Outdoor recreation growth urged for Lawrence area development
George Latham argues planning and funding are needed to boost outdoor recreation as Lawrence grows. The piece highlights fishing with plastic worms at Lone Star Lake, local trapshooting results, and surveys showing fishing’s popularity with families. It also notes conservation ties to religion and advice on suitable, balanced gear for beginners.
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Big Bull Shoals
Lone Star Lake
Carol Lane
Shell Oil Co
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Wall Street Journal
United Church of Christ
Diamond Roundup results across leagues and schedules
Baseball results and upcoming games across the American League and National League with notes on injuries and rain delays. Includes mentions of New York Baltimore Detroit Washington Chicago St Louis Los Angeles and Milwaukee with Friday and Saturday results and Monday matchups.
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American Association
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Wichita
St. Paul & Maha
Indianapolis
Louisville
Jackie Jensen Replaces Thumpin Theodore As Mr Big
Jackie Jensen replaces Tri Witham as Boston Red Sox Mr Big in a move noted by the press. Jensen, 39 going on 40, leads the team with 76 RBIs and 26 homers while guiding a powerful lineup. In Bos ton, Delock earned his eighth win in relief as the Red Sox beat the White Sox. Yankees routed Cleveland Indians as Turley pitched and the Senators toppled the Tigers 6 5 in Detroit. Washington benefited from a pinch single by Dick Merriwell era heroics to beat Detroit.
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Cleveland Indians
Washington Senators
Dytrot Tigers
Kanauski
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Yanks
Eo Turley
Cleveland
Ray Narleski
Ed Tom Gerald
Dick Merriwell
Washington
Detroit
Ray Sievers
Sam Jones Surges to Ten Strikeouts in Cardials Win
Sad Sam Jones, St Louis Cardinal pitcher, tops 10 strikeouts for the season as the Cardinals beat Philadelphia 6 4 to move back to third place. Jones earns his 6 7 record while Wally Moon hits his first homer and Ken Boyer adds two extra base hits in Busch Stadium.
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Hanning
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Phillie
Harry Anderson
Busch Stadium
Stegg
Wally Moon
Ken Boyer
Kansas City
Baltimore
Ted Williams loses temper after called strike
Boston slugger Ted Williams anger flared Friday after a called third strike against Chicago. He slammed his bat on the ground near first base, prompting Coach Del Baker to dodge. Williams later fouled a pitch in the sixth, then tossed his bat high before drawing a walk in a 6-1 victory over the White Sox.
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Chicago
del Baker
Jim Wilson
White Sox
Ted
Stuart Raps Homer No. 2 For Pirates
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie Stuart Lor, 22, belted his second homer to spark a 7-2 win over the Chicago Cubs. The minor leaguer known as the Babe Ruth of the minors compiled 175 homers across Lincoln Nebraska and national travel since 1954, after spring training with Salt Lake City he was recalled to Pittsburgh.
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Avo Ames
Belthy
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Lincoln
Neb
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Fights Last Night Feature Ortiz Bout in New York
Treated bout saw Mexico’s Gaspar Ortega, 147, outpoint Mickey Cras ford, 14784, Saginaw Michigan, in New York last night. Ortega controlled late rounds to secure decision over Cras ford.
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New York
Gaspar Ortega
Mexico
Mickey Crasford
Saginaw
Mich
National AAU Swimming Meet Heads to Topeka
The 158 National AAU Senior Women's Diving and Swimming Championships will be held August 1 2 3 at Gage Park Pool Topeka. Paula Jean Myers is billed as a featured performer with a diving tournament to follow. Tickets for all three days go on sale at Oher's the Showplace Plunge and the Kansas University P E office in Robe Johnson Gym.
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Topeka Mint
Paula Jean Myers
Warrenere
Topeka
Oher's
Kansas University Physical Education
Robe Jinson Gym
McPherson and Wichita Win First Round Frags
McPherson Beavers and Wichita Boosters won opening session games in the Kansas State Non-Pro baseball tournament. McPherson piled up eight runs in seven innings while Wichita rallied with three in the seventh to defeat Hill City 4 to 2. Gov. George Docking threw out the first ball and praised the NBC for Kansas exposure through state and national tournaments.
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