Oklahoma and Kansas disputed over sports balance in Big Eight
Bill Mayers notes OU and KU dominate focus on football and basketball, but over 15 years both have produced top all events finishes. He cites swimming tennis golf and track as strong contributors, praises athletic directors and coaches, and discusses salaries and rivalries across KU OU K-State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Jay Markley
Denzel Gibbons
Jerry Waugh
Iowa State
Markley and Co
KU Long
Kansas State
K-State
Bebe Lee
Bud Wilkinson
Dutch Lonborg
Northwestern
Lee
National Education Association
Forest Evashevski
Iowa
Johnny Vaught
Mississippi
Bear Bryant
Alabama
Bobby Dodd
Georgia Tech
Ohio State
Woody Hayes
Joe Kuharich
Notre Dame
Jack Mitchell
Paul Dietzel
Louisiana State
Darrell Royal
Texas
Southwest
Southeastern
Yankees Edge in Deal With Careful Youth Forecast
The piece notes Carey is six years younger than Cerv and suggests Kansas City appears to have the better outcome in its recent agreement with the Yankees. It casts doubt on future gains but implies potential shifts for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
K.C
Yanks
Crack Track Stars Highlight Compton Invitational Meet
Australia’s Herb Elliott and Boston jumper John Thomas lead a strong field at the 21st Compton Invitational in California. Elliott battles Jim Grelle and Archie San Romani Jr. Thomas faces Charlie Dumas in the high jump. Parry O’Brien, Bill Nieder, and Dallas Long renew their shot put rivalry with Nieder aiming for 65-7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compton
Calif
Australia
Herb Elliott
John Thomas
Elliott
Jim Grelle
Oregon
Archie San Romani Jr
Wichita
Down Under
Thomas
Boston
California
Charlie Dumas
University of Southern California
Parry O'Brien
Bill Nieder
Dallas Long
O’brien
Nieder
Long
Southern Cal
Baseball Standings and Results From Major Leagues and Minor Circuits
AP Diamond Data reports AL standings with Baltimore Cleveland New York and Detroit atop the table. Results from Thursday include Baltimore over New York in a ten inning set and Cleveland beating Kansas City. NL and minor leagues list San Francisco St Louis Milwaukee Chicago and others with scores and scheduled matchups.
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L. Pet
Baltimore
Cleveland
New York
Detroit
Kansas City
Washington
Boston
Chicago
Kansa City
Belimnore
New
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
St. Louis
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Milwaukee
Buffalo
Miami
Toronto
Richmond
Columbus
Montreal
Havana
Rochester
Seattle
Portland
Sacramento
Tacoma
Spokane
Vancouver
Salt Lake
San Diego
Charleston
Denver
Dallas-Fort Worth
Houston
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Loulaville
St. Paul
Des Moines
Sioux City
Boyer
Athletics
Cleveland Indians
Maxwell drives in three as tied game breaks in eighth
Charlie Maxwell and Ti fers led yesterday as Maxwell had three hits and three RBIs including a go-ahead home run in the eighth to lift the team to a 4-3 win over the White Sox. Lindy McDaniel earned the save in a 4-3 victory over the Giants with a 1-2-3 ninth while the tying run stood on base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Charlie Maxwell
White Sox
Lindy McDaniel
Cardinals
Giants
Turnpike Coupon Plan Gives Free A's Tickets
Kansas City Athletic fans may earn free reserved seats by riding the Kansas Turnpike. Each entering vehicle gets a coupon for every passenger. Collect 10 stamped coupons and mail them to the Ticket Manager at Kansas City Municipal Stadium for a free 1960 home game.
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Kansas City Athletic
Kansas City Municipal Stadium
Brooklyn
Kansas City
A’s
Turnpike
Baseball Leaders of the Era Highlight Batting and Pitching
The leaders show Runnels and Boston at .364 and .61 hits. Mantle leads runs with 37. Maris owns 12 home runs and 32 RBIs. In the National League Clemente hits 62 with 41 RBIs. Banks 11 homers and Mays 13 steals. Pitching highlights include Coates 50 decisions, Drysdale 86 strikeouts, and Law 7-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Runnels
Boston
Herzog
Kansas City
Mantle
New York
Minoso
Chicago
Hansen
Baltimore
Maris
Lollar
Skowron
Fox
Adock
Milwaukee
Clemente
Pittsburgh
Skinner
Mays
San Francisco
Banks
Pinson
Cincinnati
Groat
Robinson
Great
Mirkland
Fireman Lindy McDaniel Stymies Giants Again at Candlestick
Lindy McDaniel entered for the second night in a row to preserve a 4-3 Cardinals win over the Giants at Candlestick Park. He retired three in a row in the ninth as Larry Jackson labored in 92 degree heat. Ken Boyer homered to help break a 2-2 tie. Joe Cunningham added his first homer of the season. Jackson earned his fifth straight win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lindy McDaniel
St. Louis Cardinals
San Francisco Giants
Candlestick Park
Larry Jackson
McDaniel
Los Angeles
Cardinal
Dodgers
Joe Cunningham
Jackson
Ken Boyer
Cunningham
Kansas anglers report good fishing across state streams and lakes
Kansas Forestry Fish and Game Commission quarterly report shows fishing good or better in many spots. Northeast Marais des Cygnes refuge yields bluegill and bullheads. Upper Neosho River and Lake Kaw Ho La, Herington lakes see crappie bullheads bluegill. other lakes report black bass crappie channels flatheads drum and walleyes in varying degrees.
