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Newspaper

Garden City Telegram

Location

Garden City, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1967

Page

3

Mantle Hits 500th Homer as Yankees Top Orioles

Mickey Mantle, after a 10 game drought, belted his 500th career homer in the seventh inning to lift the Yankees past the Orioles 6 to 5. Eddie Stanky praised the relief as Chicago White Sox swept the Angels and moved into first in the AL behind Mantle’s milestone and Gary Peters one hitter. The A’s rose to third with a 4-2 win over Minnesota while Cleveland beat Washington 2-1 in a rain-shortened game.

Associated Press Mickey Mantle Eddie Stanky Mantle New York Yankees Baltimore Orioles Thaun Soonia Lub Stanky Chicago White Sox California Angels Minnesota Str Miller Chicago Gary Peters White Sox Boston Detroit Tigers Kansas City Cleveland Washington Kansas City Athletics Minnesota Twins Twins A's Mike Hershberger Jim Gosger Sal Bando

Leoti wins Class B crown in regional track meet

Leoti tops Class B with 34 points at the Dodge City regional. Lakin two 26 points for second, Sharon Springs 18, other Telegram-area teams score including Southwestern Weights High and Elkhart. Pucklin leads Chass Bis in showdown as Lonnie Taylor and Leon win multiple events. Bucklin, Minneola, Ingalls, Sublette, Moscow Het and more post top finishes as state meet qualification follows at Salina.

Dodge City Leoti Pucklin Chass Bis Salina High Lakin Sharon Springs Bucklin Minneola Ingalls Copeland Deerfield Moscow Het Montezuma Rolla Shallow Water Kendall Larry Bond

Veteran Prentice Extends Lead At Dallas Civitan Open

Anne Prentice, 34, holds a three stroke advantage entering the delayed final round of the Dallas Civitan Women's Open with a three under par 68 in the third round. Beth Stone Sandra Spuzich and Judy Kimball tied for second at 209 after Kimball's score was adjusted by a ruling. Rain halted play with nine players left to go as weather delayed the finish. Ernest Thommen, longtime organizer of the 1954 World Soccer Championships, died in an automobile accident in Liestal Switzerland at 68.

Dallas API Anne Prentice Miss Prentice Beth Stone Sandra Spuzich Judy Kimball Liestal Switzerland Ernest Thommen

Bendlin Sets World Decathlon Record in Heidelberg

West German athlete Kurt Bendlin shattered the world decathlon mark with 8 319 points on Sunday in Heidelberg, beating the previous record of 8 230 held by Russ Rodney of California. Former coach Greg Mulleavy now scouts for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Heidelberg Germany Kurt Bendlin West Germany Russ Rodge California Greg Mulleavy Los Angeles Dodgers

Loss Column Is Key in Big Eight Title Race

Oklahoma State holds a strong grip on a second straight Big Eight title as Missouri risks a collapse in the final series. OSU sits 10-3 with the edge over Missouri at 12-6 due to three fewer defeats. Remaining series at Missouri and Kansas State determine standings. tied scenarios still favor Oklahoma State for NCAA representation due to head-to-head wins over Missouri.

Associated Press Missouri Oklahoma State OSU Colorado Columbia Tigers Town State Cowboys Oklahoma Nebraska Kansas K-State Iowa State

Class B Track Meet Results Highlight Kansas Small Schools

Readout lists multiple event results with place names and times from a 440 and 880 yard races to relays and field events. Named athletes include Larry Staton Sublette and Kevin McCormick LaCrosse, with schools such as Sharon Springs Lakin Tribune Holcomb and Southwestern Heights appearing across sprints, hurdles, distance, and field events.

