Cubs Seek Lead in Senior Loop Title Race
The Cubs aim to top the senior league standings as manager Bob Scheffing steers Chicago toward the pennant while the Philadelphia Phillies drop back, with the club sitting 24 games behind the leaders.
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Carey Finds Way Easier Now With Yankees
Andy Carey of the New York Yankees has improved to a .290 batting average as he cements a regular role at third base after earlier bench spell. The National League chase sees the Cubs surge from fifth with a three-game sweep of the Phillies, Dodgers and Giants each tallying homers in a four-game set, while Los Angeles dismisses Cincinnati 8-5 and Milwaukee moves atop the standings.
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Stinson Fires Junior Team to 1 2 Win in Invitational
Lawrence American Legion Junior baseball beats Dean Hobson Tractors of Kansas City 2 1 as Dave Stinson pitches a three hitter for a first round win in Municipal Park tournament. Lawrence improves to 19 5 this season. Val Finney to start next game.
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Dodgers to shorten Coliseum right field fence next season
Dodgers president Walter O'Malley announced at a news conference that the remote right field fence at the Coliseum will be shortened for the next season. The fence's distance runs from 301 feet to a shorter reach near 390 feet and 430 feet from home at a point in center.
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Bears Fall as All Stars Triumph in Rain Delayed Game
Denver Bears lost 10-2 to the All Stars in the 16th American Assn. showcase at Denver after a rain delay. QB Jim Pisoni returned from an injury, doubled as a pinch hit and scored Denver's final run. Stars rapped 16 hits led by Omaha's Ben Valenzuela. crowd 1,420.
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Pile Tissue Remedy Claims Quick Pain Relief Without Surgery
An advertisement promotes Sinkless Pazo as a non surgical treatment for swollen piles. It asserts rapid relief from pain and itching, swelling reduction, and tissue healing with a complete medication claim backed by dubious "doctoral" endorsements and product names, encouraging purchase.
Court of Appeals Scene in Dodger Stadium Case
The California District Court of Appeal becomes the next step in the Walter O Malley stadium site dispute. A Superior Court judge ruled the Chavez Ravine contract illegal and O Malley vowed to appeal to the district court then the state Supreme Court. Taxpayers challenged the deal which would swap Dodger assets for land in Chavez Ravine near the civic center and Wrigley Field.
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Great Bend Braves Beat Oswego Stars 5 4 In Open Round
In Wichita AP report the Great Bend Braves win 5 to 4 over the Oswego Stars in the first round of the Kansas non pro baseball tournament. Floyd Woolridge worked six errors behind him while the Stars had 13 strikeouts and three hits. Derby Chamber of Commerce beat Wichita All Saints 7 3 to enter tourney. Forbes Air Force Base Topeka advanced over Ellin wood 7 1.
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Comeback Trail Rugged Costa Finds After Win
Carmelo Costa, 24, a former featherweight contender, battles back after military discharge. He beat Al Tisi in a 10 round TV bout at St Nicholas Arena to move to 3-7-5. Costa calls the comeback “rough real rough” and weighs the challenge after 18 months away.
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Cal Griffith Witness In New Round of Talks
Washington Senators president Calvin Griffith is the key source in a new round of discussions about keeping a major league club in the capital. Senators supporters and league officials will question him on the prospects and terms during today’s session.
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VFW to Host Northeast Kansas District Softball Tourney
The Lawrence VFW will host the Northeast Kansas District softball tournament with openings on Aug. The local winner advances to the state meet in Great Bend, which opens on Aug. 20.
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Senior League skippers confident as pennant race tightens
Managers across the Senior League express optimism despite the Dodgers trailing. Warren Giles contemplates an enghiename player while clubs like the Braves Cubs and Phillies project strong second halves. Coaches praise rookies and pitching depth as contenders eye the title amid a tight, unsettled race.
Wayne Shepherd joins Bodin Ford in Lawrence market
Wayne Shepherd, known as Shep, explains his move from a Kansas town to Lawrence to pursue Ford sales with Bill Bodin. He cites growth opportunities and public enthusiasm for the city while expressing eagerness to discuss cars with the local community.
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Kansas
Bill Bodin
Lawrence
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