Legion Nine Aims To End Streak In Junior Baseball
After losses to Parsons and the Kansas City Muehlebach Braves, the Lawrence American Legion Junior team meets Emporia in Municipal Park tonight to swing back into victory. Ron Blaylock is expected to pitch, with Herb Reid or Jim Regan in relief. Morgan-Macks seek revenge for a 6 5 defeat. Lawrence carries a 14 1 record and five straight district wins.
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AL Records Say A's Stadium Favorite for Home Run Stars
New York reports show AL batters favor Municipal Stadium Kansas City as the easiest park to hit home runs with 107 homers noted. The Kansas City park has usurped Fenway Park as the league's "bandbox" surpassing Boston’s 102 homers this season.
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Speedway King to Drive In K C Race on Friday
Kansas City special reports twenty top race drivers will compete this Friday night at Lakeside Stadium Kansas City. Headlining is Bob Swelkert who won this year’s Sokmile race and leads the famed entry list in a bid for glory.
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China Bulgaria pact to curb insect pests and diseases
Red China and Bulgaria signed an agreement in Sofia to cooperate on pest and plant disease control. The plan provides for exchange of experts and information, with Peiping radio reporting the summit.
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O'Connor and Linden Duel for Seventh at 500 Race
Two-time AAA big car champion Pat O'Connor finished eighth while Linden vied with Sweikert for eighth place, as the battle for seventh spot heated up in the 500.
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Questions Raise As Fans Seek Pennant Answers
AP report previews MLB pennant races after All Star break. Yankees hold AL lead while Indians White Sox and Red Sox chase. Brooklyn leads NL but faces a 9-10 record slump as Campanella returns from knee injury and Alston weighs lineup.
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