Hawks Split in Oklahoma Tourney in tight weekend games
Lawrence Legion Hawks opened with a 4 3 win over Medley Insurance in Oklahoma City then lost 9 8 in 11 innings to Sequoia Carpet Mills. Danny Wyrick starred Saturday with seven hits allowed and drove in runs, but Sunday he took the loss after coming in relief in the ninth.
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Lawrence Hawks Rally For Dramatic Tournament Win
Steve Kellert led off the 11th with a walk and scored the winning run on a squeeze bunt by Tom Geist after Kellert reached third on a ground out and a wild pitch. Lawrence built a 5-2 lead, Oklahoma City stormed ahead with a grand slam in the fourth, but the Hawks tied it in the seventh with Larry Dillon's triple and claimed the victory in extras. Lawrence stands 13-7. next hosts Junction City at 8 p.m.
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Fate on Their Side as Pilots Crush Royals in Seattle
The Seattle Pilots beat the Minnesota Twins 9-3 as Don Mincher and Steve Horley drove in three hits each after early injuries to Seattle starters. Harmon Killebrew hit his 23rd homer for Minnesota, which staged a late rally but fell short. Seattle stayed in third in the AL West while Minnesota swept Oakland to lead the division. other NL and AL results included Washington over Boston 5-0 and Detroit over Baltimore 5-4.
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Mincher Delivers Two Homers In Pilot win over A's
Don Mincher came off the Seattle bench to belt two homers and a double, driving in four as the Pilots beat Kansas City 9 3. He said a hot bat makes him want to play every day, while teammate Tommy Davis praised his swing.
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Johncock Wins Rocky Mountain 150 In Close Road Course Duel
Gordon Johncock surged from fifth to the lead on the Continental Divide course and beat A J Foyt in a wheel to wheel finish. He set a USAC road course record of 1 hour 47 minutes 52 seconds at 88.44 mph as only seven of 19 starters finished. Bob Unser retired with a power failure after early trouble.
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LCC Match Play Results From Lawrence Club Championship
First round results reveal multiple decisive wins in the Lawrence Country Club match play championship with numerous 4 & 2 and 6 & 5 margins. Several matches incomplete. quarterfinals and remaining first round bouts slated for the week.
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All-Stars Rained Out But Chanute Win Stuns Wichita
Chanute scored eight runs in the 10th inning to beat Wichita Southwest Boys Club 9-1 in the Kansas National Baseball Congress tournament. Wichita Beech Flyers beat McConnell Air Force Base 3-1 to reach the third round as Emporia Collegiates meet Wichita Candlelighters and Halstead faces Baldwin in first round games. The 33-team double elimination event lasts three weeks.
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Henrys and KUCD Fall to Hallmark 15 to 7 in Softball
Hallmark defeats Henrys and KUCD with a 15 to 7 score in a men's softball game. Hallmark controlled the offense while limiting opposition scoring efforts.
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Archer Sick Two Days Before Open Championship
Archer suffers gastroenteritis and a cold and is confined to bed two days before the British Open. The U S Masters champion, among 130 contenders, hopes to recover in time for a first round debut. Favorites include Billy Casper Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player all at 6 1.
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Raiders Romp Twice Record Lifted to 11-1
The Raiders improved to 11-1 after sweeping the Jayhawk Juniors 16-6 and the Crickets 22-0. Mike O'Toole contributed four safeties with Bob Pearson homering and going 4-for-4, while Jay Pestinger and Mike Edmondson led the pitchers with two hits apiece.
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Monzon Stops Richardson in Buenos Aires Fight
Argentine middleweight Carlos Monzon at 159 pounds defeats Harold Richardson of New York in Buenos Aires. The bout ends in a stoppage after Monzon dominates the action.
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Shannon Keys Sweep as Cardinals Rally Over Cubs
The St. Louis Cardinals beat Chicago three straight over the weekend, taking the Sunday doubleheader 4-2 and 6-3. Mike Shannon delivered a three run homer in the nightcap while Steve Carlton battled a back injury to win the opener.
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Anderson Drives Chevy to Top Eliminator at Lawrence Dragway
Tom Anderson piloted the Anderson and Cooper Chevy dragster to top eliminator honors on Sunday at Lawrence Dragway, edging out competitors in a high speed showdown.
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