Astros win thriller in ninth for 10th straight home win
Houston edges Atlanta 54 in the ninth to snap a 4 1/2 game deficit in the West as Marty Martinez delivers the decisive hit. Jim Wynne drives in three, Joe Morgan hails the club’s potential, while Harry Walker focuses on tomorrow. Dodgers, Braves, Reds, and Padres also posted key results across the league with Merritt and Rose delivering notable moments.
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Dick Couch
Associated Press
Weller
Harry Walker
Houston Astrodome
Los Angeles
Jim Wynne
Marty Martinez
Houston
Joe Morgan
Walker
Astros
San Diego
Joe
Dodgers
Braves
Cincinnati
San Francisco
Giants
Pittsburgh
New York Mets
St. Louis
Chicago Cubs
Philadelphia
Montreal
Baltimore
Detroit
Boston
Washington
Cleveland
New York Yankees
Kansas City
Minnesota
Oakland
Chicago White Sox
Seattle
California
Curt Blefary
Don Sutton
Niekro
John Lipin
Jim Merritt
Bob’ Tolan
Lee
Reds
Cinchinati
Juan Marichal
Pete Rose
Tolan
Merritt
Rose
Marichal
Fred Pateit
Pirates
Mets
Steve Blase
New York
Joe Gibbon
Cardinals
Ken Holteman
Chicago
Local youths offered football clinic this summer
A community football clinic for local and area youths is set for July 28 to August 8 at Garfield Elementary School playground. Coached by Ross Thornbrugh and George Walstad, the program limits to 20 per class, costs 12 dollars, and covers passing, ball handling, kicking, and defensive technique with no pads or contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanga State ‘High School Activities Assn
Ross Thornbrugh
George Walstad
Thornbrugh
Kansas State University
Garden City High
Hays High
Garden City
Walstad
Garden City Junior College
Oklahoma State University
Southeast High
Wichita
Garfield Elementary School
George
Ben Grimsley Gym
Kansas
Hay
Old Manor
Second Round Action Opens Slow-Pitch Play at Fansler Field
Second-round women’s league slow-pitch action began at Fansler Field Finnup Park Friday night. Fansler Tires beat Carmelita's Case 32-0 in five innings led by Jackie Widows. Red's Gulf Service Station defeated Sublette 10-3 in seven innings with Connie Chatfin collecting three singles. C. K. Minter Drilling topped Nu-Style Shoe Store 11-1 in seven frames with three hitters posting three singles each. Next week’s schedule features C. K. Minter Drilling vs Red's Gulf Service at 7 p.m. Nu-Style Shoe Store vs Osimenta's Cate at 8 p.m. Fansler Tires vs Sublette at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fansler Field
Finnup Park
Fansler
Carmelita
Jackie Widows
Red’s
Gulf Service
Sublette
Connie Chatfin
Rosie Garcia
Vickiy Guerrero
Linda Cordova
C. K. Minter
Minter
J. Wartman
J. Knight
S. Wartman
D. Geyer
Muay
C. K. Minter Drilling
Red
Ve. Osimenta’s
Cate
Fansler Tires
Wilkinson to Hall of Fame
Charles Bud Wilkinson, famed Oklahoma coach, named to National Football Foundation Hall of Fame. His 17 seasons produced a 139 27 4 record and a 47 game winning streak from 1953 to 1957, selected from five finalists. LSU star Tom Youngblood signs with Ottawa Rough Riders in the Canadian Football League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
N.J
Charles
Bud" Wilkinson
National Football Foundation
Hall of
Oklahoma
Wilkinson
Ray ‘Eliot
Illinois
Frank Leahy
Boston College
Notre Dame
Homer Norton
Texas A&m
Lawrence
Buck” Shaw
Santa Clara
Air Force Academy
LSU
Ottawa
Canada
Tom Youngblood
Louisiana State
Ottawa Rough Riders
Busy Softball Schedule Heads Into Second Round
A crowded week of men’s league slow pitch softball unfolds at Fannier Field. First-round action ends Monday night with three games, followed by a four-game second round on Tuesday and Thursday. Teams include A&W Root Beer, Western Kansas Sporting Goods, Plymell, Carmelita’s Cafe, and Kinney Glass among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannier Field
Fangler
Mondey
Carmelita
Cafee Ehbresman
A&w
Root Beer
