Gibson Keeps Streak Alive With 2-1 Win Over Braves
Bob Gibson, 36, improved to 11-5 with a 2-1 victory for the St. Louis Cardinals over Atlanta. He added a home run for his fourth of the season and allowed only one mistake, a Darrell Evans homer. Other NL games saw Chicago, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, San Diego, and New York winning behind notable performances from Williams, Morgan, Sutton, and Mays.
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College All stars and pro notes mix in bench chatter
Friday looming football talk as College All Stars may meet Cowboys next Friday while Alvan Adams has not signed a national letter of intent. The column also covers sports figures from Kansas and Michigan State, plus a troubling motorcycle accident sidelining Gordon Stockemer.
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Putnam City
Okla
Midwest
Tom Kempf
Kansas
Hershey
Jayhawk
Charley Crittenden
Oklahoma City
Don Menzie
Norman
Roger Neugent
Wichita
Gary Kempf
Tom
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Andale
Archers Deadline August 5 for Deer Permit
Pratt notices archers must apply by August 5 to join the 1972 archery deer season opening in October and ending November 30. Bob Ward of the Forestry Fish and Game Commission says most lack awareness of the shortened period, noting about 600 applications so far versus 4,662 permits issued in 1971.
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Watkins Glen Sees Ferrari Aim For Endurance Victory
At Watkins Glen New York 22 cars start the six hour race as Ferraris seek money and prestige. Ferrari already clinched the world championship of makes. Matra won Le Mans and did not compete here. Pole went to Ron Peterson and Tim Schenken at 113.217 mph for the 11 hour course. The event opens a weekend that includes the Can Am race featuring Revson Hulme versus Penske Porsche with George Follmer aboard.
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Ron Peterson
Sweden
Tim Schenken
Australia
Wall Secures Pole For National 300
Odessa based AP report notes Dave Wall won the pole for the 300 lap national championship stock car race at 170 Speedway in Odessa Mo. About 40 cars expected. The top 10 from Friday’s 25 lap heat include Tom Maier Joe Wallace Larry Phillips Johnny Prior Gary Fedewa Bob Senneker Dave Goldsberry Fred Whistler Ferris Collier.
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Dave Wall
170 Speedway
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Joe Wallace
Lawrence
Larry Phillips
Springfield
Johnny Prior
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Lansing
Bob Senneker
Dorr, Mich
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Fred Whistler
Independence
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Tulsa
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Stars Top Bears in College All-Stars Scrimmage
In Rensselaer Indiana the College All-Stars defeated the Chicago Bears 6 to 0 in a controlled scrimmage Friday. The game marked the All-Stars first exposure to professional competition.
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Rensselaer, Ind
Chicago Bears
Standings and Schedule Across Leagues Highlight Weekend
Standings show New York 6-3 leading, California 0, Boston at Oakland scoreless in fray. A dense slate lists games across cities including Cleveland Chicago Minnesota Milwaukee Baltimore Kansas City Detroit Texas and more with Saturday and Sunday matchups and Monday notes.
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Horton
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Meet Back In Wichita Kansan Tournament Returns To Wichita
The Kansas Baseball Tournament returns to Wichita after a two night stand in Hutchinson. Hutchinson improved to 4-0 with a 9-3 upset of Wichita Bowers as Bill Kelley hit a three run homer. Bowers were led by Jerry Florence and John Irving homeruns. Hays defeated Wichita Metal 9-2 as Rich Maier and Rick Dreiling contributed six of ten hits and three runs batted in.
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Wichita National Guard
Topeka Chiefs
Liberal
Kansas City Raiders
Kansas City Giants
Sedan
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Bowers
Bill Kelley
Jerry Florence
John Irving
Hays
Wichita Metal
Rich Maier
Rick Dreiling
West Signs $600,000 Lakers Pact For Two Years
Los Angeles star Jerry West agreed to a two year contract worth about 300000 per year, boosting his status among the highest paid athletes. West, known as Mr Clutch, expressed satisfaction with the deal after 11 seasons with the Lakers.
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Jerry West
Los Angeles Lakers
Clutch
All West
Laker
Melnyk Matches Leader At AGC After Round Two
Steve Melnyk surged with a two under par 68 to tie for the 54 hole lead at 137 in the $150000 American Golf Classic at Firestone. Bert Yancey and Ray Floyd share the top spot, one stroke ahead Arnold Palmer and Jim Weichers at 138, while Dave Eichelberger shot 65 to lead a group at 139.
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Steve Melnyk
Bert Yancey
Ray Floyd
Melnyk
Firestone Country Club
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Floyd
Bing Crosby
Arnold Palmer
Palmer
Jim Weichers
Dave Eichelberger
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J.C. Snead
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Ron Cerrado
Lee
Ex Wildcat Butler Suffers Neck Injury
HATTIESBURG Miss AP Bill Butler a rookie running back from Kansas State endured a neck injury during a Saints workout Friday. He is undergoing examinations to determine the extent of the damage.
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Miss
Bill Butler
Kansas State
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National Football League
Construction Firm Seeks New Talent in Kansas City
A Kansas City construction company with 20 years in the business expands and seeks young, new talent in all phases. Engineering or construction background helpful with ownership and profit participation opportunities. Send resume to 517 South 11th, Kansas City, Kansas 66105.
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South 11Th
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