Royals Win 6-2 as Wright Is Dismissed Over Bandage
Ken Wright left the game in the sixth after a bandage over a blister drew a foreign-substance foul. The Royals beat the Yankees 6-2 in New York as Tom Pargment allowed only two hits the rest of the way. Paul Schaal hit a first inning homer and Cookie Rojas added a two-run shot to stake Kansas City to a 3-0 lead.
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Johnson Benched Again by Angels Manager Phillips
The controversy over Alex Johnson flared as he was benched in the first inning of a 10-1 loss to the Red Sox. Johnson, batting .260, failed to run to first on a routine ground out and was replaced by Billy Cowan. This marked his eighth game with a benching streak and raised speculation about Letty Phillips’s job security amid team underperformances.
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Kuhn Probes Indians Contracts Over Bonus Clauses
Cleveland players Sam McDowell Graig Nettles and Ken Harrelson face possible free agency or contract nullification as Commissioner Bowie Kuhn investigates alleged performance bonuses. Manager Alvin Dark and club president Gabe Paul are cited in the probe with a decision expected in 7 to 10 days.
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Jenner Snares NAIA Decathlon Champion Title
Bruce Jenner of Graceland won the NAIA Track and Field decathlon in Billings, edging Bill Bakely of Westmont by a final 7,408 to 7,353 points after the decisive 1500 meter. Gary Hill of Oklahoma Christina finished third with 7,265 points.
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Royals Jump On Generals For 14 5 Win In Five Innings
The Lawrence Police Royals exploded for 13 hits to beat the Generals 14 to 5 in five innings at Lake Shawnee. Rod Karlin went 3 for 4 with a double. Pat Hughes, Tip Blewitt and Dan Rosencrantz drove in two runs each. Kevin Fisher added 2 for 2 and Mark McCarthy slugged a run scoring double. The victory improves the Royals to 3-2 and they host DeSoto next Tuesday.
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Williams wins Alvamar Men's Club tourney title
Bobby Williams takes championship flight in the Alvamar golf match play event at Lawrence. Paul Hammans finishes as runner-up with Williams. James Brewer wins A-flight with Robert Marsh as runner-up. Richard Huff wins B-flight and Harold Dickey is runner-up. Rainy weather delays the Alvamar-Lawrence Country Club dinner to June 16.
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Canonero I Seeks Belmont Triumph in Triple Crown Bid
The 14 mile Belmont Stakes features Canonero I aiming to complete the Triple Crown after wins by Canonero II in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness. Among rivals are Jim French Bold Reason Epic Journey and others with post time at 4 35 p.m. CDT CBS televises live.
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Baker Golf Team Heads to NAIA Nationals
Baker University will send a golf team to the NAIA championships for the first time since 1965. The event runs Tuesday through Friday in Rockford Illinois, the site of Baker’s previous nationals appearance. The team posted a 16 5 dual record and won the regional at Wellington by two strokes, defeating Pittsburg State to advance.
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Hawks Rally But Fall 5-3 To Topekans
The Lawrence Legion Hawks fell 5-3 to Topeka Post 74 at Municipal Field, despite a seven inning rally. Trailing 5-1, the Hawks loaded the bases in the ninth with Floyd, Ice, and Jennings. Chambliss followed with a two run single but Heinrich ended the threat. Dennis Martinek earned the win for Topeka, while Bill Crooks doubled and Zerngast had a two run single. The loss leaves Lawrence at 2-1 as they prepare for games at Salina and Manhattan.
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Carmen Park Aims Higher After Bantam 50 Yard Dash
Eight year old Carmen Park placed sixth in the Bantam 50 yard dash at KU Memorial Stadium. Coach Julio Meade, a former Kansas sprinter, notes her future may lie in longer events as she gains experience. The Junior Olympics meet in Lawrence drew girls from across the state with top finishers advancing to Missouri Valley AAU competition in Kansas City.
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Lawrence girls fail to advance at McValley affair
In the McValley meet Lawrence high hopes centered on the midget division where Ann Heinrich and Carol Moore placed 2a fourth in the 220 and tied for fourth in the high jump. Debbie Stogner Ann and Carol struggled as eleven-year-olds running preliminaries while top finishers surpassed state records and national marks could not be submitted to AAU.
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