton contributed key moments as Boston capitalized on bunting miscues.
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Whitworth wins Tall City Open with record 62
Kathy Whitworth, two-time defending LPGA champion, ties 18-hole Midland record with a 62 in the final round to finish with a 206 total and win the Holiday Inn Invitational for the third straight year. She leads Carol Mann and Judy Kimball by six strokes after two rounds.
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U S Davis Cup hopes boosted by crucial Spain win
U S tennis team won the interzone series in Barcelona 3 1 but Spain kept final match alive as Ashe and Santana battled to a 3 hour 45 minute draw. Graebner clinched the U S victory with a 9 7 6 3 6 4 win over Gilbert while the deciding match between Ashe and Santana remained unfinished at darkness.
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Two Skydivers Die Jumping Deaths in Kansas
KA MO Sports Jumpers club members faced two fatal falls within two weeks after nine years without an accident. Laurel Martin Shay, 36, father of four, died during an exhibition jump near Kansas City when his main chute failed to inflate and the reserve did not deploy. Donald E. Bill, 25, perished near Tonganoxie when his chute did not open. Thirteen club members pressed on despite the tragedies, stressing safety and the sport’s risk.
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Sofyina Wins Russian Pentathlon in Leninakan
Galina Sofyina scored 5 038 points to win the women's pentathlon on Friday at the pre Olympic track and field championships in Leninakan USSR a high altitude Armenian city.
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Clay Center B's repeat Kansas girls softball title win
The Clay Center B's secured their seventh straight Kansas high school girls softball championship by defeating Wichita Baptist 8-3 in the finals. Wichita Baptist had earlier edged Wilson 4-3 in eight innings to reach the final, with Wilson finishing third.
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Telegram Want Ads For Buying Or Selling
A short notice promotes Telegram based want ads for buyers and sellers. It urges users to use the platform to post items for sale or seek purchases. The message emphasizes quick reach and convenient listings.
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Pros Favor Wilkinson As Head Man
In New York Bud Wilkinson, ex Oklahoma coach and former Senate candidate, is the leading candidate to become commissioner of a new pro golf tour formed by players breaking away from the PGA. Wilkinson, now a business executive and TV announcer, is viewed as receptive and may be chosen as the tour outlines its plans amid two press conferences with PGA officials and players present.
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Hutchinson Bankers win Kansas slow pitch title in undefeated run
Hutchinson National Bank rose to the state crown defeating the Lanettes of Dighton 4-3 in the final, earning a world tourney berth in Cincinnati. The 1968 11-team field from six towns saw Hutchinson upset Fansler Tires 12-10 in the semifinals and capture the title with strong hitting and two late runs.
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Boros Wins Westchester Classic at 48
Julius Boros captured the $50,000 first prize at the Westchester Classic, finishing 72 holes at 272 after a final round 68. Defending champ Jack Nicklaus tied for second with Dan Sikes and Bob Murphy at 273, while Billy Casper finished fifth at 275 as Boros moved into contention for earnings this year.
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