Why sports captivate America says reader voices rule
The column argues sports spark universal discussion with all walks of life, noting opinions collide but equalize in chatter. It cites Iowa State football fan ideas, from recruiting to stadium size, and laments gap between talk and action while praising athletics as a life condensed into a game.
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Doctoring Your Golf
A reader report on a common swing flaw termed sky writing. The remedy emphasizes a consistent back swing pattern with minimal hand movement at the top. Practice the backswing with a pause, then read Cary Middlecoff's booklet Left Arm Control. send 10 cents and a stamped envelope for a copy.
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Winston-Salem Earns NAIA Track Honors
Winston-Salem College captured its first NAIA track championship in Sioux Falls. Elias Gilbert led with wins in the 440, 220, and 120 hurdles, helping the team score 36 points to edge East Texas State by one. Godfrey Moore added 18 points, Russell Rogers contributed eight, while Dick Verdon set a meet shot record for Redlands.
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Asthma Formula Priced As Overlooked Breakthrough
New York reports a so called doctors favorite asthma formula now sold without prescription. The pill named Primatene claims fast relief from attacks and hours of freedom from spasms. It promises bronchial opening and mucus relief without injections, combining three medicines in prescription strength.
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Yesterday's Stars Rally Past Portgers in Tight Round
In a dramatic eighth round rally the Bruton Bray team overcame Portgers with four hits in the final stretch. Wilhelm of the Orioles earned his ninth straight win with a seven hit shutout against Kansan City, lowering his earned run average to near zero.
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Legion Snares Two Big Wins Over Weekend
The Lawrence American Legion Junior baseball team won twice over the weekend, beating Chanute 8-6 on Saturday and Manhattan 7-0 on Sunday. Jack Cranor earned the win over Manhattan with six innings and nine strikeouts before Dave Stinson closed it, while Bob Cheek went 4-for-4 in the 10-hit attack and Darrell Green added two hits.
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Stinson
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Val Finney
Carl Simcok
Fred Rush
Lawrence Defeats Chanute in Baseball Tilt
Lawrence pulled away with three runs in both the fifth and sixth innings to beat Chanute. Line scores show Chanute with a late rally but Lawrence emerged victorious behind key hits and home run by Haring. Players Papst Durham Finn Boroe Aldridge listed, with Lawrence pitchers Warelini Rickson and Aldridge contributing.
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Yankees Score Big as Fans Pack Cleveland Stadium
The Yankees Indians doubleheader drew 59,283 fans the largest AL crowd this year. Friday night 51,935 attended the first game at Municipal Stadium. Saturday 17,156 paid. weekend total 128,914. season total 443,604, ahead of last year by 213,319. Indians lost three of four games.
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Wheat crop sold in Kansas at 20 to 25 bushels per acre
Dwight Anderson of KIOWA Kansas says the 1959 wheat crop in the area will average 20 to 25 bushels per acre. The first wheat was harvested Friday and sold Saturday by Harry Schupsach to the U.K. Co.
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