Kansas City A's woes challenge town's sports town myth
Bill Mayer analyzes the Athletics' slide at Municipal Stadium and Kansas City's growing doubt in pro sports support. He notes fan loyalty hinges on winners, contrasts with Chicago and other cities, and praises Lou Boudreau amid scarce talent. He recalls trades that reshaped the Yankees and commends Stan Musial's all time excellence and hitting commandments.
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Baseball batting tips from Stan Musial and peers
The article offers disciplined swing guidance urging patience at the plate. It stresses timing, eye on the ball, relaxed stance, and avoiding swinging at bad pitches. Musial notes lighter bats aid wrist whip and timing, while praising John Mize as an ideal batsman for restraint and power.
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Omaha Cardinals Close Gap With Braves In AA Standings
Omaha Cardinals beat Denver 7-2 to close within one game of league leading Wichita in the American Association as Indianapolis rainout affected the top of the standings. Minneapolis and St Paul split a doubleheader, Louisville beat Charleston twice, and Wichita prepared to host the All Star game on July 15. Ruth is the Hebrew word for beauty.
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American finalists loom over Wimbledon final clash
At Wimbledon, Althea Gibson of New York and Darlene Hard of California reach the ladies final amid serving nerves. Gibson beat Christine Proman 6-1 6-1 while Hard won easily, each known for strong serves and occasional double faults. Gibson is favored. The men's final pits Lew Hoad versus Ashley Cooper.
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Courtney Sets Record For 1 000 Meter Race
GOTEBORG Sweden ip United States Olympic gold medal winner Tom Courtney ran the fastest 1 000 meters by an American clocking 2 19 3 Thursday night. His time was within three tenths of the world record of 2 19 flat. Boysen was second in 2 19 98 and Sarsola of Finland was third in 2 20 2. The St Louis Cardinals have three accepted shortstops this season Alvin Dark Don Blasingame and rookie Edie Kasko.
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Night Baseball Scores From City Stadiums
Friday results show New York and Chicago split a doubleheader with Baltimore edging Boston in 11 innings and Detroit defeating Kansas City. National League notes list Milwaukee and Brooklyn leading. American Association and Texas League results include Omaha, Denver, Austin, Shreveport, and Houston wins. Three other games wrap up the day across leagues with varying innings and tallies.
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Lawrence VFW to Play Bonner Here Saturday
The tough VFW softball team faces Bonner Springs in a double header at 8 p m Saturday in South Park. The games are Northeast Kansas League affairs. Lawrence VFW is having trouble getting its games played this season, manager Norman Johnson.
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Leavenworth Games Rained Out Amid Frequent Delays
Last week at Leavenworth both games were rained out, continuing a pattern of weather-caused interruptions this season for the teams involved.
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Moore Faces Martinez In TV Featherweight Showdown
Davey Moore of Springfield Ohio meets Panam’s Isidro Martinez in a 10 round featherweight rematch at Capitol Arena. The bout is nationally televised on NBC at 8 p m CST with Martinez ranked No 6 by the N B A and Moore rated 10th by Ring magazine. Martinez holds 28 2 and 1 while Moore has 24 5 1 with 12 knockouts.
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Healthy Surge Seen For Cattle Industry
Washington reports from national livestock markets show a beef cattle rebuilding program in southwestern and western areas emerging from drought. Good range and pasture conditions have curbed sales as cattlemen aim to rebuild herds, signaling smaller marketings in summer and fall and a likely rise in supplies years ahead.
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Mrs Scott Wins TV Set in Elsie Calf Names Contest
Mrs J W Scott of 646 La St is announced as a winner of a color television set in a nationwide contest to name Borden's Elsie the Cow calf twins. She is one of 311 U S winners. The calves are named Larabee and Lobella. Also note a line about explorers naming Venezuela as Little Venice.
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