Western Kansas Sporting Goode
Plymell
Five Points
Vickers
Kinney Glass
Ehresman
Weeden
Avia'iv
Lee Colelins
Carmelita’s
Western Kansas Sporting Goods
A&w Root Beer
G.I. Forum
Carmelita’s Cafe
Lee Collins Irrigation
Westen Kansas Sporting Goods
Weeden Aviation
Vaqueros Gain Show Places At Ness City HWHA Event
Members of the Sandhill Vaqueros Saddle Club of Garden City competed Sunday in a HWHA horse show at Ness City. The event, sponsored by Indian Hill Saddle Club, drew over 200 contestants from across Kansas. Garden City riders earned multiple ribbons led by Steven Schreibvogel and Ricky Schreibovogel with top finishes in flag races, Cloverleaf events, and paired races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandhill Vaqueros Saddle Club
Garden City
Ness City
Indian Hill Saddle Club
Kansas
Garden City Club
Steven Schreibvogel
Shirley
Marker Hind
Ricky Schreibovogel
Howard Midgett
Sormy Jones
Candace
Sonny Jones
Albert Marker
Ron
Richard Schreibvogel
City youth baseball programs urged to unite and support officials
Cleve Spencer city recreation director appealed to parents to stop criticizing officials and coaches. He warned criticisms drive volunteers away and leave programs short of umpires. With tight budgets, most umpires earn less than a dollar per hour and some quit due to hostile sidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Spencer
Ispitea
Ipa
Spencer
Tee ball rule change levels batting chances
A new city recreation tee-ball rule standardizes how many batters can bat per inning among teams. Beginning Monday each team’s maximum at bat will equal the smaller number of players present, ensuring equal chances in a five inning game for both boys and girls programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Recreation Dept
Connie Johinson Leads Top Game in Summer League
Connie Johinson rolled a high 209 for the Honey Bees as the Wednesday Niters League concluded another week of summer action at Garden Bowl. Polly Kerr led in the top series with 578 for PRK. Hot Shots posted a 583 team game and a 1,704 team series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conmie Johnson
Garden Bowl
Honey Bees
Polly Kerr
PRK
Geries
Legion Elks To Face Scott City Sunday Games
Garden City junior baseball team the Legion Elks had scheduled a double round with Scott City and Hugoton but missed games due to scheduling conflicts. Garden City holds seven wins and six losses this season. Sunday matches at Clint Lightner Field include Garden City versus Scott City in a single game with Hugoton hosting Garden City in a twin bill at 4 pm and 6 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden ‘City
American Legion-Elks
Garden
Garden City
Scott City
Clint Lightner
Lightner
Hugoton
West All Star Runners Shine In Atlanta Showdown
The West backs Gipson, Morris, and Enyart headline the all star battle in hot Atlanta Stadium. Gipson has topped 230 rushing yards against the Bulldogs in recent years while Enyart and Morris bring NFL ties with Miami and Atlanta. Heat could test the trio as kickoff nears under national TV coverage at 8:30 p.m.
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Atlanta
Apory
M Gipson i
University of Gia
Bulldogs
Incher
Atlanta Falcons
Morris
Stubby
Pittsburgh
Miami Dolphins
Enyart
West directs Douglass and Bargett for West team
Douglass of Kansas and Ed Bargett of Texas A&M will direct the West squad as part of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing ‘Pe Douglass
Kansas
Ed Bargett
Texas A&m
West
Weekend Softball Card at Fanisler Field Promises Twin Bills
A two day softball weekend at Fanisler Field features a four game series between Anderson Equipment of Omaha, Nebraska and Fansler Tires of Garden City. Tonight's double header has Anderson facing Fansler with make up games slated Sunday evening. Sunday also includes a pair of men’s league games and other intercity matchups.
