Rain Delays Legion Tourney Amid Scrambles
Heavy rain washed out three of four Sunday games in the American Legion Second District Tournament delaying the schedule by a day. Lawrence won twice on Saturday and Paola's Ed Scheffer starred in a 12 inning Paola victory while Lawrence pitcher Dave Biebrock logged a six strikeout, six hit performance in a 2-1 win over Olathe.
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American Legion
Lawrence
Olathe
Iola
Quigley Field
Kansas City Post
Shawnee
Municipal Park
Humboldt
Kansas City
Paola
Kola
Osawatomie
Picker
Ed Scheffer
Dave Biebrock
Hawks
Jim Leheve
Mark Buhler
Wiebrock
Carl Heinrich
Buhler
Heinrich
Norton Finally Notches First Hole In One At LCC
Wilbur Norton, Lawrence Country Club pro since 1955, scored his first hole in one Sunday. He hit a seven iron on the 135 yard No. 7 hole with Wade Stinson Bob Oakson and Chuck ONeal as partners. Norton finished 18 holes at 71 one under par.
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Wilbur Norton
Lawrence Country Club
Norton
LCC
Wade Stinson
Bob Oakson
Chuck O'Neal
Local Driver Wins at Donnybrooke Raceway in Monster Class
Lawrence Kansas driver Ray Motes won the twin-engine Motes Williams gas dragster event at Donnybrooke Raceway near here on Sunday before about 9 000 spectators. He posted a top speed of 181.45 miles per hour to seal the victory.
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MSS
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Ray Motes
Lawrence
Kan
Donnybrooke Raceway
Here
Motes
Falcons Sweep Weekend Wins With Pitching Command
The Lawrence CFCA Falcons posted two baseball wins over the weekend to finish league play 4-1 at Topeka and 6-1 against Garrett. Brad Parsons struck out 13 in the Topeka win, improving to 6-5, while Chris Burgess had two hits and two RBIs. Loren Taylor paired with teammates to win Sunday, raising his record to 7-2 as Burgess and Taylor executed a key double steal and aggressive baserunning.
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Topeka Bats
Topeka
Garrett
Falcons
American Legion
Garnett
Brad Parsons
Chris Burgess
Falcon
Loren Taylor
Burgess
Second
Taylor
Major Standings and Weekend Baseball Scores
Baseball standings and weekend results feature Boston, New York, Milwaukee, Chicago and Washington. Reports list scores such as Boston 8 over Minnesota 3 and New York 6 over Boston 1 with schedule notes and upcoming games across American and National leagues.
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Minnesota
Kansas City
New York
Milwackbee Oh Cuthlasses
Phetrart
Chicapo
Washington Fea
Pet Rae
TC Variass
California
Padltmore
Mingesetio Hn
Milwatthee
Chicago
Washington
Baltimore
Gate
Fed
Cleveland
Detroit
Oakland
Jhid
Twilight Parise
Milwaukee
Clerrart
Fialtimnere
Ethulsac Detpebniet
San Diego
Pittsturgh
Moditread
St. Baouie Ntilagta
Das Aneebes
Sau Pranetsen Tenaciialy O
Bbotisten
Browns eye Hall as draft addition reshapes linebackers futures
Cleveland coach Nick Skorich praises Charlie Hall after a strong college run and scrimmage showing. Hall, a 6-3, 217 pound rookie, could push veterans for starting snaps as Detroit and Miami roster moves shake up Bills and Dolphins camp.
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Nick Skorich
Browns
Charlie Hall
Skorich
Sorich
Hall
University of Houston
Jim Houston
Steve Casteel
John Garlington
Billy Andrews
Buffalo Bills
John Redebaugh
Detroit Lions
al Brown
Tony Sex
Homan Embraces Chiefs Challenge and Demand for Start
Liberty Missouri AP Dennis Homan new Chiefs offensive end says competition fuels him. He notes Dallas starters earned by merit and recalls his limited targets with the Cowboys. He praises Hank Stram's tough but fair coaching and expects a fair shake in Kansas City.
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Liberty
Dennis Homan
Kansas City Chiefs
Dallas
Bob Hayes
Lance Rentzel
Otis Taylor
Frank Pitts
Homan
Tom Landry
Rentzel
Chiefs
Gloster Richardson
Cowboys
William Jewell College
Kansas City
Hank Stram
Hank
Palmer Wins Westchester Classic With Big Bogey
Arnold Palmer captured the $50 000 top prize at the Westchester Golf Classic finishing eight under par 270 at Westchester Country Club. He echoed that his one bogey on the 14th hole gave him the rhythm to finish strong.
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Arnold Palmer
Arnie
Harrison
N.Y
Palmer
Westchester Country Club
Gibby Gilbert
Hale Irwon
Ali and Ellis In Odd Battle At Astrodome
Muhammad Ali meets Jimmy Ellis in a two round bout at the Astrodome in Houston. A live gate of 25 000 to 30 000 and widespread closed circuit TV will air the fight with no title on the line. Ali earns 45 percent of income with a 450 000 guarantee. Ellis 20 percent. Tickets range 75 25 10 and 10000 Ali special seats at 5 each.
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Houston
Tex
Muhammad Ali
Jimmy Ellis
Astrodome
Joe Frazier
Ali
Ilis
Frazier
United States
Toronto
Vancouver
Canada
Ellis
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