Larry Staton Sub- Jetty Kevin McCormick LaCrosse Bil Schlegel Lakin Matt McNerny Sharon Springs Tom Farmer Tribune Sublette Larry Davis Holcomb Bill Sehlegel Andy McNickle Ashland Gary Holstein Scoti Bob Hutson Southwestern Heights Kenny Golay Dave Mal Joe Flora Quinter Lonnie Taylor Tcott Robert Anderson Elk Gary Hoatslip Steve Ridenour Elkhart Wire Tonnia Taylor Phil Woodworth Mike Carlisle Seott Jim Haslett Syracuse Frank Silva Elkhart Norm Urie Leott de Jand Burr Duane Woods John Crone Tony Ramos Bul Schlegel Gary Thompson Robert Katz Barry Davis Monde Johnson Mile Renny Lcott Jerry Gillan Duane Wonds Doug Bates Teany Ramos Norm Urte Doug Thompson Mende Ron Bay Syracine Calvin Wellmaker Troy Edwards Greensburg Jay i Ron Fwy Rodney Reiman Mackaville Terry McVey Danny Newport Hunt Klein Brad Keeley St. John Dewayne Gooch Dour van Sims Meade

Practice Tilts Are on Slate

A weekly schedule for men’s slow pitch softball is set by interim director Bill Dunlap. Practices at Cleaver Field and games at Fansler Field run Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, with matchups including Methodists, Welders Supply, Kinney Glass, and Western Kansas Sporting Goods among others. A Wednesday meeting at Fansler Field will cover a late May 26 27 28 tournament tentatively planned for 16 teams.

Bill Dunlap Cleaver Field Fansler Field Methodist Welders Supply Ehresman Packers Kinney Glass Western Kansas Sporting Goods Oswalt Industries Las Palmas Producers Packing Methodists Welders Cleaverfield Fansler Iich Dunlap

Scott Sacks Class A Regional Cinder Title

Colby Scott City High won the Class A regional track title with Beloit Norton Wakencey and Ulysses placing in key spots. Fred Brittan and Greg Mares led by seconds in distance and hurdles, while Terry Unrein won the high jump and Doug Schwartz and Larry Masters anchored sprint and relay legs for Scott City amid a field of strong Kansas small-town programs.

Colby Scott City High Ulysses Bill Dryer Beavers Beloit Norton Russell Wakceney Fred Brittan Scott City Greg Mares Steve Geist Terry Unrein Doug Schwartz Larry Masters Steve Setiles Roper Russell Scott Steve Settles Shorty Lawrence Larry Russell Charles Schwanke Ed Wiken Danny Doubert Herb Bender Chuck Grimes Mike Williams

Romulus Hanover Dominates Messenger Stakes At Roosevelt

Romulus Hanover, a 3 year old colt driven by Billy Haughton, won the $178,064 Messenger Stakes at Roosevelt Raceway by 24 lengths over Best of All. The win adds to his strong season, with three wins in four starts this year and 14 of 24 lifetime, as he eyes further pacing Triple Crown races.

Romulus Hanover Roosevelt Raceway Haughton Romulus Nardin Byrd

Bills Sign Pitts

The Buffalo Bills have signed their No 1 draft choice John Pitts of Arizona State. Pitts a 6 foot 5 inch 220 pound back came to terms Saturday.

Buffalo N.Y Buffalo Bills John Pitts Arizona State Pitts

Montreal’s Bobby Rousseau Tops Team Scoring With 63 Points

Bobby Rousseau led Montreal in scoring last season with 19 goals and 44 assists, totaling 63 points, the sixth highest mark in the National Hockey League.

Bobby Rousseau Montreal

Tuttle Medium: Meadowlark League Records Top Scores

Alice Tuttle rolled 222 for high game and 541 for best series as Meadowlark Women's League completes week 35 at Garden Bowl. Western Motors posted 980 in a game and 2,643 in a series. Charles Lane notches 214 in Athletic League week 35. Bob Hernandez tops 571 series for Herman's Body Shop. Minter Pump and Supply posts 1,011 game and 2,943 team series. Mickey Evans 184 and 533 for Cottonwood Women's League. Volue Shop and Yellow Cab post 874 team game. Production Credit Assn leads with 2,485 team series.

