Archer Sets Sights On Impossible Golf Grand Slam
George Archer, Masters champion, opens the United States Open aiming for a rare sweep of the four majors. He notes past injuries and the tough field, naming Bert Yancey, Billy Casper, Gary Player, Frank Beard, Gene Littler as strong contenders while admitting self-doubt about his own chances.
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Italian heavyweight title rematch crowns Cane champion
Dante Cane defeated Piero Tomasoni in a 12 round decision to reclaim the Italian heavyweight boxing championship in San Remo Italy. Cane built lead with solid combinations and boxed steady to earn the victory over Tomasoni in a clear points win.
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Big Turnout Seen For Junior Golf
A large junior golf program at Garden City Country Club attracts 45 participants, 28 boys and 8 girls, with instruction from Marolyn Chmelka, Betty Benson, and Steve Storey. The season includes two Saturday sessions, a rules and etiquette clinic, and a season-ending banquet and awards.
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Women’s games rained out at Fansler Field schedule changes
One of four scheduled women’s slow pitch softball games at Fansler Field was played as Fansler Tires edged Blick’s Studio 10 9 in a thriller. The last three games were rained out and will be made up later. The intercity non league contest left Fansler with a 113 1 season record as men play tonight and women return Friday with two more games on the slate.
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Scott to Have Golf Tourney
Scott City announces its annual early summer open golf tournament for men at Scott County Country Club. The 9 hole layout, praised as a top Western Kansas small course after converting to grass, will host five flights with three cash prizes each. Tee off is 7 to 11 a.m. Lunch will be served at the clubhouse.
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Tennis Instruction Starts Next Week
The City Recreation Department sponsors tennis lessons to begin next week with Beverly Krug in charge. A general meeting is set for Friday at Ben Grimsley Gym from 8 to 9 a.m. Registration available at the Friday meeting. classes start Monday.
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Rec Games Baseball Thursday Schedule Big League actions noted
Schedule lists multiple leagues with delayed or postponed games. Key items include no games tonight in Big League, action at Clint Lightner Field, Jennie Wilson School, and Rotary Field. Friday through Sunday slates feature numerous matchups across Minor, Prep, Garden, Prairie, Zoo, and Skyline leagues with several postponements to June 22.
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Garden City Hosts Open Tennis Meet
Garden City will host an open tennis tournament on Sunday July 8 at six city courts. Events include women's singles boys 14 and under and boys 18 and under with a two division entry limit. Entry fees 2 dollars for singles 3 dollars per doubles team. Trophies for top three in each division if entries meet brackets. Completed forms or phone notices must reach Civic Center by 4 30 p m July 3. Contact Cleve Spencer at Civic Center Box No 637
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Alcindor Sued For Damages After Altercation
Los Angeles AP report says Dennis Grey, a Star basketball player who cannot speak due to a wired jaw, sues Lew Alcindor for 750000 dollars. Grey alleges Alcindor punched him after a pickup game at Hamilton High, injuring his jaw. Plaintiffs include the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA, and president J Walter Kennedy.
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Atwood Star Reporter Recaps Barnett Football Prospect
Atwood High quarterback Dennis Barnett, 180 pounds, 160 pounds, signs intent letter to play football at Garden City Community Junior College next fall. Barnett, son of the Keith Barnetts of Atwood, captained his football team and earned letters in basketball and track during his senior season.
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Legion Elks Host Interstate Baseball Contest
Garden City's American Legion-Elks junior team hosts Hooker Oklahoma tonight at Clint Lightner Field at 8 p.m. The 2-1 squad had planned to play Colby Wednesday, but rain postponed the game with no new date. Manager Walt Johnson will use the Colby lineup, including pitcher Mark Douglass, against Hooker.
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Softball meet to feature Rozel against Liberal foes
Twelve games are arranged in three sessions with four games per session starting Saturday at 7 p.m. Action opens Rozel Perforators of Liberal versus Ehresman Packing of Gordon City, Rozel backing slow pitch this summer after sponsoring fast pitch in prior years. Second game at 8 p.m. pits Stutzman Body Shop of Ulysses against Tony's Sheet Metal of Dodge City. Ulysses, new to slow pitch, has built standout players. The 9 p.m. matchup features Plains Co-op versus Lee Col-
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Irrigation Club Member Leads Liberal Jesque in Summer Tourney
Yits Irrigation of Garden City a member of the 14 team Liberal Jesque this summer. Spearville and Five Points face off at 10 p.m. Final tourney games Sunday night decide placings. All 12 games at Fansler Field Finnup Park.
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