Gilliam Puts Dodgers into 2nd Place in Narrow Win
Jim Gilliam drove in the Dodgers lone run as Los Angeles edged Pittsburgh 1-0 to climb to second in the NL. Johnny Roseboro delivered a two-out single for the score, and Johnny Podres earned the win for a three-game gap behind first-place San Francisco.
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Nate Oliver
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Standings and results from the major leagues
The Associated Press standings show Boston and Chicago leading the American League with 18 wins. Baltimore and New York trail, while Kansas City and Cleveland post mid table marks. National League leaders San Francisco and Los Angeles hold comfortable tops with multiple contenders close behind. Thursday results include Boston 3 Los Angeles 0 and Baltimore 8 Washington 1, with several interleague or division matchups listed for today and upcoming games.
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Philadelphia
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Cincinnati
Houston
Junction City Man Takes Lead in Open
OKLAHOMA CITY AP Bob Stone, usually playing near home in Junction City Kansas, held the first round lead in the Oklahoma City Open with a 4 under par 68 at the Quail Creek Course. He topped defending champions Doug Sanders George Bayer Ken Still and host pro Ernie Vossler by a stroke.
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Lefties Give Big Boost to Braves
Milwaukee manager Bobby Bragan praises the Braves left-handed rotation led by Warren Spaht Bob Hendley and Denny Lemaster plus Dan Schneider as key factors in snapping a nine losses in ten games stretch. He compares them with Dodgers southpaws Koufax Podres Richert and Perranoski noting Spahn Hendley Lemaster and Schneider form strong trio.
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St. Louis Cardinals
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Bob Hendley
Denny Lemaster
Braves
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Dan Schneider
University of Arizona
Los Angeles Dodgers
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Johnny Podres
Pete Richert
Ian Perranoski
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Major League Leaders Batting and Pitching Stalwarts
Key leaders across leagues include Wagner of Los Angeles batting .353 with 47 hits and 23 runs, Hinton of Washington with 23 runs, Nicholson of Chicago tied for most RBIs at 28, and pitching leaders Fisch er of Kansas City with five decisions, Cheney of Washington with 56 strikeouts, and Koufax of Los Angeles with 54. Other top hitters include Covington of Philadelphia and Fairly of Los Angeles, with notable RBIs, hits, and stolen bases by Wills and Aparicio.
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F. Alou
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Robinson on Hitting Streak
Baltimore star Brooks Robinson, famed for defense, has a .320 average after an 11 game hitting streak. He leads the Orioles with 41 hits, 7 doubles, and 20 RBIs while contributing solid defense and a recent 3-hit, 4-RBI game in a 9-1 win over the Senators.
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Missouri Two Wins From Big Eight Title Preview
Missouri stands two wins from the Big Eight baseball crown with two games at Kansas looming. Rain may affect today’s single game while Saturday’s doubleheader in Columbia looks clearer. Oklahoma, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Colorado and Nebraska in the chase as Missouri aims to finish atop the league.
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Second Round Handicap Tourney At Garden City CC
In second round handicap play at Garden City Country Club weekly ladies day continues. Last week Doris Carmichael won the 18 hole A and B flights while Esther Henkla Florence Nanningt Erna Andrews and Dorothy Ogden won the 1 hole A B C D flights. Tuesday’s championship bracket and consolation bracket pairings list multiple matchups and byes with numerous players named. Notes on costs and tire pressure are also included as general reminders.
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Esther Henkla
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Erna Andrews
Dorothy Ogden
Bethy Waters
Maxine Mercer
Marolyn Chelka
Bernice Anderson
Velina Piland
Sibyl Miller
Joann
Sjodal
Nellie Tile
Arleny Klurst
Grace Stoner
Shirley Carmichael
Barbara McVicker
Rena Ryan
Vesta Korif
Ruth Tocker
Erdene Corley
Louise Gandles
Nel Lindner
Bonnie Devies
Donna Schiffelbein
Sally Robinson
Joyce Boone
Judy Bourne
Betty Benson
Leo Maxfield
Abbie Morgan
Sue Unger
Jean Gimple
Mather Henkle
Anne Wadhell
Katherine Hart
Raye Eisner
Mildred Archibald
Erna Andrewa
Virginia Mesthke
June Benedict
Marion Hess
Florence Burris
Jean Speckman
Renu Ryan
Vesta Korft
Grace Craig
Natalie Dickerson
Anne Waddell
Maxine Blanchard
Florence Bawks
Marolyn Chmelka
Florence Manninga
Louise Vance
Serena Downing
Mary Burden
Pancake Links Open Tourney Set At Liberal
Liberal Kansas hosts the fourth annual Pancake Links Open at Pancake Links on the west edge of town. Dave Welch directs the event with five flights and trophies for top three in each. Championship flight plays 27 holes. other flights 18. Entry is $3. tee times 7 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
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Kansas
Golf Spotlight
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Lloyd Feldman
Meade
Boston Moves Into American League Lead
The Red Sox took the AL lead as Lew Clinton doubled in two runs with two outs. Bart Johnson pitched a two hitter to beat the Angels 3-0, Cleveland edged Chicago 5-4, and Baltimore crushed Washington 9-1. In the NL, San Francisco beat the Mets 6-5 and Chicago blanked Cincinnati 2-0 as Robinson drove in four for Baltimore.
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Golf Tourney Set for Duffers
Dodge City prepares a golf tournament for players shooting 80 and over on 18 holes at the American Legion course. The event, Sunday June 9, features five flights with trophies and prizes, 10 am start times, a $4 entry fee, on-site registration day before, and refreshments at the clubhouse.
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Preakness field shapes for race of the year at Pimlico
Eight older horses ready for the Preakness at Pimlico with Never Bend favored after a fast workout. Trainer Woody Stephens plans a sharp break and early speed as Candy Spots and Chateaugay challenge for the straight course upset potential. Other contenders include Country Squire Sky Wonder On My Honor Lamon Twist Rural Retreat and Rural Retreat.
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Jack Stein
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Buffs Favored To Take Big Eight Crown
Buffs look to win the Big Eight outdoor meet as Oklahoma State and Colorado field strong sprints and relays. Strong and Miller anchor Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri contenders with many meet records within reach. Oklahoma State favored to win both team titles with Oklahoma and Colorado close for second in tennis and golf.
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Colorado
Charlie Strong
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Strong
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Pat McNoul
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Mike Ploming
Nebraska
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Beason
Loanthey Durley
Town State
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Greg Pelstor
Missouri
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Dodgers Turn the Tables In Last-Inning Wins
Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded from a 1962 playoff collapse by finishing games strong. Thursday night Johnny Roseboro delivered a two out single in the ninth, scoring Thom Gilliam for a 1-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates, continuing a 12 game hitting streak. Gilliam had earlier scored the winning run in an extra inning win over Philadelphia.
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Missouri to add 7000 seats to football stadium
Workmen are adding 7000 seats to Missouri's football stadium raising capacity to about 44,000. The increase is slated for completion by June ahead of the opening home game against Northwestern on September 21.
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Soap Box Champion Plans Garden City Visit
Dick Dawson of Wichita the 1961 national Soap Box Derby champion will visit Garden City next week to boost interest in the town’s frat annual race set for Independence Day weekend. He will appear at Nolan Motor Co. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday May 28 meeting with boys and giving advice on building safe racer craft while free refreshments are offered during the day.
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