Alice Tuttle Garden Bowl Meadowlark Machine Supply Western Motors Charles Lane Oswalt Industries Athletic League Bob Hernandez Herman’s Body Shop Minter Pump and Supply Mickey Evans Cottonwood

Standings And Results From Major Leagues May 15 1967

National League results show Chicago edge Los Angeles 6 3 and San Francisco 4 Houston 3 with Pittsburgh 6 Atlanta 5. New York beat St Louis 3 1. Cincinnati 2 1 Philadelphia 3 Cincinnati 2 1. San Francisco 11 Houston 6 3. Los Angeles 2 Chicago 1 6 1st game 10 innings 2nd 1 inning. American League leaders Chicago Detroit Kansas City Boston New York Cleveland Baltimore Minnesota California. Sunday scores include Kansas City 4 Minnesota 2 Chicago 4 3 California 2 1 Cleveland 2 Washington 1 5 innings rain.

Chuck Dobson Minnesota Earl Battey Dobson Harmon Killebrew Rich Rollins Battey Jack Aker Kansas City California John Odom Rickey Clark Angeles Cincinnati Philadelphia San Francisco Houston Pittsburgh Atlanta New York Mets St. Louis Los Angeles Chicago Cubs Chicago New York W. L. Pet. G.B Detroit Boston Cleveland Washington Baltimore St. Lous Ava

Busters Fourth in Cinder Meet at Hutchinson Juco

Garden City’s Broacbusters finished fourth with 23 points in the Jayhawk Juco Conference outdoor meet at Hutchinson. Bob Ford, Bill Kimble, and Louis Cronin each claimed state Juco titles and medals, while Ford and Lightner and others posted several top finishes in events such as the 220 and 880 yard runs and relays. Coach Homer Salter plans to enter seven Broacbusters in the upcoming national Juco meet.

Bob Ford Louis Cronin Bill Kimble Garden City Hutchinson Jayhawk Homer Salter Broacbusters Hutchinson Juco Coffeyville Jola JC Pratt Fort Scott el Dorado Parsons Dodge City Arkansas City Ford Kimble Hoisington High Woody Kramer Hutchinson High Fort Scott JC Pierceville High Pierceville Arnie Morgan Paul Medieros Morgan Medieros Galen Schmidt Bill Ford Richard Lightner Lightner Garden Stan McGlothlin Salter

Dallenbach Posts Fastest Newcomer Speed at Indy Trials

Wally Dallenbach qualify as third fastest of opening day trials for the Memorial Day 500 at Indianapolis. His 163.540 mph four lap run in a turbo Offenhauser earned him a fifth row outside spot for May 30. He called his wife in East Brunswick, New Jersey after his run.

Indianapolis Ind Wally Dallenbach Mario Andretti Parnelli Jones Jimmy Clark Dallenbach Indianapolis Motor Speedway Brunswick N.J

Knudson Nicks Nicklaus In New Orleans Open Thriller

George Knudson captured the Greater New Orleans Open by one stroke from Jack Nicklaus at Lakewood Country Club. Knudson fired a final round 70 to finish 277, with Nicklaus also 70, tying for second behind Beard and others. The win earns Knudson $20,000. Nicklaus takes $12,000 for second.

New Orleans George Knudson Frank Beard Lakewood County Club Knudson Canada Jack Nicklaus Ohio Nicklaus Fort ‘Worth Tex Beard Beard’s Bob Charles Billy Casper Tommy Bolt Gardiner Dickinson Cable LeGrange Casper LeGrange Arnold Palmer

Nature Heal Insomnia When Busy Men Rest

A Philadelphia column tells of an overworked businessman troubled by insomnia who meets a hermit in the woods seeking a cure. Though the herb is unavailable, the pair find rest through nature. The piece urges taking vacations and time with nature to reduce stress and improve sleep. It highlights fishing golf hiking and scenic moments as remedies for modern strain.

Bryan

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