Alou’s grand slam fuels Braves bid for NL crown
Felipe Alou hit a grand slam to power the Atlanta Braves to a 6 2 win over Pittsburgh and fuel a late season push. The Braves remain 4 1/2 games behind St Louis as they prepare for a pivotal 19 game stretch against the top three teams in the league.
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Bramlett Leaves Broncos Over Contract Standoff
Linebacker John Bramlett left the Denver Broncos after failed contract talks for the coming season. Bramlett, a former Memphis State standout, said Denver would not quote a figure in a dispute over pay. He previously earned about $20,000 and asked for roughly $30,000, prompting his departure to Memphis.
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Rams Acquire Whitlow From Falcons On Trade
The Rams obtained eight year NFL veteran center Bob Whitlow from the Atlanta Falcons for an undisclosed future draft choice. Whitlow, 31, from Arizona, previously played for the Chicago Bears Washington Redskins Detroit Lions and Atlanta.
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Ford Drops Le Mans From Racing Schedule
Ford will drop the 24 hours of Le Mans from its 1968 schedule and shift funds to stock and championship racing including Indy cars. The plan covers factory teams with Holman and Moody in NASCAR and possible entry into Can-Am, drag racing, and late model sportsman. FIA engine limits prompted the change as Ford lacks a three liter prototype engine.
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Park Department Plans Track Meet At Haskell Oval
The Lawrence Park and Recreation Department sponsors a summer development track meet on Aug. 2 at Haskell Stadium. Four divisions compete in events spanning sprints, mid distance, hurdles, and jumps with medals for top three in each event.
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Haskell and Voo-Doo Lead Fast-Pitch Wins
Haskell Institute and Voo-Doo Hut powered Monday night games at Broken Arrow Park. Haskell slammed Craftman 17 to 1 while Voo-Doo Hut rallied to beat NESEP 16 to 12 with four runs in the eighth. Tonight South Park hosts Hallmark Cards versus Campus Hideaway at seven and Co-op against Hamm's at nine.
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First Delegations Arrive for Pan American Games
Flags of Argentina and Cuba fly over Fort Osborne in Winnipeg as the first delegations arrive for the Pan American Games. By opening day, about 3,000 athletes from 33 countries are expected to participate.
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Rose to lead Saints after Vikings role transition
Bert Rose, ex general manager of the Minnesota Vikings, will assume a similar post with the New Orleans Saints. Sports editor Bob Roesler notes Rose becomes an assistant to NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle.
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U S Tracksters Assemble Sunday For Pan Am Test
The United States track and field team prepares for the Pan American Games with 47 of 49 athletes selected at Minnesota trials. Most will return home instead of staying for Winnipeg departure. staff consented to earlier arrival for competition set from July 29 to August 5. Manager Aldo Scandurra notes factors such as summer school, jobs, and a new fatherhood as reasons for the waiver.
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Hawks Signaling Pair on mound for regular season finale
Lawrence American Legion Hawks close regular season with two games. Schmidtberger and Brown will start tonight at 7 at Municipal Stadium against Hutchinson then travel to Iola Wednesday for an 8 pm start. Record stands at 18 wins 14 losses heading to District 2 tournament at Ottawa next week with state berth possible in Marysville August 5 to 9.
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Jayhawk Kiwanis and Co-op Triumph in South Park League
Jayhawk Kiwanis defeated IOOF 12 to 7 and Co-op overwhelmed Optimists 12 to 2 in Monday South Park League baseball games.
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Yastrzemski Leads Red Sox Past Tigers In Lopsided Victory
Boston jumped on Detroit early scoring three in the first as Denny McLain faltered. Mike Andrews and Joe Foy drove in runs, with Yastrzemski adding a 22nd homer and 65 RBI on the season. Foy, Conigliaro, and Soarh contributed key hits as Boston sealed the seventh straight loss for Detroit.
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Wellington Junior Golf Tourney Entrant Tom Albers
Tom Albers of Lawrence is the sole entrant from his area in the Wellington Junior Golf Tourney at the Wellington Golf Club. He tees off in the 13 and under group at 2 36 PM alongside Mike Callahan of Wichita and Jim Wylie of Topeka as about 182 golfers compete across four age divisions.
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Hickman Resigns as Louisville Basketball Coach
Louisville announces that Bernard Hickman resigns after 1945 tenure to serve as fulltime athletic director. Hickman posted 454 wins and 183 losses. John Dromo may succeed him with university council to recommend on Wednesday. Davidson notes need for fulltime AD after joining the Missouri Valley Conference.
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Chiefs hold two practice days with full squad on hand
Kansas City Chiefs completed two workouts with the entire squad present for the first time as Hank Stram praised veteran condition. The team cut three rookies Ed Pope David Watkins and John Osmond leaving camp at 69 as Coan Mays and Williamson reported various ailments after day one.
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Kiwanis and Tonga Win in D.C. Carl League Action
Kiwanis Club defeated Eudora 10 to 1 at Municipal Stadium, while Tonga noxie edged Optimists Club 4 to 2 in Monday night baseball games in the D.C. Carl League.
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Denture Comfort Gains Promised by New Clinical Tests
Fragmentary report notes advances in tests claiming easier digestion and better eating with dentures. Mentions improved comfort, reduced pastiness, and potential for older users to enjoy meals more freely.
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