Lawrence and North Kansas City Triumph in Legion Tourney Opener
Lawrence defeats Lincoln 10 to 2 at Municipal Park opening round of the Lawrence American Legion invitational. North Kansas City edges Oklahoma City 1 to 0 in a thriller as Rich Craig and Rich Brown are slated for later games. Lawrence's 12 hits, Lincoln’s 9 errors fuel the Hawks' win. Wyrick earns win to move to 2-1.
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Lawrence
North Kansas City
Lawrence American Legion
Municipal Park
Lincoln
Oklahoma City
Kenny Page
Hawks
Kansas City
Rich Craig
Rich
Brown
Randy Russell
Steve Kandykowicz
Gary Wyrick
Wyrick
Roger Jackson
Jackson
Harold Grissom
Ger
Jim Moretina
Jerry Jones
Moretina
North Kcab
Rhebi Minter
Seemee
Stark
Mori
Grissom
O Miller l
McCasin
Rodgers
Frogee Rf
Jackson P
Moretina O
Cody Oh
Rbi R. Uy
Jane Schluchter
Hess
Corrie
Shirley
Thompson
Itbenel
North K
Okla
City
Hrbi Russell
Peeerevaweees
R Taylor
Q Brooks
Kandy Bowie
Stanchife Sb
Pattee
Richardson
Hernande
Floro
Ward
Kandybowier
Barker
Baver
Smith
Hanson
Delaney
Brill
Talusha
Grahan
Sorkee
McWels
Lockee
Lawrenc Eben Tater
Hageman Joins Bears as Jay Hawks Star Heads North
Fred Hageman, former Kansas University center and two-time All-Big Fight selection, moves from the Washington Redskins to the Chicago Bears. He arrives with Kansas teammates Gale Sayers and Brian Schweda, while ex KU coach Chuck Mather is at camp. The story notes NFL and AFL expansion talk and KU's 1960 conference title with key players like Hadl and Coan.
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Fred Hageman
Kansas University
Washington Redskins
Chicago Bears
Jayhawk
Bates
Ark
Bears
Washington
Fred
Hageman
Chicago
Redskins
Bill McPeak
Gale Sayers
Brian Schweda
Kansas
Chuck Mather
Jayhawks
National Football League
American Football League
Atlanta
NFL
John Had
Curtis McClinton
Bert Coan
Doyle Schick
Larry Allen
Mike Deer
Andy Graham
Sam Simpson
Mike Fisher
Dick Davis
Larry Lousch
Stan Kirshman
Elvin Basham
Benny Boydston
Duke Collins
Jim Mills
Kent Staab
Bill Burnison
Missouri
Coan
Don Faurot
Tigers
Navy
Ryun and Wilson Lead Crack Schoolboy Action at Golden West
In Sacramento Hughes Stadium Jim Ryun the sub four minute miler and Paul Wilson top an elite high school field at the Golden West Invitational. The meet features five national prep record holders including Richard Joyce Clark Mitchell Foss Miller Bob Beamon and others with top marks in mile half mile javelin high jump and more. The event marks a return to Sacramento after five years in Los Angeles.
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Sacramento
Calif
Jim Ryun
Paul Wilson
Hughes Stadium
Ryan
Wichita
Kan
Wilson
Warren High School
Downey
Richard Joyce
Whittier
Bakersfield
Clark Mitchell
Mitchell
Foss Miller
East Wenatchee
Wash
Bob Beamon
Jamaica
N.Y
Los Angeles
Jaycee to Hold Junior Tourney at Lawrence Country Club
Lawrence Jayces sponsor a one day junior golf tournament for 18 and under at Lawrence Country Club Friday starting 8 a.m. The top two finishers advance to the state Jaycee tournament in Coffeyville in July. Local players include Rick Miller Kent Marshall Glen Lessenden Dave Weatherwax Scott Weatherwax Corby Maxwell Chuck Paul Pendry David Pendry Billy Payne Tom Oakson Barclay Goff Ralph Reed Chad Lawton Bill Kelly. Entry fee is 1.50 dollars. Further details from Austin Gay or Jaycee members.