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Pratt
Kas
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Kansas
Marais Des Cygnes
Neosho
Kahola
Herington City
Pottawatombie
Toronto
Butler County
Cottonwood River
Good
Kanopolis
Ottawa County
Lovewell
McPherson County
Saline
Solomon
Giants Sign Young Prep Star From Greenville High
18 year old Dickie Dietz, Greenville High School star, signed by the San Francisco Giants for a baseball contract with a bonus in the 85 000 to 90 000 range. Dietz was signed at Greenville High School by Giant scout Tim Murchison. He was assigned to Artesia New Mexico in the sophomore league and was pursued by all 16 major league clubs as a top college football prospect.
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Greenville
D.C
Dickie Dietz
San Francisco Giants
Dietz
Bill Phillips
Tim Murchison
Artesia
N. M
Legion Baseballers Face Stanton Homes Tonight at Park
Lawrence's Junior Legion base ball club meets Stanton Homes at 8 tonight on Municipal Park diamond. Manager Buster Carney seeks first win after a practice loss to Olathe and a 6-5 league opening defeat. Garnett visit Sunday at 8 p.m. Carney did not name a starting pitcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Junior Legion
Stanton
Municipal Park
Diamond
Buster Carney
Olathe
Paola
Garnett
Carney
Doctoring Your Golf By Cary Middlecoff
Doctoring Your Golf explains a structured practice approach with a diagnostic view of technique and a single focus per session. It notes that purposeful practice beats aimless hitting and encourages requesting a free pamphlet on putting. It also mentions eighty seven West Virginia spring football roster members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary Middlecoff
West Virginia
Barbara McIntire Declares Amateur Status After British Win
HARLECH Wales AP Barbara McIntire holder of both American and British women’s amateur titles says she will not turn pro and will defend her national amateur at Tulsa in August. She defeated Philomena Garvey 4 and 2 in the 36 hole British final to claim the trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlech
Wales
Barbara McIntire
Tulsa
Lake Park
Fla
Burnette
Miss McIntire
Ireland
Philomena Garvey
Florida
Britain
United States
France
Italy
Australia
Oklahoma Pro Leads After First Round in Wichita Open
Labron Harris of Stillwater shot 4 under par 68 to lead the KTWH open half after day one at Riverview Country Club. Ralph Bevan, a Wichita amateur, was runner up with 70, while River View pro Dean Adkisson and Wichita amateur Gerald McFerren posted 71s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Labron Harris
Stillwater
Okla
Riverview Country Club
Ralph Bevan
Dean Adkisson
Riverview
Gerald McFerren
Labron Harris Jr
Jim
Bob Vickers
Joe Jiminez
Manhattan
Andy Anderson
Oklahoma City
Ted Consolver
Ted Gwin
Bud Carlson
Salina
Max Cole
Jim Ludes
Lyons golfers lead with 74 amid pro and amateur duo
Jim Chew of Lyons and Blue Earth pro Blue Eastham led a group that finished with 74 as six amateurs joined in. The amateurs named were Harold Hoffman of Hutchinson Jim Larimore Nick Stevens Monty Kaser Dick Denis and Kim Corbin of Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chew
Lyons
Blue Eastham
Harold Hoffman
Hutchinson
Jim Larimore
Nick Stevens
Monty Kaser
Dick Denis
Kim Corbin
Wich
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Bill Mayers
Sport
Kentucky
Adolph Rupp
Bear
Wildcats
Gram
Jayhawk
Cage
Dick Harp
Bill Easton
Floyd Temple
Bob Cerv
N.Y
Andy Carey
Andy
Bidlett
THE
Pike
Potter's 66
Lee Tires
Phillips Batteries
Call
Clean
Homer
Rickelson
Mgr
Dial
Dick Stigman
Woody Held
Tito Francona
Johnny Romano
Indians
Marv Throneberry
A's
Mudcat) Grant
Ray Herbert
Legion Baseballers
Sesson
Norris
Wirring
Heeting
Barbara
Vermont
Florsheim
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