A's Move Rumors Spotlight Kansas City Frustrations
Dutton Brookfield leaders dishonored by new chatter that Charles Finley will move the Kansas City Athletics to Milwaukee. Oakland owner denial follows while the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority pushes a $43 million stadium plan as groups express interest in buying the club. Attendance figures show the A's languishing in last place yet ahead of Washington and Cleveland.
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Topeka Team Rallies To Down Hawks 5-1 in Legion Action
The Van T American Legion team of Topeka rallied for five runs in the bottom of the sixth to defeat the Lawrence Legion 5-1 Friday night in Topeka. Hawks drop to 14th loss in 30 games and next play Ottawa and Paola Sunday at Municipal Field. Richie Brown and Joe Simecha pitched well until the sixth when Topeka broke through. Danny Wyrick drew a walk and scored on Biff Temple's single after a sacrifice to put Topeka ahead.
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Lawrence Speedway Jalopy Races Feature Bridges and Tops
Missouri drivers dominate as Leroy Bridgeman Altamont and Bud Topper St. Joseph win Friday night features at Lawrence Speedway. Bridgeman leads A-Feature from start to finish beating Don Wachter and Del Schmidt of Topeka. Topper wins B-Feature after early race lead, with Leonard Fry Savanna Mo and Leon Spain Manhattan close. Spain claws from last to finish third in 15 laps. Bridgeman, Topper and Spain sweep heats and Bridgeman takes trophy dash.
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Kansas City Approves Royal Building for Pro Hockey
The Kansas City City Council, via telephonic poll, informal approval to rent the American Royal building for pro hockey and public skating. Formal action will amend a contract with the Kansas City Blues. rental set at $7,500 from Oct 21, 1967 to Apr 15, 1968. The Royal directors pushed the higher fee despite earlier $5,000 proposal. Cession revenues would go to the city. seating 6,100 plus 850 temporary seats.
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Hunting Information From Journal-World On 1967 Seasons
The Journal-World has received information on 1967 deer and elk hunting seasons in Colorado and maps of hunting areas. Persons interested in obtaining big game hunting details can stop by the newspaper office.
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Pizza Hut and Campus Win Fast-Pitch League Games
Softball action at Woodlawn Park saw Pizza Hut edge Hallmark Cards 15 to 14 while Campus defeated NESEP 19 to 8. The close contest and decisive victory highlight Friday night play in the league.
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Lions and Police Rout VFW and Jaycees in Weekend Wins
Lions crushed the Jaycees 11 to 1 while Police defeated the VFW 43 to a small margin in Friday South Park League baseball games.
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Cheshire Cats Girls Softball Clinch Pair in Baldwin
The Lawrence Cheshire Cats beat Baldwin 38-7 in the A game as Rita Sooby Colleen O’Hearn and Teresa May homered. The B squad also defeated Baldwin 14-9 to close the twin bill.
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KUCC and Ballard Center win in League No 2 slow-pitch
KUCC defeated Lawrence Education 14 to 5 as Harley Catin hit two home runs and a double for LEA. Ballard Center stopped Swindler's rally in the seventh for a 10 to 9 win.
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Hungary Wins World Fencing Team Foil Title Over USSR
In Montreal Hungary defeated the Soviet Union 8 8 in ladies foil team action but earned the championship on hits 45 to 46. The match concluded Friday night with Hungary awarded the title despite the tied score.
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Astros rout Giants as Mathews tops 600 homers
In a tense night Houston beat San Francisco 8 6 as Mathews joined baseball's 600 home run club with a three run shot. Nolan worked 10 innings allowing five hits and Cincinnati edged New York 1 0 behind a stellar go the distance effort.
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Englehorn Joins Threeway Lead In Ladies PGA
Shirley Englehorn cracked from six strokes back to join Kathy Whitworth and Clifford Ann Creed atop the leaderboard at the mid-point of the 13th Ladies PGA Championship. Englehorn surged to three under par 143, while Whitworth and Creed also posted 143 at Pleasant Valley Country Club in Sutton Massachusetts.
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Diamond Data National League Standings and Weekend Results
National League table shows St Louis leading with 51 wins 33 losses, Chicago 37 56, Cincinnati 48 40, San Francisco 46 39, Atlanta 43 39, Pittsburgh 41 40, Philadelphia 40 41, Los Angeles 48 42, Houston 40 64, New York 49 39. Friday results include Atlanta over Philadelphia 4 2 and St Louis over Pittsburgh 2 1 in 10 innings. Sunday matchups feature Philadelphia at Cincinnati and New York at St Louis, among others.
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Yankees Edge Indians Twice For First Sweep Of Season
The Yankees swept two from the Indians 2-1 and 2-0 in a doubleheader marking their first season doubleheader win. Fritz Peterson pitched a four hit shutout in the nightcap while Al Downing won the first game. Elston Howard homered to break a tie in the opener.
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Brown Pleases Stram With Work at Fullback
Aaron Brown lined up at fullback on the Chiefs first training day and Coach Hank Stram praised his opening day form. Stram said Brown’s feet and body control impressed him and the move should pay off. Rookie George Anderson from Southern University set a 40 yard dash club record at 4.2 seconds. Ed Pope was the only lineman reported overweight at about 25 pounds over limit.
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Mathews hits 500th as Astros top Giants in NL action
Houston defeats San Francisco 6 4 as Ed Mathews his 500th career homer off Juan Marichal in the sixth inning. Cincinnati edges New York 1 0 in 10 innings while St Louis beats Pittsburgh 2 1 and Atlanta defeats Philadelphia 4 2. Norris Miller homers for Cincinnati as part of the long night.
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Death of Cyclist Tom Simpson Faces Investigation
In Carpentras France authorities and medical and sports officials investigate the death of British cyclist Tom Simpson who collapsed on Mont Ventoux during the Tour de France. Tubes of medical products found on his body are sealed. Urine and blood samples are being taken for tests.
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Connie Mackers Face Olathe Rebels After 6 3 Loss
The Lawrence Connie Mackers aim to climb back over .500 in Jayhawk League play as they meet the Olathe Rebels Sunday at 2 p.m. at Municipal Field. The team fell 6-3 to Sunflower Friday night at Sunflower to stand 5-5.
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