Jets Sweep Lawrence Aquahawks at Municipal Pool Meet
The Kansas City Jets led by Johnson County YMCA scored 1,402 points to win the Lawrence Aquahawks Invitational at Municipal Pool. Leawood Country Club placed second with 855 and host Aquahawks third with 389 as Jeff Swanson starred for Lawrence with multiple top finishes in 10 to 14 age groups.
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Probe Called In After Baseball Bribe Attempt
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wayne Simpson reported a phone call from an anonymous man named Louie offering bribe money to throw a weekend game against Pittsburgh. Simpson, who allowed six innings in a 6 3 Reds win, said the caller promised two thousand dollars if he pitched poorly. Authorities and Reds officials were alerted after the incident.
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NL Stars Cowboys Odds On Favorites
Harrah's Tahoe Racebook lists the National League All Stars and the Dallas Cowboys as favorites to win this week. The NL is a 7 6 point favorite over the AL in Tuesday's All Star Game in Atlanta. Dallas is a 17 point favorite over the College All Stars at Chicago Friday night.
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Scales Wins Pole Vault at Optimist Olympics Meet
Tad Scales of Lawrence cleared a personal best 14-4 3/4 to win the pole vault at the Kansas City Optimist Olympics in Mission South Saturday. Lawrence winners included Mike Rupf in shot for ages 9 and under, John Buubaugh in 440 for 10-11, Turk Reilly in 880 for 10-11, Peter Sommerville in triple jump for 10-11, Robert Pearson in 12-13 low hurdles, and Roger Wellman in 12-13 high jump. Reilly and Wellman set meet records with 2:43.5 and 5-4 1/4 respectively.
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Ryun Plans Toronto Mile Return This Saturday
Jim Ryun world mile record holder will compete this Saturday at the Metropolitan Toronto Police Field Day in Toronto marking his first competitive appearance since the Olympic Trials. He is also slated to race in August against a nationally known distance runner.
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Clemente Lifts Pirates In 3-2 Victory Over Reds
Roberto Clemente returned from a two week absence to drive in the tying run with an eighth inning single and score the winner on Willie Stargell's double as Pittsburgh edged Cincinnati 3-2. Clemente hinted at an All-Star role despite illness.
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Amos Otis Collides With Fence In Royals Loss
Kansas City centerfielder Amos Otis crashed into the outfield fence while pursuing a fly ball in Sundays game against Baltimore. Manager Bob Lemon said everyone was scared for a moment as Otis required examinations and X rays after the impact. Orioles won 8-4.
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Otis sidelined by fence collision in All-Star setback
Otis was hospitalized after a collision with a fence leaving him with a bruised face and knee before missing the All-Star game. Doctors expect him back for the White Sox in Chicago Thursday. He described a pounding headache and the need for tests, planning rest and sun to recover.
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Torre and Aaron Lead NL AL All Star Stars in Atlanta
Aaron and Torre seek to rebound in the 43rd midsummer classic at Atlanta Stadium known as the Launching Pad. NL starter lineup includes Bench Morgan Clemente Stargell May and Kessinger while AL features Jackson Allen Carew Campaneris Robinson Freehan Murcer Yastrzemski and others. Weaver and Murtaugh name starting pitchers as 52 744 expected and NBC TV set to air at 7 15 p m CDT.
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Massey Captures Women’s Western Amateur at KC
Debbie Massey of Bethlehem Pennsylvania won the Women’s Western Amateur by beating 15 year old Nancy Lopez 8 and 7 in the 36 hole final at Blue Hills Country Club Kansas City. Massey 21 year old was 2 under par for the 29 holes Saturday. Lopez Rosewell New Mexico was 7 over with errant chips and puts. Massey began the final 18 holes 3 up and 2 under par.
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Tree service advertises discounted diseased tree removals
Late fall and winter discounts offered on removing dead and diseased trees. P and Q Tree Service provides a free diagnosis and estimate. Fully insured. Call 643 7883.
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Falcons Sweep TwinHill in Doubleheader at Municipal Field
Gateway of Independence Missouri swept the CFCA and CECA Falcons in a baseball twinbill at Municipal Field. Ind Gateway won 4-2 and 5-2 as Falcons fall to 11-13. McClellan Burgess and Price Squires Ice contributed in the losses.
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Harris Tops Villa In Ten Round Detroit Bout
The Associated Press reports Ron Sheteun Harris 147 Detroit outpoints Pap Villa 145 New York over ten rounds in a boxing match last night.
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All Types of Drains and Sewer Cleaning Service Ad
DAY and NIGHT SEWER SERVICE offers comprehensive drains and sewer cleaning. P.O. Box 404 contact number 842-4111 for emergency and routine service.
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