Bunker Sparks Orioles Win as Killebrew Drives Yankees
Hank Bauer kept trusting Wally Bunker as Baltimore split with Kansas City in a doubleheader. Bunker pitched a three hit 6-1 opener win, while Ed Charles and Ken Harrelson homered late in the A’s 7-6 win to split, boosting Baltimore’s hold on the AL lead.
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Tigers
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Bob Chance
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Gates Brown
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Dick Radatz
Red Sox
Bill Monbouquette
Ed Bressoud
Teen Swimmers Set Multiple World Records in AAU Meet
Three world records highlight America's rise in Olympic hopes as teens dominate the National AAU Outdoor Championships at Foothill College. Don Schollander clocked 4 12.7 in the 400-meter free, while Dick Roth and four Santa Clara swimmers also posted top marks.
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Legion Gains Tourney Finals In Paola Field
Lawrence's American Legion team stormed back to the Paola district final after a 5-2 win over Ottawa. Gary Wyrick started, Jim Decker earned the win in relief, pushing his season record to 5-0. The Hawks face Olathe at 6 p.m. with a district title and state bid on the line.
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Decker
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Kenny Page
Butch Yates
Larry Mignot
Wyrick
Leonard Jackson
Red Andrews Sets Pace in Jalopies
Lawrence drivers won four races in jalopy action Friday night at the focal track west of the city. Red Andrews in car No 44 won the A Feature and the first heat. Don Craig won the second heat and Dick Lux the consolation race.
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Gerry Harrison
Topeka
Mickey Harris
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Printers in Finals As NY and DC Vie for Title
In Detroit AP reports New York and Washington faced off for the right to meet Cincinnati in the Union Printers International baseball league tournament final.
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Union Printers International Baseball League
Bauer Gets Ovation In Baltimore Birthday Return
Hank Bauer, in his first return to his hometown as Orioles manager, received a standing ovation at a doubleheader against the Kansas City Athletics. The Orioles won game one 6 1, while Kansas City edged Baltimore 7 6 in the second.
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Winners Decide Beginner City Tennis Finals at KU Courts
The beginners city tennis finals were held Friday at Kansas University courts. Sheila Hunsinger beat Julie Davis 6-1 in girls 9-10. Bryan Iwamoto beat Chris Hunsinger 7-5 in boys 9-10. Cheryl Van Hoesen beat Marsha Anderson 6-0 in girls 11 and older. Rick Kovacic beat Jeff Hoffman 6-3 in boys 11 and older. Sponsored by the Lawrence Recreation Commission. event overseen by Mary Jean Mulvaney and Rich Harp.
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Julie Davis
Bryan Iwamoto
Chris Hunsinger
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Dick Tiger Stops Jose Gonzalez in Lagos New York Bout
In a boxing match reported by The Associated Press, Dick Tiger from Lagos defeats Jose Gonzalez from New York by stoppage. The fight details show Tiger delivering the stoppage within the bout, with no further scoring available.
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New York
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Lagos
Nigeria
Jose Gonzalez
McClinton sidelined by broken hand for Chiefs
Curtis McClinton fullback for the Kansas City Chiefs suffers a broken left hand in practice and will miss about a month. He wears a cast but can work out with the squad and is a former University of Kansas star.
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Curtis McClinton
Kansas City Chiefs
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