Lions Start 1963 Practices With Offense Focus At LHS
Lawrence High School begins two a day drills Monday with emphasis on offense as coach Al Woolard cites stronger defense due to returning players. The Lions open defense of the 1962 Kansas title Sept 20 at Manhattan with a deep, open competition for quarterback and other positions.
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Forbes Air Base Wins in Softball Tournament
Forbes Air Force Base of Topeka Kansas eliminated defending champion El Paso Texas 6-1 as five runs came in the sixth inning sparked by Carl Miller inside the park homer. Jack Palemore homered for El Paso. Rock Falls Illinois defeated Arlington Texas 2-1 with back to back homers by Dick Farwell and Dick Thompson in the sixth. Tulsa Oklahoma beat Enid Oklahoma 2-1 and Dinuba California outlasted Longmont Colorado 10 innings.
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Stars and Reds Rally In Rough NL Action
Yesterday’s game recap shows Drysdale and Podgers guiding a 3-1 win over San Francisco with nine hits nine strikeouts and one walk. Atweles extends NL lead to seven points while Philadelphia’s 11-6 St Louis surge moves them to second place a half game back.
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Pro Grid Report National League Scores Summary
National League grid results list Dallas 27 over San Francisco 24, Pittsburgh 22, Detroit 7. The brief item records recent game outcomes with minimal context.
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Kansas State Scrimmage Set as Wildcats Open Preseason
Kansas State announced a scrimmage for today two days after beginning preseason football workouts. Coach Doug Weaver praised pass catching by ends Ralph McFillin and Spencer Puls while lamenting the absence of punter Bobby Ballard who did not report for fall practice. Ballard had punted 58 times for a 34.6 average last season. deputy punter Doug Dusenbury had 10 punts at 41.7.
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Slender Dave Hill Leads Denver Open After Third Round
Slender Dave Hill stretched a one stroke lead at 135 entering the third round of the Denver Open. He carded a 67 to overtake Jay Hebert who shot a 64 to tie with Ken Venturi and Al Geiberger at 136. Hebert Geiberger and three others were among the few to break par in the 146 pros and 10 amateurs field at the Denver Country Club. A hole in one by Charles Coody highlighted play on the 12th at 125 yards.
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KU Defense to Get Lots of Study In 1963 Sessions
About 70 Kansas University football players will start 1963 practice at 6 30 a m Sunday in the Allen Field House area. Coach Jack Mitchell says building a defense is the top priority with two a day drills until classes start September 16. The defensive emphasis centers on linebacking as centers move to the line and guards handle backups. Only two linemen return as starters Jay Roberts and Pete Quatrochi. KU went 6 3 1 last season and faces the task of two strong lines for its backs. Eleven lettermen return with Ron Marsh sidelined by appendectomy. others listed include Becker Worley Hornung Shanks Craft Russell and Sayers.
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Benton Foe: Smith Tonight On National TV At Olympic
Philadelphia welterweight Georgie Benton, 30, a 14-year veteran, faces Los Angeles contender Johnny Smith in a 10 round national TV bout at the Olympic Auditorium. Benton is a 7-5 favorite, ranked fourth by the WBA, with a 49-8-1 record and 26 KOs. Smith, 24, has fought since 1959. ABC telecasts the bout at 9 p.m. CST.
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Unhappy Dennis Ralston Asks Fans to Forget Past
Dennis Ralston, 21, pleaded for fans to stop dwelling on his youth ban and focus on his tennis at the National Championships in Forest Hills. He defeated Walter Johnson 6-1 6-2 6-2 on center court as Roy Emerson Ken Fletcher and Bobby Wilson advanced in the second round.
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Kelso Meets Candy Spots in Aqueduct Stakes Showdown
Mighty Kelso faces Candy Spots and Crimson Satan in the $100,000-added Aqueduct Stakes Monday. Chateaugay, Derby and Belmont winner, passes due to jockey suspension. Other starters include Decidedly Admiral's Voyage Garnol and Sunrise County while Crimson Satan seeks bragging rights against Kelso for a possible fourth Horse of the Year.
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Hutcherson Wins 100-Lap IMCA Feature at Minnesota Fair
Dick Hutcherson of Keokuk Iowa captures his 22nd IMCA feature win in six months by taking the 100 lap stock car event at the Minnesota State Fair before 13609 fans. He earns 850 and boosts four day fair winnings past 2000 dollars, beating Buzz McCann's 1961 mark with a 44 22.95 time. Lenny Funk finishes second as Otis Kansas rider earns 600 in 1963 old.
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Rumors Fly About Oklahoma Recruiting Violations
Tulsa Tribune reports rumors of Oklahoma University recruiting violations voiced by three major college coaches. Mal Elliott notes a four day investigation found no conclusive proof of charges, while NCAA inquiry prompts cautious comment from university officials.
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Stengel Presses On Amid Mets Uncertainty Over Future
Casey Stengel dodges questions about returning as Mets manager. He notes some improvements in pitching and catching but cites needs for hitting, fielding, and young players. George Weiss says Stengel would return only if he wants to, while Stengel defers to Weiss as boss.
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VanderKelen Aims for Pro Debut With Vikings Tonight
Quarterback Ron VanderKelen, once overlooked, is set to start for the Minnesota Vikings in an exhibition at Hershey Pennsylvania against the Philadelphia Eagles. The 24 year old rose to fame in college and could face a busy Eagles secondary if aligned as starter. Labor Day schedule features seven NFL games including Baltimore at Washington and Chicago at St Louis.
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Unbeatens Clash in National Non-Pro Baseball
In Wichita Kansas Ponchatoula La faces Grand Rapids Mich in a top non pro tournament tilt. Ponchatoula toppled defending champion Wichita Dreamliners 4-1 Friday with three unearned runs and Ray Biachini homering twice in the tournament.
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Racing Career Ends For Top Money Mare Cicada
New York AP Cicada a five year old mare retires after a stellar career earning 783324 dollars with 23 victories in 41 starts. An injury to a stifle rear leg joint during a Belmont Park workout hastened retirement by owner Christopher Chenery. Cicada will be sent to Chenerys Doswell Virginia farm.
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Cards Top Phils Angels Nail A's
The St Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11 6 to move into second place as they out hit the Phils 15 to 9. Ken Boyers ninth inning homer sealed the triumph as St Louis took a half game on the Giants and seven behind the Dodgers.
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