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Fanisler’ Field
Finnup
Anderson Equipment
Gamaha
Neb
Fansher
Garden “City
Anderson
Nebraska
Fansler
Kangas
Saeed
Local League Schedules and Results Snapshot
A cluttered Saturday and Sunday schedule shows multiple youth and school leagues with varied results. Prairie, Zoo, Rainbow, Skyline, and Garden leagues list games, times, and notable scores such as Bunnies 14 2 over Cottontails and Wildcats 23 2 over Lobos, while several leagues note no games scheduled and ongoing updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenalte
Teague
KC Bh Js
Bhrnnors
YP A. Lions
Erfield
Tary
Clint Lightsner
Leggue — Jets
Yankeed
Cowboys
Senators
Jen- Behool
Braves
Rotary
Ki. Ague
Shrinora
KC Bians
Kiwanis
By Th
Clinton
Pilots
VB. Dians
Ollers
A Ween Toee
Jennie Prepton
Ye — Vikings
Dodge
Giants
Philie
Finney's
Meals Garden
Prairie League
Bunnies
Cottontails
Zoo League
Wildcats
Lobos
Broncos
Bears
Rainbow
Browns
Oranges
Orioles
Hawks
Garden
Orchids
Violeta
St.Mary's School
Prairie
Zoo
Holcomb Va
Lobo
Cleaver Field
Rainbow Teague
Holcomva
Blues
Cleaver
Skyline
Rames
Bt. Mary's School
Aunicomb
Holcomb Carnations
Nohedalea
No Wones
Bioncos
Tig P.m. Rams
Panthom
Gardenne
Cleaver Wit
League — Larks
Opi
Cleaver Braid i
Gardenity
Falcona Va
Holcomiy
Prentice Keeps Cool as Open Lead Narrowed in Heat
Joann Prentice, 36, from Birmingham, led the third round of the Women's Open at Scenic Hills in Pensacola with a two-under 71 and 144 total, aided by a hot putter and lessons from her brother Charles Prentee. Ruth Jessen trailed by one stroke after a steady round highlighted by strong iron play. Other notables included Peggy Wilson, Shirley Englehorn, Sandra Spuzich, and Patty Berg who missed the cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Fla
Joann Prentica
Birmingham
Ala
Charles Prentee
Columbia
Scenic Hills Country ‘Club
Joann
Ruth Jessen
Miss Prentice
Julie Andrews
Jesgen
Myrtle Beach
Misa Jessen
Miss . Jessen
Peggy Wilson
Hardduck
Shirley Englehorn
Brill
Sandra Spuzich
Sanata Haynie
Sybil Griffin
Miss Griffin Sted
Patty Berg
Coody Holds Four Stroke Lead At Cleveland Open
Charles Coody, hottest item on the pro golf tour, led by four strokes after a 64 at Aurora Country Club to reach 131. Jim Colbert, Bruce Crampton, and John Leech tied for second at 133. Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer rallied to 141 and 143 respectively as Coody eyed the 22,000 prize with 36 holes left.
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Cleveland
Obie
Charles Coody
Aurora
Augusta
Dale Douglass
John Lechiee
Bruce Crampton
Jim Colbert
Crampton
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Cubs
Larry Pal
Innning
Phillies
Homiera
Mack’ Jones
Hall of Fame
By Walt Ditzet
Vaqueros
Connie Johinson
Be Assoc Press
al Bast
Neti
York
Tma St
Quireal
Athatvta Pineal
San Francisco de Diego
Bray’s
New ‘York
Legion-Elks
Scott
Walt Johnson
Ulysses
Grant County
A. Schedle
Legna-Elks
Runavon
Gipron
Oregon
State
Gipson
Ae Ail
Saunidy
Pennie
Omaha
Fansley
Tiver
Sunda
ABC
Esteen Kansas
Pointsiekers
Coody
Tommy Aaron
George Hixon
Jack Nicklaus
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
Nicklaus
Ike
Golden Bear
Lincoln Welpers
Victor Torches
T.V
McVey Oil
N. Main
Champlin
Herb Phillips
Sears
Silvertone
North Main
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