Lions Ready For Topeka West After Healthy Run
Lawrence High head coach Max Rife mounts a fully healthy squad for the road test against Topeka West. The Lions, 7-5, seek another Saturday win after a 78-62 display over Shawnee Mission West. West stands 4-9 with Miller leading at 16.3 PPG and Underwood, Summer, and Stover among key contributors.
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Topeka West
Lawrence
Shawnee Mission West
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West Chargers
Mike Miller
Miller
Shawnee Mission North
Sunflower League
Sonny Brock
Roger Underwood
Ronnie Summer
Craig Stover
Terry Bettis
Jim Bauersfield
Dave Grider
Rife
Allen
Manhattan Indians
Kansas City Impasse Over Athletics Lease Deepens
Kansas City remains at odds with Charles O. Finley over a stadium lease for the Athletics. Finley gained a two week extension of the AL ultimatum while rejecting two four year offers, threatening bankruptcy if forced to sign beyond two years. City officials push for a four year term to stabilize the franchise with Oakland discussions on hold.
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Louis Nizer
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Jack Headley
Headley
Cleveland
Washington
San Francisco
Houston
Minnesota
Sharpe
National Grid League Feels American Is Here to Stay
The Associated Press reports in Miami Beach that AFL owners concede the NFL is here to stay, amid comments from league executives on the evolving landscape of professional football and the strength of American teams.
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Rozelle
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Columbia Broadcasting System
New York
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National Broadcasting Company
American Broadcasting Company
Columbia Broadcasting Company
Tom Stidham Former Oklahoma Marquette coach dies
Milwaukee AP reports Tom E. Stidham age 59 former Oklahoma and Marquette football coach died of a cerebral hemorrhage in a Milwaukee hospital. Stidham coached at Haskell 1924–26 then Northwestern 1928–34 and Oklahoma 1937–41 before leading Marquette 1941–45. He later coached in NFL circles and retired in Milwaukee.
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Lawrence
Kan
Dick Hanley
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Rabbit Weller
John Levi
Mayes McLain
Iowa University
Haskell Heyden
Frank McDonald
Douglas County
Hanley
Northwestern
Lawrence (Biff) Jones
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Jones
Nebraska
Tennessee
Buffalo
Baltimore
Green Bay Packers
Frick Backs Antitrust Bill for Major Sports
Baseball Commissioner Ford Frick endorsed a Senate bill granting uniform antitrust exemptions to baseball football basketball and hockey. He argued self regulation by baseball would continue and reduce status confusion versus other pro leagues. The testimony noted Finley’s plan to move the Kansas City Athletics and possible legal action, with Finley not yet slated to testify.
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Supreme Court
Charles O. Finley
Kansas City Athletics
Louisville
Oakland
Finley
Edward V. Long
D-Mo
Long
Wellsville Eagles Seek First Victory Despite 0-13 Start
Wellsville High Eagles, 0-13, push through losses with strong spirit. Coach L C Haughn emphasizes effort and attendance as the team eyes a Little Seven clash with Eudora after suffering defeats to Spring Hill and others. The squad, tallest at 6-0, leans on senior scorers Coughlin and Coffey with Davenport supporting, while six seniors depart next year.
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Coffey
Charles Moore
Myrick Otto
Merlin Schmoe
Gene Broers
John Gleisberg
Mike Burrell
Randy Todd
Dunlap
Dusty Swearingen
Vic Harrison
Jay Barnett
Roger O'Neill
Harrison
Wellsville Eagles
Austrian skater wins downhill as US medal hopes fade
At Innsbruck 1964, Austria's Egon Zentmerman claimed a record downhill time of 2 18.17. US skiers Billy Kidd Bud Werner and Chuck Ferries failed to medal finishing 16th 17th and 20th. Finnish border guard Eero Maentyranta won the 30 kilometer event, while Lidia Skoblikova led the women's 500 meter speed skating with a record sweep. Jeanne Ashworth and Jan Smith tied for fourth in the same race.
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Steamboat Springs
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Annibale
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Calif
Kidd
Werner
Chuck Ferries
Houghton
Mich
Ferries
Eero Maentyaranta
Jeanne Ashworth
Lake Placid
N.Y
Jan Smith
Rochester
College Basketball Scores From Midweek Games
NYU 78 Santa Clara 64 St Johns 61 Creighton 60 Duquesne 89 Muskgium 49 Temple 43 Connecticut 46 Pittsburgh 60 Westminster 60 Penn State 66 Colgate 62 Holy Cross 97 Boston U 96 in overtime Army 68 Fordham 61 Navy 62 Rutgers 62 Seton Hall 80 Scranton 80 Iona 80 Massachusetts 71 West Virginia 75 Davidson 73 Miami Fla 134 Tampa 104 Georgia 96 Virginia Tech 87 Kansas State 73 New Orleans 62 Miami 96 Alabama 77 Louisville 78 Bellarmine 70 Chicago Loyola 101 Western Michigan 64 Oklahoma St 77 Peru Nationals 40 Tulsa 74 Missouri 74 Texas 103 Trinity Tex 69 Stanford 47 Denver 44 Southern Kentucky 108 Culver Stockton 4
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Marsh quits boxing to focus on diving and studies
Kansas University junior Ron Marsh will not defend the KC Golden Gloves heavyweight title after an auto accident left a facial injury. The KU swimmer and guard cites his academic load and a desire to avoid further risk, hinting boxing may be over for now.
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Kansas University
Kansas City Golden Gloves
Marsh
Ron
Coffeyville JCs Move to Top in Poll
Coffeyville College rises to first in the NJCAA basketball coaches poll with a 15-1 record, up from second place, as Dodge City reports the update.
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Kan
Coffeyville
National Junior College Athletic Association
Davidson Loses After Controversial Goal Tending Call
In a startling finish at Charleston West Virginia beat Davidson 75-73 on a goal tending call as the horn sounded. Marty Lentz Fred Hetzel and referee Otis Almond were central in the final seconds with Davidson failing to convert a late pass and Hetzel’s grab deemed goal tending.
Columbus Country Club to host 64th PGA Championship
The Columbus Ohio Country Club will host the 64th PGA Championship from July 16 to 19. Top players are set to compete for the major title at the famed course in Columbus.
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