Martin Clashes With Umpire In Tigers Royals Protest
Detroit manager Billy Martin publicly protested after a rain-delayed doubleheader in which Kansas City defeated the Tigers 8-2 and 4-3 in 10 innings. Larry Napp ordered play resumed post delay, prompting Martin to challenge the umpire as Bob Lemon of KC also protested briefly. The Royals built an early lead, Piniella homered, and May added an RBI triple. Detroit tied late before Kirkpatrick delivered the decisive run for Kansas City.
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Kansas City Royals
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Tigers
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Randy Smith wins Region 8 high jump on ladder-free form
McPherson native Randy Smith, Kansas prep track standout, cleared 6 feet 5 4 in at Memorial Stadium to win Region 8 junior Olympics height, earning a trip to the National Junior Olympics at the Air Force Academy. He noted ladder avoidance and discussed his plans for Kansas and future seven-foot goals while fellow competitors and coaches watched.
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Colorado
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Harvey Greer
Ali Decked Three Times In Workout
Muhammad Ali was knocked down three times during Sunday training ahead of his July 26 bout with Jimmy Ellis in Houston. Ellis rested over the weekend, then returned to training as Ali vowed to stop joking and get serious in the ring.
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Brooks
Riling Captures LCC Title With 2-Under 70
Attorney Gene Riling fired a 2 under par 70 to take the Lawrence Country Club final 9 and 7 over Creighton Collier after leading by nine holes. Riling, defending champ, from Lawrence shot 37 on the front nine and 33 back, extending his edge into Sunday’s final 18.
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Lawrence Country Club
Riling
Hawks Rained Out District Meet Set
The Lawrence Legion Hawks were rained out of a Sunday game at Paola and will travel to Humboldt for a possible final regular season game Tuesday. District tourney opens Saturday at Municipal Field with Ola the, and first round pairings include Kansas City Post 199 vs Paola and NKansas City Post 30 vs Shawnee.
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Pirates Sweep Dodgers Behind One Hitter By Luke Walker
Luke Walker allowed only one hit as the Pirates routed the Dodgers 7-1 to complete a doubleheader sweep. Joe Ferguson doubled and scored in the ninth inning, while Brooks Robinson belted a grand slam to power the Orioles past the Athletics 7-2.
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Lisher Leads Odd Fellows To Big Win Over Colts
Topeka. Lawrence Odd Fellows beat the Colts 11 to 1 at Lake Shawnee behind two hit pitching by Melvin Lisher. Bruce Banning Gil Ramirez and Arlen Fishburn each had two hits for the victors.
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