Blue Angels to Headline Gregg County Air Show
Gregg County hosts the Gregg County Aviation Appreciation Air Show September 12 and 13 at Gregg County Airport. The Blue Angels will headline amid a packed schedule with free general admission and a $2 parking fee to offset show costs.
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Cookie Rojas Finds New Life With Royals In Kansas City
Former Cardinal infielder Cookie Rojas, now Kansas City Royals second baseman, quickly shows his range and savvy. In 12 games he hits .353 while robbing Tony Oliva twice in a 5 1 Royals victory, and he aims to lift a young club with smart baserunning and steady defense.
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Freshman wrestler Joe Falcon at Air Force Academy
Joe Falcon, a first year wrestler at the U S Air Force Academy, is nicknamed a falcon by academy teams. The Falcons nickname reflects the school mascot tradition and the existence of several trained falcons associated with the program.
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Allays Fear at Hospital Visit Program in Park Ridge
In Park Ridge Illinois pediatric staff use toys and props to explain hospital procedures to children. Sheila Johnson, a pediatric adolescent teacher and activity coordinator, leads the effort with a play stethoscope x ray machine blood pressure cuff and ID bracelets to ease anxiety among tots and parents. Dr Seymour Merrick of Lutheran General Hospital hails the program as an excellent idea that reduces fear.
Profile of Joe Baum and 1954 Roswell club season
Profile notes Joe Baum hit 72 homers for the Roswell club in the Cusso Longhorn League during the 1954 season. He did not reach the Major Leagues, however.
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Braves Tried To Get Clemente Before He Became Top Hitter
AP Sports features recounts George Susce recalling Milwaukee Braves attempts to acquire Roberto Clemente from Pittsburgh in 1958. Susce notes Clemente later became a star with a .328 peak average, while detailing players like Bob Buhl and Spahn. The piece also references Ted Williams and the Senators’ clash with the Yankees.
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Clemente Passes Williams for 96th Hit of Season in 2 655 Total
Pittsburgh star Roberto Clemente reaches 2 655 career hits in 2 160 games over 16 major league seasons, passing Ted Williams 2 654 hits in 2 292 games. Williams spent 19 seasons with the Boston Red Sox.
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