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Newspaper
Garden City Telegram
Location
Garden City, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1964
Page
4
Cincinnati pitcher Nuxhall blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on six hits, and Milwaukee’s Fischer delivered a four hitter as the Brewers beat Houston 2-0. The two awe-struck performances marked the night’s standout National League pitching.
Dennis McVey of Lakin won the Lakin golf tournament in a windy steel city event. Larry Stucker Garden City finished second with 39 37 78, Pat Barrett Coolidge won third, Dale Holdren and Grace tied for fourth, and Bob Randall Holly Colo earned the medalist award with 38 in the opening nine. Championship results feature multiple Lakin entries across flights, with Mark Williams winning first flight, and Fischer’s pitching overshadowing other NL and AL games of the night.
A new men s slow pitch softball league begins play Wednesday with six teams. From Larned are Rankin s Meat Shop First State Bank and Triple H while Macks ville Belpre and Lewis are the other entrants. Teams meet each Wednesday during the summer with a double header each session.
Detroit notes Dave Campbell former University of Michigan captain and shortstop agreed to a contract with the Lakeland farm club in the Florida State League. Campbell, a notable college star, joins the minor league ranks after signing Wednesday.
The standings show Philadelphia and San Francisco near the top with Milwaukee and St. Louis in close pursuit. Chicago and New York trail the contenders as Cincinnati and Los Angeles mix with Houston and San Francisco in varied results. Daily games include Chicago defeating New York and Philadelphia routing Pittsburgh, while several NL and AL matchups are listed with upcoming doubleheaders and postponed plans.
A busy summer schedule is planned at Garden Bowl with ongoing league formation, lane refinishing, and open Sundays. The Dr. Pepper doubles may run at 9 p.m. if six or more couples enter, with first-ball strikes counting toward spares. Monday offers free instruction 8 to 9 p.m. and a two-man scratch league, taught by Ray Shearmire and others.
Pre race post qualification teardown checks wrap up for 500 field as drivers verify that mechanics did not misplace parts. Jimmy Bryan 1958 winner remembered at the start line after clutch woes. Jimmy Clark seeks title practice after Dutch Grand Prix win. Festival parade plans headline Speedway events with floats and bands as Indianapolis hosts week of pageantry. Police prepare for reduced nightlife and a special night court to curb disturbances on 16th Street.
INDIANAPOLIS AP Pat Archer leads the Speedway Open with a 64 a seven under, setting pace in a 242-yard oval event as 33 drivers and two hours of carburetion tests prep for the 48th race. Canin Bell Kneece sit tied second at 65 while Sanders Bayer and Nagle stand in a group at 66.
Duke Snider hits a solo shot as St. Louis loses 2-1 to San Francisco. Juan Marichal shines with 11 strikeouts, while Ken Boyer homers for the Cardinals. Marichal says he pitched best against the Cardinals that year with men on base. The Giants break a three-game skid as the Cardinals endure their fourth straight loss.
New York AP reports the NFL will stage 35 exhibition games with a Cleveland doubleheader on September 5. The College All-Stars meet the Chicago Bears in Chicago on August 7 to open the preseason. The Cleveland twin bill features the New York Giants vs Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers vs Cleveland Browns.
A new men s slow pitch softball league with six teams is organized in the area. Tribune will provide four squads plus teams from Towner Cola and Leon. Games are set for Monday nights at Tribune with play expected to begin June 8 under organizer Bill Hanson Tribune basketball coach.
Thayne Smith recalls reader letters praising Kansas beauty from the Eisenhower Center to Cedar Bluff and Tuttle Creek. Wayne Jantz reports new Kansas Campers and Hikers chapters forming in McPherson, Salina, Derby, and Wellington, bringing 25 chapters and 700 families. Lyman Falk notes park permit issues improved at five reservoirs, though dusty roads and crowds persist.
A busy weekend slate features tennis draws for the Liberal Men's Open Singles Tournament on Memorial Day with play to begin after 8 am. Also in Garden City the Midwest Division races of the Sports Car Club of America run over two days culminating in the Grand Prix on the final day, plus diving exhibitions and a large municipal pool season opening. Local baseball opens its 1994 season at Clint Lightner Field with Knothole games, and area clubs host a golf and community sports gathering at Finney County parks.
A brief note explains Telegram Want Ads for buyers and sellers. It promotes using the Telegram platform to place and respond to classified advertisements. The text stresses quick exchanges and reach within the local community.
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