Richardson Delivers Five Hits As Yankees Edge Twins
Yankees beat the Twins 9-7 as Bobby Richardson rapped five singles and a double. He scored twice and drove in a run while boosting his average to .310, continuing a record of rare few strikeouts. Joe Pepitone and Roger Maris supplied three run homers for New York.
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Kansas explores non conference grid plans for 1971 72
Kansas University athletic director Wade Stinson is seeking non conference football opponents for 1971 and 1972 while the Big Eight schedule is set through 1972. The plan favors Big Ten foes for payday, though such trips may occur in the opponents’ venues.
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Ellsworth Rallies Cubs Past Cardinals for Fifth Straight Victory
Lefty Dick Ellsworth, Cubs pitcher, earned his fifth consecutive win by a 2-1 over the Cardinals. The 24-year-old's six hit game was supported by Ron Santo's two-run homer. Ellsworth noted his fastball regained its sink and tail, helping him stay in his pitching groove after a rough start this season.
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Junior Olympics Start on Monday in Kansas
The Kansas Junior Olympics sponsored by the Lawrence Recreation Commission will be held at Kansas University Stadium on Monday and Tuesday with 1000 competitors including over 100 from Lawrence. Girls compete Monday boys Tuesday start 8 30 a m. Notable athletes include David Aikens Carter Williams Phil Floyd Glenn Cunningham Jr Rick Jamison Mike Saunders Don June Gary Folsom Arthur Dyer Jud Mitchell Brenda Kidd and many entrants from Topeka and other Kansas communities.
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Missouri Gains Berth In World Series Play
Arizona State edged Air Force Academy 7 6 to win District 7 and join Missouri in the eight team College Baseball World Series field. Missouri earned a spot after rainout left its District 5 representation intact. The Tigers hold a 22 game win streak and will meet Arizona State in the opening round. Seaton Hall faces Maine while Texas A M meets Minnesota and Southern California plays Mississippi.
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Northern Dancer Poised for Third Belmont Crown
Northern Dancer favored to win the Belmont Stakes and complete the Thoroughbred Triple Crown after victories in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Eight starters contest the 96th Belmont at Aqueduct with a purse of 154,600 and top prize 110,850 plus lower places.
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Skowron Granted Divorce From Virginia Over Cruelty
Bill Moose Skowron of the Washington Senators was granted a divorce from Virginia on grounds of extreme cruelty. The former New York Yankee and Los Angeles Dodger first baseman testified that his wife's alleged abuse impaired his ability to play baseball and that she repeatedly said she did not love him and threatened to kill him.
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Garnett Mayor vows riot-free Lake Garnett Grand Prix
Garnett Mayor Gwinn Shell pledged no riot at this year’s Lake Garnett Grand Prix road races July 4-5 after last year’s clashes left about 100 injured and a policeman fatally stressed. He said auxiliary officers, National Guardsmen, highway patrol, police dogs, and 20 riot-trained officers from Topeka would be deployed, with on-call out-of-town police to ensure safety.
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Johnny Bizzarro Faces Narvaez In MSG Headline Bout
In New York Johnny Bizzarro of Erie Pennsylvania battles Frankie Narvaez in a 10 round main event at Madison Square Garden. Narvaez carries a 13 fight winning streak while Bizzarro seeks another title shot and a chance to move toward a championship. The bout airs on ABC at 9 p.m. CST.
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Drowatzky Named New Wichita East Swimming Coach
Ernest Drowatzky, then serving in the U S Army, will replace Bob Timmons as head swimming coach at Wichita East High School. Timmons leaves to become assistant track coach at Kansas University. Drowatzky will complete his Army enlistment on July 18 and begin coaching in the fall.
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