Yankees poised to clinch pennant amid rivals challenge
The New York Yankees appear set to win the American League pennant again, facing a strong challenge from the Baltimore Orioles and Chicago White Sox. Whitey Ford's return could lift a potent Yanks pitching staff while their lineup's power and defense outpace rivals.
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Gals Track Team Lacks Wilma But Has Good Balance
New York AP report notes no Wilma Rudolph in sight as Edith McGuire leads US women sprinters at Olympic trials. McGuire and Wyomia Tyus post 11.3 100m semifinals times, close to Rudolph record, while Pat Winslow wins pentathlon and Janell Smith sets American 400m mark.
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Belton Girl Dies In Grandview Crash
Ruth McNeil, 16, of Belton Mo., was killed when her car was forced off U S 71 by another vehicle on the wrong side of the highway and overturned at the 126th Street intersection in Grandview.
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Bears Triumph in All Star Thriller Without Galimore
Chicago Bears beat the All-Stars 28 17 at Soldier Field in a high scoring game led by Bill Wade's 217 passing yards and two TDs. George Mira dazzled for the All-Stars with 56 rushing yards and six completions in four attempts, while Charley Taylor and Ted Davis contributed key scores for the rivals.
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Trade to Philadelphia Surprises Thomas in Phillies Debut
Frank Thomas, 35, learns he has been traded from a last place club to the Philadelphia Phillies. He helps secure a 9-4 victory over his former Mets, driving in a run with a double and singles, while starting a first to short to pitcher double play.
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Weather Delays Northeast Softball Meet Schedule Changes
Wet grounds postpone action in the Northeast District Softball Tournament at Municipal Park. Woody's Aces versus Ober's at 7 30 p m and Lawrence National Bank versus Leavenworth Eagles at 8 45 p m. Sunday features Haskell against Walt's at 7 30 and Ft Leavenworth Knights versus FMC at 8 45.
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Three Children Found Dead in Back Porch Refrigerator
Chicago police found Cynthia Ann Hartman age four and her brothers Joseph six and Martin five suffocated in an unused refrigerator on the back porch of their apartment building. They were discovered hours after their mother reported them missing.
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NO TRACK FOR HER Mamie a Pal of Athletes
Column by Jim Murray profiles Mamie Van Doren as an athletic celebrity with a dramatic flair. The piece mixes humor about her looks with anecdotes linking her to athletes and sport figures while noting a Kansas City Athletics managerial turnover since 1965.
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