Garden City hosts annual Fourth of July horseshoe meet
Garden City Telegram sponsors the one day horseshoe pitching contest at Finnup Park on Monday July 6. event draws a large field from 13 towns with no entry fee and rivals in winners and losers brackets. matches are best two of eight to two points, with consolation title as a feature. last year 97 entries and 100 plus spectators attended. Beeson and Beason are past champions from nearby towns.
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A's Sweep White Sox in twi-night doubleheader
The Athletics won 2-1 and 4-3 in Kansas City as relievers limited Chicago. Ed Charles drove in a run in the opener and Campaneris scored on a fielder’s choice. in the nightcap Campaneris stole second and tied the game with a seventh inning homer, with Charles scoring the eventual winning run in the ninth after bases loaded. Fred Talbot earned the opener win, Gary Peters loss. Jim Dickson got the nightcap win. The Pirates beat the Cardinals 7-1 in Pittsburgh as Vern Law allowed four hits over eight innings before Ray Washburn closed it out. Curt Simmons starts for the Cards tonight in Pittsburgh.
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Hershberger Has Own Hit Formula in KC Streak
Mike Hershberger sits on a three week hitting binge for Kansas City with a simple plan to hit where pitched. He has hit in 12 straight games and 22 of 23, describing himself as a choke hitter who adjusts to stay quick. The outfielder, acquired from the White Sox with Jim Landis and Fred Talbot last winter, helped the A’s sweep Chicago in a doubleheader and noted cortisone aided his elbow while he continues to chase daily playing time. He stands 5 foot 11 and 175 pounds and is proud of a strong throwing arm as he pursues consistent production.
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Channel Cats Stocked in Lake McKinney and Norton Reservoir
Approximately 125000 channel catfish fry were stocked in Lake McKinney northeast of here on June 17 by the Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission. Heavy floodwaters from the Ark ansas River swelling the lake and recent rainfall boosted water flow. Earlier, about 135000 largemouth black bass were stocked in Norton Reservoir by federal game officials. Roy Schoonover, chief of the state's fisheries division, said supplemental stockings will depend on future needs based on fish population studies.
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State Squirrel Season To Begin In August
Squirrel season in Kansas runs from August 1 through December 31 with a daily bag limit of five and a possession limit of two days' bag. Kansas residents ages 16 to 70 must hold a valid Kansas hunting license, while non residents must have a valid nonresident license.
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Tennis players here July 11 in Larned singles
Larned Recreation Commission hosts a central and western Kansas tennis singles tournament on Sunday July 11. Action begins 7 a.m. with men and women divisions, $1 entry, balls supplied, trophies for top three in each division, deadline July 9. Mail entries to Hilma Shuss, 419 South Broad, Larned.
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Shriners Take 10-8 Victory From Kiwanis
Shriners defeated Kiwanis 10 to 8 at Alta Brown School playground in a Minor League Knothole makeup game. Shriners had 8 hits 2 errors while Kiwanis had 2 hits 8 runs. Caywood doubled for Shriners with J Douglas contributing two singles. Farr earned the win with 2 1 8 innings. Cleveland pitched for Kiwanis. Upcoming games listed at Alta Brown field with 6 p.m. start.
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Standings and schedule from The Associated Press baseball recap
The Standings list teams with records and a schedule of today's and Friday's games followed by Wednesday results. Notable pairings include Cincinnati at New York and Los Angeles at Chicago with multiple N game notes and rain or pod conditions.
Bullfrog Season Opens With Eight-Frog Bag Limit
Pratt reports bullfrog season opens today in Kansas and runs through September 30. The daily bag limit is eight frogs with licenses required for residents 16 to 70 and for non residents. Bulls may be taken by hand dip net or hook and line. all other methods are prohibited.
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Dodgers Rookie LeJohn Delivers Big Debut in 4-3 Win
Don LeJohn, a 31 year old rookie in his first major league at bat, doubled and scored the tying run as the Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-3 to split a doubleheader. The Dodgers moved two games ahead of the Reds as other NL games included Mets over Reds 6-3 and Phillies topping Milwaukee 3-2.
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Kids Softball Scores Close on Wednesday Play
Four contests in Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola Leagues featured late inning drama. Kiowas beat Arapales 3 2 and Seminoles edged Comanches 5 4 in Coca-Cola games at YMCA diamond. Rockets toppled Comets 12 6 and Orbits beat Missiles 15 11 at Garfield and Hutchison Schools.
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El Dorado Woman Is Tourney Medalist
Abilene Kansas AP reports Dorothy Graham of El Dorado earned medalist honors with a seven over par 83 in the first round of the Kansas Sand Green golf tournament at Highland course. Graham shot 41 42 for the 18 holes, defending her title.
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Bouton Ends 2-Month Drought With Victory
Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton ends 2 month win drought beating the Orioles 5 4 to move to 4 7 with a 5 06 ERA. He had been 0 2 since May 8 and needed late relief from Hamilton and Ramos. Other AL games include Washington 2 Cleveland 1 Kansas City 22 Chicago 4 3 and Los Angeles 5 Minnesota 0. NL results feature Los Angeles over Chicago 4 2 New York 6 Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 3 Milwaukee 2 St Louis 7 Pittsburgh 1 and Houston 6 San Francisco 4. Cleveland starter Sam McDowell fanned 11 in a losing effort. Athletics finally beat Chicago 196 with late surges highlighted by Stahl and Peters.
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State Doves On Increase In Kansas Breeding Population
Kansas forestry officials report an eight percent rise in the states dove breeding population from 1964 figures. Fall numbers depend on nesting success, with most young birds hatched the prior summer. Mourning doves are migratory, and federal and state authorities will set near term season structures using Kansas data and comparable state results. Kansas dove season and regulations to be announced later.
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Major League Leaders From The Associated Press
National League batting leaders include Adtofy Milwaukee .247 and Allen Philadelphia .335. Key run totals feature Robinson Cincinnati 59 with Harper and Rose at 58. RBI list shows Banks Chicago, and Johnson Cincinnati 58. Home runs list Mays San Francisco 22 and Stargell Pittsburgh 20. Pitching leaders show Koufax LA .818 with 1393 decisions, Gibson St. Louis 125 strikeouts 169. American League batting top: Yastrzemski Boston .342, Tresh New York 50 runs, Mantilla Boston 58 RBI, Davalillo Cleveland 19 hits, Yastrzemski 22 doubles, Campanella Kansas City 8 triples, Colavito Cleveland 18 homers, Campaneria Kansas City 26 stolen bases, Aguirre Detroit 92 .618. Strikeouts McDowell Cleveland 148 and Lolich Detroit 9%.
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Wilt Contemplating Pro Boxing Career
New York AP reports Wilt Chamberlain the 28 year old 259 pound NBA star is considering a switch to heavyweight boxing. He says he has offers but has not decided and will choose when ready, noting his strength and experience in rumpus games.
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18th USGA Junior Amateur set for Wilmington trip
The 18th USGA Junior Amateur golf championship will be played August 3 to 7 over Wilmington Country Club south course in Wilmington, Delaware. The event showcases top junior players competing for national title honors.
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