Legion baseball growth boosts youth participation and future prospects
The June 15 Sporting News reports over 200000 boys are in the American Legion program with yearly growth. National director George Rulon notes expansion from Babe Ruth and Pony leagues and aims to improve state participation reports. He cites 2415 certified teams last year and rising interest across states. The article also previews Anheuser-Busch Post No. 299 at a four state invitational hosted by Lawrence with Missouri players Rudanovich and Robben leading a strong 1962 roster.
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Texas and Missouri Face Rematch in College World Series
Texas and Missouri showed strong pitching in first round wins to reach the winners bracket. Texas starts Charley Hartenstein against Missouri ace Jack Stroud as Arizona and Florida State also advance. Arizona and Florida State meet before the Texas Missouri game while Western Michigan faces Penn State and USC meets Holy Cross in the losers bracket.
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Sherwin Scott
Penn State
Western Michigan
Sam Snead Faces U S Open Qualifying Bid Today
Sam Snead one of golf’s all time greats, age 51, competes in 36 holes across seven sites to secure one of 99 remaining spots in the 63rd U S Open at The Country Club Brookline Mass in June 2022. Earlier qualifiers filled 30 berths in Chicago Cincinnati Kansas City Washington Denver and Portland.
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Missouri runners set for NCAA track championships in Albuquerque
Two Tigers from Missouri, Greg Peister and Ross Tennell, will compete at the NCAA track championships in Albuquerque New Mexico from Thursday through Saturday. Tennell is a high jumper and Peister the Missouri Valley AAU half mile champion.
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Gymnastics Federation to Stage Meet Amid AAU Threat
CHICAGO AP The United States Gymnastics Federation will hold its first national meet this weekend despite AAU threats to blacklist gymnasts. USGF executive secretary Frank L Bare in Tucson said MacArthur's track edict has no bearing on gymnastics and noted no blacklist has been imposed yet.
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Leaders By The Associated Press Baseball Stat Highlights
A condensed league summary lists top performances across American and National Leagues. Notable marks include Minnesota players leading in runs and doubles, St. Louis and Milwaukee players high in hits and home runs, and key pitchers posting strong win totals, strikeouts, and ERA figures.
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Institution boys build fields in Hutchinson
Boys from the State Industrial Reformatory have constructed two new city baseball diamonds and reconditioned five others. City Manager Ray Bruggeman expressed his gratitude Monday, saying the work saves the city time and money that would not have been available for these projects.
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Fishing Safe Tips Warn of Hook Injuries
Fishing is a popular pastime but carries hook related hazards. Protect by shielding hooks with corks and storing lures, watching lines during casts, and handling fish firmly near the gills. If a hook embeds in skin, seek medical help to prevent infection and tetanus, ensuring a safe, enjoyable day on the water.
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Senators Triumph in Twi Night Doubleheader Opener
Yesterday's Stars PITCUIING- AL Downing secured his first major league win as the Senators limited the Washington attack to two hits. In the nightcap, AL Waline of the Tigers slugged two homers and four RBIs in a 6-1 victory over Boston.
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St Louis Golfer Medalist in Open Sectional Qualifying
Fred Wampler of St Louis posted four under par 69 66 135 to lead USGA Open sectional qualifying. Stan Thirsk Kansas City Bob Stone Junction City Kan Sam Reynolds Springfield Mo won other spots. Stone Reynolds in a playoff with Phil Hewitt Webster Groves Mo Frank Keller St Louis. Hewitt and Keller bogeyed extra holes. Other scorers included Joe Jimenez Manhattan Kan 79 73 148.
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Fights Last Night Record Roundup
In Boston Larry Carney won a ten round decision over Gaylord Barnes while Mike Pusateri stopped Julius Owens in three rounds. In Reno Willie Kee dominated Tima Amador with an KO in eight and Dave Patterson halted Gabriel Branbilla in four.
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Cepeda Sends Giants Past Dodgers With Long Home Run
Orlando Cepeda hit a 430 foot homer for his 32nd of the season, sparking a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers and halting the Dodgers five game win streak. Francisco Giants improved their record with Cepeda driving in key runs.
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Lopez Expects White Sox to Contend for Pennant
Chicago scene with Lopez praising the young White Sox core as they aim for the pennant. He notes the team’s depth and speed to finish strong this season, citing youth and potential as key strengths and mentioning Albie Pearson’s last hit against Hoyt Wilhelm.
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