Tallis Sees Royals as Division Champs Ahead
Kansas City executive vice president Cedric Tallis predicts the Royals can win the American League West this season after an 8-5 start. He notes the youth movement with six players promoted from Triple A or lower, explains the team’s expansion-like roster buildup, and confirms plans for a 160 to 165 player pool by mid summer. The Royals host the California Angels at Municipal Stadium as Wall Butler faces Rudy May.
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ACCJC golfer misses medalist honors by four strokes
Perry Brigham shot 115 for 27 holes as Allen County Community Junior College finished seventh at the Butler County Juce Invitational. Brigham tied for medalist honors at 111 with Bishop of Cowley County edging him by four over par.
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Sophomore Invitational Shatters Track Records Across Kansas Teams
Paola wins with 67 points followed by Chanute and Iola as Lola star Joe Folk breaks discus mark and Eddie Lind edges old javelin record. Columbus Bruce Van Houten sets two records in hurdles while Roe vaults 12-0 and Kessler leads sprints. Multiple events see new marks and relays set fast times.
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Jones trio tops ABA scoring as Joneses lead
In Minneapolis the ABA highlights three leading scorers all named Jones. Larry Jones of Denver ranks third, Jim my Jones of New Orleans stands fourth, and Steve Jones of New Orleans sits thirteenth in the league scoring race.
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Incredible 1969 SAAB Summer Travel Package Deal
Buy a new SAAB and receive a round trip jet flight to Europe plus a week long all expense paid Sweden tour. Pick up the car in Sweden, drive for a week, then ship back to the East Coast. Includes full service and warranty for $2524 plus tax and duty.
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Seventh grader sets discus record at Chanute meet
Iola Junior High seventh grader Larry Ratley set a new district mark with a 117-9 discus throw at the Chanute seventh grade meet, breaking the 1967 record of 104-8 by Chuck Coblenatz. He also finished second in the shot put as NHS runners earned multiple placements.
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ACCJC Dominates Independence in Tennis Match
ACCJC buries Independence on Iola Junior High courts as Red Devils take five of six singles and all three doubles. Clay Smith and John Copening win 6 0 6 1, with Rob Boggs and Phillip Rebstock also victorious. Doubles Smith-Copening and Rogus-Rebstock clinch decisive wins.
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Fred Gress
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Venezuela Defeats Japan in Global Baseball League Opener
Venezuela beat Japan 9 in the opening game of the Global Baseball League as Juan Quintana pitched four hits.
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A's Jackson a slugger in more ways than one
Regie Jackson powered Oakland to a 6-4 win over Minnesota with two homers off Dave Boswell. A dustup on the mound with Dick Woodson left Jackson ejected and Woodson injured as benches cleared. Jackson also homered in the first and third, with Sal Bando and Rick Monday adding key hits.
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Track Teams Hit the Road for Tomorrow Relays
Allen County Community Junior College ACCJC and Iola High School embark on road meets. ACCJC heads to El Dorado for Butler County Junior College Relays with several likely competitors. Iola travels to Baker University Baldwin for the Baker Relays limited to 3 A schools.
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