Morgan-Macks Edge Vocals 3-1 to Halt Streak
Atchison snapped the Vocals five game winning run with a 3-1 win Thursday night at Municipal Park. Curtiss Melton hit his second homer of the season off Jack Burkhart in the second inning to spark the Morgan-Macks. Burkhart dominated, scattering four hits and fanning seven as Ragan took the loss. The Morgan-Macks pushed across three runs aided by a Ragan error and subsequent scoring hits.
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No Shame in This Loss in Tight Season-Lead Game
In a sharp one hour fifty five minute contest loaded with errors none aside from Lawrence. Burkhart struck out Doyle Schick and Curt Melton to end threats in the first and sixth innings. Don Wrench doubled and moved to third, while Ragan and Wyri were retired on foul outs and grounders. The error count was low with only two miscues by Lawrence.
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Yank Foes Better Pray for Rain AL Flag Could Be Settled Soon
The pennant race tightens as New York leads by five games with 10-day stretch featuring eight games against Washington and Baltimore. Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, and Detroit face heavy schedules. Ted Williams slated for possible Fourth of July duty. In NL, Brooklyn halts Giants in 11 innings on George Shuba’s decisive hit as Milwaukee overtakes Chicago with late four-run burst.
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Fay Crocker Takes Early Lead In Windy Women Open
Fay Crocker shot 37 37 74 opening round to lead the Women's National Open at Wichita Country Club despite winds up to 50 mph. Jacqueline Yates 38 38 76 and Mary Lena Faulk 77 among early contenders as Patty Berg and Louise Suggs trailed. The event concludes Saturday.
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Blair Leads Early U S Dash at Helsinki Meet
Kansas runners dominated the opening track events in Helsinki at the Olympic Stadium. Blair won the 100 meter dash, with Dick and John Bennett contributing in the broad jump details. Nielsen of Denmark and Santon among others also competed.
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Par Is Elusive Animal At Jaycee Links Clash
The Kansas Jaycee junior golf tournament at Abilene opened with par proving elusive as leaders Ray Streeter of Topeka and Bill Toulson of Dodge City posted 78s for 36 holes. Both matched 37 on the front then 41 on the back.
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Local golfers to represent state at Columbus Jaycee event
On the return trip Jim House of Wichita shot 79 for third place. The four leaders at the end of today's play will represent the state in the International Jaycee Junior tournament at Columbus Georgia August 15 to 20.
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Millions Plan Holiday Trips This 4th of July Weekend
Chicago reports millions of Americans prepare for the Independence Day holiday with cars packed and maps ready. The National Safety Council estimates about 40 million vehicles will be on the roads over the three days, with roughly 380 motorists and pedestrians likely to die in holiday traffic from 6 p.m. tonight through midnight Monday, per the council.
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Nonholiday Weekend Traffic Highlight June 17 20
Traffic conditions surged during the June 17 to 20 nonholiday weekend as motorists faced crowded roads and slower travel times. Police urged patience and advised planing for extra travel time amid heavy congestion.
Steel City’s Fountain of Youth shut over contamination
North Side Pittsburgh residents drank from a park fountain nicknamed the Fountain of Youth until the state health department declared the water contaminated and ordered closure. The finding ends years of use as a community drinking source in the Steel City.
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