Knuckleball Row Changes Sox Bullpen As Higgins Shines
Dennis Higgins pitched four perfect innings in relief, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 5-1 win over California and extending their streak to five. He replaced Juan Pizarro, retired 10 straight, and backed by strong defense and timely hits, the Sox improved to 9-2 in their last 11 games. others included Washington’s 5-3 win over Baltimore and Phillies 6-2 over the Giants with rookie Rick Wise earning his first major league start success.
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Tony Taylor
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Pro Football Peace Appears on Horizon
Pro football editors foresee an imminent peace between the AFL and NFL amid signs of a possible merger. Rumors center on a common draft, with Rozelle and Davis cautious while speculating about a broader deal and potential playoff cooperation.
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Dick Keene Memorial Golf Tourney at Baldwin City
The fourth annual Dick Keene Memorial Golf Tourney will be held Sunday at Baldwin City Golf Course with tee times starting at 7 a.m. Food will be served on site. Proceeds benefit the 40 & 8 nurses training program. Judy Rake, daughter of Ralph and Mrs. Rake of Lawrence, is training as a nurse at Stormont-Vail School of Nursing in Topeka as part of the program.
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Dick Keene
Card Stadium Sold Out For All Star Struggle
ST. LOUIS AP The St. Louis Cardinals said they filled their 49 275 seat stadium twice with orders for the All Star game. Mail orders opened last Friday for the July 12 classic and more than 100 000 tickets were requested. Only 4062 bleacher seats remain available.
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Local Duets Win Four Ball Tourney at Shawnee CC
Topeka reported Monty Kaser and Ralph Bevan shot 65 in best ball to win the four-ball title at Shawnee Country Club with a 20-foot birdie on the first playoff hole after defeating Duke Evans and Roger Brown. Lawrence duos Dusenbury-Kirk and Hack-Beougher tied at seven under.
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Topeka
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al Hack
Jon Beougher
Meroni valued at 752000 for Turin star player
Turin Soccer Club set a 752000 price on Luigi Meroni with Naples showing interest. Turin also asks 880000 for Meroni and Alberto Olando as a pair.
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Money to Run Players Association Creates Split
New York AP reports a clash between baseball owners and players over raising 150000 dollars to run the players association. The dispute centers on allocating 50000 for Marvin Miller and whether funds may come from pension reserves or a separate paid fund, with Taft-Hartley act concerns cited.
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Stars and pitching spark 6-2 win over San Francisco
Rich Allen and Phil Nes drove a 6-2 victory for Yesterday's Stars over San Francisco with a run-scoring double and Allen's fifth homer in eight games. Dennis Higgins of the White Sox replaced Juan Vizcarro in the sixth, coaxed a double play, then retired 10 straight in a 5-1 win over California.
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San Francisco
Pennington Named to 1966 NCAA All American Swim Team
Kansas University junior Donald L. Pennington from Kansas City is named to the 1966 NCAA All America swimming team. He is KU’s second All America swimmer and led KU as a top point producer over two seasons. Pennington set Big Eight records, won the 1650 free and 400 IM, and was voted Outstanding Varsity Swimming.
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Cazzie Russell Eyes Baseball Return Impatient for Offer
Cazzie Russell All American from Michigan and No 1 Knicks draft pick said he would quit basketball if baseball offered him the right deal. He declined to specify the amount but noted it would need to reach about 100000 dollars. Russell worked out with the Chicago White Sox last weekend and showed batting power yet uneven fielding.
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Jaycee Junior Golf Tourney Set for Friday
The local Jaycee Junior Golf Tournament will be held Friday at the Lawrence Country Club. Eligible players must report by 8 a.m. The top two scorers in 18 hole medal play advance to the State Jaycee Tournament in Hutchinson next week, with the top four at Hutchinson moving to Nationals. Larry Flottman is chairman.
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Koufax Breaks Slump With Two Hits In Dodgers Win
Dodgers star Sandy Koufax, late to spring training, ends an 0-for-35 skid with a double and a run scoring single in a 16-3 victory over the Mets at Shea Stadium. He ties for the MLB lead with his 10th win, while joking about missing spring camp and his rare hitting.
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Whitey Ford Faces Uncertain Yankees Future
Whitey Ford's pitching future remains uncertain as the Yankees place the veteran on the 15-day DL with a strained left elbow. Ford, 37, has battled recurring arm problems this season and has logged only three innings in his last two starts. Manager Ralph Houk hopes for a quick return but plans to proceed without him if recovery stalls.
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Jays Dominate NCAA Track With Eight Top Ten Marks
Kansas University runners place in eight top ten NCAA events led by the four mile relay’s national best 16 36 8 and the distance medley relay at 9 41 3. Gary Ard and Art Cortez finish high in the long jump while John Lawson Gary Schwartz Tom Parma and the two mile relay also rank in the top ten. Lawson posts 8 48 8 in the two mile and 4 02 9 in the mile. Schwartz discs 178 9% for ninth. Parma 238 11 in the javelin. two mile quartet sits sixth at 7 29 4.
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John Lawson
Gary Schwartz
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Fights Last Night In Newcastle And Toronto Events
Maurice Cullen stopped Terry Edwards in Newcastle for a five round lightweight win. In Toronto Bob Felstein outpointed Jean Claude Roy in a decision over eight rounds.
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Terry Edwards
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Diamond Data Today's Games and Standings Shifts
The card lists games with Atlanta at New York N Cincinnati at Philadelphia N St. Louis at Pittsburgh N Los Angeles at Chicago San Francisco at Houston N American League standings show Cleveland Baltimore Detroit Chicago California Minnesota New York Washington Kansas City Boston and others. Monday results include Chicago 6 California 1 and Washington 5 Baltimore? with upcoming schedules next.
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