Cardinals' comeback season defies early woes
Red Schoendienst hails a resilient Cardinal lineup that rose from a 1 12 start to command the NL West as Tom Gibson and Tom Murphy anchor a pitching staff and Lou Brock credits rookie Mike Tyson for big plays. The Cards trail the Dodgers by a half game with a doubleheader against the Mets looming.
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Catfish Hunter Puts on Hold After Thumb Injury
Oakland right hander Jim Hunter suffers a hairline fracture near the base of his right thumb in the All Star Game. A minimum two week layoff is anticipated with a possible DL decision pending. Glenn Abbott is recalled to start a doubleheader against the Texas Rangers.
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Catfish” Hunter
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Hawks Hold Falcons 4 0 in Paola Practice Win
Wet grounds halted the Lawrence Hawks at Paola but they still won 4 0 over CFCA Falcons. Loren Taylor Bob Floyd and Mel Lisher pitched shutout innings and Floyd homered. Next action is Saturday at the District 2 tournament in Ottawa with Ottawa, Shawnee, Rosedale, Olathe and Kansas City Post 199 in first round games.
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Braves Fans Compete for Aaron Homer Money at Dome
Atlanta fans attending Braves home games can win more than 700 dollars by returning Hank Aaron home run balls hit into the stands. The prize amount matches Aaron's milestone homer counts and increases with each additional homer hit into the seats at Fulton County Stadium.
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Braves award cash prize for Aaron Judge home run ball
The first cash award for retrieving Aaron homers went to Robert Winborne, 18, of Atlanta. He received 700 Eisenhower silver dollars for Aaron's 700th home run ball. The Braves announced a perpetuating college scholarship in Aaron's name to honor a high school graduating senior each year.
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Palmer Has New Theory On Putting
Arnold Palmer, age 43, suggests he may improve with age and experience after golf putting woes. He notes Sam Snead and Julius Boros putting well, deflecting retirements and remaining optimistic as he chases the Canadian Open at Richelieu Valley. Other stars include Miller, Weiskopf, Brewer, Crampton, Player, Aaron, Snead, and Littler.
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Gene Littler
Odd Fellows Crowned League Champs After Nightcap Win
The Odd Fellows baseball team in Holcom League clinched the title after defeating Rotary 5-3 in Wednesday night action, following a 4-1 Elks win earlier in the day. Mike Edmondson drove in the decisive run with a bases loaded double in the sixth, as Jayhawk Kiwanis blanked Lions 13-0 in Houk League play. The Odd Fellows sit at 16-1 with Rotary and Noon Optimists at 10-6.
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Walker Reception for KU Athletic Director Clyde Walker
A Chamber of Commerce reception for Clyde Walker, newly named Kansas University athletic director, runs 5 15 to 6 30 p m at Lawrence Country Club. The informal gathering is for Chamber members and special guests.
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Brown Rejoins Redskins After Holdout Ends
Larry Brown returns to the Washington Redskins on Wednesday while Karl Kassulke remains in very critical condition after a motorcycle crash. Brown ended an 11 day holdout costing about 300 dollars daily as he seeks a multiyear contract.
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Vikings Health Updates Bid to Fortify 1974 Camp
The Vikings report 73 players for training camp as Kassulke’s condition worsens after surgery and may lose leg use. Coach Bud Grant addresses Brown and Thomas as potential offense anchors while Greg Slough joins after a trade from Oakland.
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Tim mons Signs 14 to Letters of Intent at KU
Kansas track coach Bob Timmons announces 14 signees from high school and junior colleges to national letters of intent. The group includes four JC transfers led by Theo Hamilton and seven high school athletes who bring state titles and near national ranks to the Jayhawks as they target immediate impact across sprint, hurdle, jump, and distance events.
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Ala
Evert looks strong as Tuero advances in Clark Memorial
Top seed Chris Evert easily dismisses Kate Latham 6-1 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the Marie O Clark Memorial. She and Natalie Fuchs then beat Marilyn Tesch and Chris Matison 6-2 6-0. Linda Tuero of New Orleans rallies past Sue Stap 6-4 4-6 6-4 to stay alive.
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All Star Contests Set at Holcom Complex Tonight
Jayhawk League ages 9-10 champion Broken Arrow faces the Loop all star squad at 6 p.m. Recreation ages 11-12 champion Deerfield meets the league stars in the 8 p.m. game at Holcom Complex.
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Husband urges Billie Jean King to decline Riggs challenge
Larry King, Billie Jean King’s husband, says she should have refused the $100,000 tennis showdown with Bobby Riggs. He doubts the match helps women’s tennis and notes he expects most women to back Billie Jean while many men back Riggs.
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Goldberg Named Security Director at Yonkers Raceway
Melvin Goldberg, 32, a former FBI agent, is named director of security at Yonkers Raceway succeeding Robert Reinertsen. He has served since July 1971 as assistant chief of security at the harness track. Reinertsen returns to American University in Washington, D C, to complete graduate studies.
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All Crafts and Services Building and Remodeling ad
Local home improvement listing for kitchens baths additions and repairs. Includes fire place builders concrete masonry roofing and general building services with contact number 842 7021.
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