No Hit Bid Crumbles As Horlen Loses In Ninth
A packed AL night features Joel Horlen carrying a near no hitter into the ninth for Chicago, only a single by Chuck Hinton and Don Lock’s two out homer doom him 2-1 at Washington. Nearby, Mickey Lolich’s late comeback helps Baltimore edge Detroit 2-1 after a ninth inning homer by Dick Brown. Old pro Robin Roberts wins for Baltimore as Dean Chance’s two-hitter leads LA over Cleveland 11-0 with Felix Torres’ grand slam. Kansas City shuts out New York 5-0 behind Dave Wicker and Wayne Causey, Norm Siebern homer. Boston tops Minnesota 7-5.
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It Is Often Long Time Between Bites Fishing Is a State of Mind
A Theodore Roosevelt style essay by Herbert Hoover on fishing as a state of mind and spiritual uplift. It extols patience optimism and camaraderie among fishermen, notes social hierarchies in angling, and ends with an excerpt from Shakespeare and publication credits.
Horlen's near no hitter ends in error and loss to Senators
Chicago pitcher Joe Horlen carried a no hit bid into the ninth inning against Washington at D.C. before Don Lock belted a two run homer off a hanging curve. Horlen admitted the hanging curve doomed the bid as Washington won 2 to 1. Ron Kline earned the win for the Senators while Horlen walked five and struck out three in his return from minor league duty.
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Psycho and The Beast Set for Chiefs AFL Season
Kansas City stars Sherill Headrick and E J Holub, known as Psycho and The Beast, prepare for another AFL season. The duo are lauded for their tackling and play recognition, with Stram hinting at flexible linebacker use to exploit their talents. Headrick boasts toughness through injuries. Holub recalls Texas Tech days and enjoys a quiet West Texas life.
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Fights Night in Tokyo Ended With Takayama Outpointing Rez
Kazuo Takayama of Japan defeated Guiwani Rez of Algeria by decision in a lightweight bout held in Tokyo. The narrow points victory improved Takayama's record as Rez fell to defeat in the event featuring international boxing.
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Softball Meet Begins Sunday in Municipal Park
The Northeast Kansas District Softball Tournament starts Sunday at Municipal Park, running 12 days. The Lawrence winner reaches the state meet in Topeka later in August. Twelve teams enter including Ober's, Leavenworth, Wellsville, and Clinton, with sponsorship by the Lawrence Junior Chamber of Commerce. Tickets are to be sold at the gate each night.
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Jim Clark Lingers Behind Fame Despite Grand Prix Wins
London based profile notes Jim Clark leads in four straight world Grand Prix wins yet remains largely unknown to the public. A farming youth from Berwickshire, Clark shuns publicity, dislikes fuss, and treats racing as a hobby with growing offers for his life story. He speaks of farming and family roots, while acknowledging the sport’s luck and his private, itinerant life.
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Los Angeles Times
Washington Post
Seven Legionnaires Named to North All star Team Tonight
Seven members of the Lawrence Americans Legion District champion baseball team join the North squad for the North South All-Star game tonight at Iola. Kenny Page will coach the North with Ottawa’s Conrad Downing managing. Gary Ray J D Cleavinger Emery Peterson Steve Pine named unanimous North selections.
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J. D. Cleavinger
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Steve Pine
Gale Armbrister
Ralph Light
Tom Patchen
Roy Runn
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Olathe
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Loren Shofner
Elvin Gilges
Dennis Prather
Robert Buckle
Garnett
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Pine
Ronald Mendell
Kent Durso
Ray
Heart of America Umpires Association
Louisville
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Tom Riley
Fort Scott
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Paola
Richard Miller
Dennis Harper
David Yokum
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Mike Tudor
Steve King
Nick Jacobson
James Good
Larry Hardin
Tom Bishard
Art Ohmeyer
Larry Leach
Larry McCord
Sandy Koufax Sparks Dodgers From Slump
Sandy Koufax pitched a five hitter to win his 17th as the Dodgers halted a four game skid. Tommy Davis and Willie Davis provided the run support in a 6-2 victory over Philadelphia, while Juan Marichal tied for most wins in the majors.
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Eddie Wilson to Start At Quarter for Chiefs
Eddie Wilson, ex-Arizona star, will start at quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs in their pre season opener at San Diego. He will share time with Len Dawson and rookie Walt Rappold, with possible play also by Bobby Ply, the former Baylor standout defender.
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Len Dawson
Kansas City Chiefs
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Moss Passes a Test to Drive Scooter in London
British auto race driver Stirling Moss passed his scooter test in London on Monday after failing it last month. The Associated Press reported Moss completed the examination, allowing him to ride the scooter.
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