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Lawrence Country Club
Coffeyville
Lawrence
Rick Miller
Kent Marshall
Glen Lessenden
Dave
Scott Weatherwax
Corby Maxwell
Chuck
Paul
David Pendry
Billy Payne
Tom Oakson
Barclay Goff
Ralph Reed
Chad Lawton
Bill Kelly
Austin Gay
Jaycee
Mantle caps Yankees win with grand slam vs powerful Twins
In a strong AL clash, Mickey Mantle of the Yankees belted a grand slam in the first inning fueling a 10-2 victory over the American League leading Minnesota. Hank Aguirre of the Tigers limited Kansas City to three hits in a 3-1 win, retiring the final 16 batters.
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Associated Press
Mickey Mantle
Yankees
New York
Minnesota
Hank Aguirre
Tigers
Kansas City
Aguirre Strikes Out Batters In Tigers 3 1 Victory
Aguirre hurls a three hit shutout pace as Detroit defeats Kansas City 3 1. The left hander ties for the league lead in wins with Camilo Pascual at eight while Detroit climbs within three games of first place Minnesota. Mantle hits first grand slam since 1962 as Yankees win 10 2 over Minnesota.
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Tigers
Aguirre
Minnesota
Camilo Pascual
Twins
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Los Angeles
Washington
Baltimore
Mickey Mantle
Yankees
Mantle
Mel Nelson
Phil Linz
Roger Maris
Ross Moschitto
Bill Skowron
Red Sox
Eddie Fisher
Bob Tillman
Juan Pizarro
Rocky Colavito
Angels
Rudy May
Albie Pearson
Jim Fregosi
Pete Richert
Don Lock
John Orsino
Giants
Sanford
Mets
Willie Mays
Tom Haller
San Francisco
Haller
Mays
Astros
Pirates
Bob Veale
Pittsburgh
Houston
Jim Wynn
Bob Aspromonte
Bob Bruce
Gene Alley
Jim Paglistoni
Stunt Drivers Set for Special Show at Lawrence Speedway
King Kovaz Auto Dare devils plan an 8 p m performance at Lawrence Speedway near U S 40. Miss Pat Jones leads in points as women contend with men for a $5 000 season prize. 28 cars and trucks perform in a 1 hour 45 minute show with rollovers wheelie balance and ramp jumps plus clown acts.
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King Kovaz Auto Daredevils
Lawrence Speedway
U. S. 40
Mitchell Road
Pat Jones
King Kovaz
Benvenuti Captures World Junior Middleweight Title
In Milan Nino Benvenuti defeated Sandro Mazzinghi to win the world junior middleweight crown. The bout ended with a knockout as Benvenuti claimed the title in a dramatic Milan performance.
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Milan
Italy
Nino Benvenuti
Sandro Mazzinghi
Benvenuti
Melbourne
Australia
Carmen Rotolo
Ador Plaza
Philippines
Drew
Steubenville
Ohio
Billy Smith
Joey Gouldinio
Reno
Nev
Open Tennis Meet Planned for City
The Lawrence Recreation Commission will sponsor an open tennis tournament with two divisions Junior ages 15 to 18 and Senior 18 and over. Entries due by 5 p.m. June 30 at 115 W. 11th St. fee 2 dollars for singles 3 dollars for doubles. Ken Nicholson in charge. Wayne Bly supervises.
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Lawrence Recreation Commission
Recreation Commission
W. 11Th St
Wayne Bly
Stuart Bat Lifts Phillies Past Dodgers in Key Win
Dick Stuart exploded for a homer and a crucial two-run single to spark Philadelphia past the Dodgers 4-2. He improved his NL meeting record to .308 with 5 homers and 14 RBIs in 11 games against Los Angeles, while the Dodgers remain two games behind Milwaukee.
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Dr. Strangeglove
Stuart
Los Angeles
Philadelphia
Dodgers
Dodger
Milwaukee Braves
St. Louis
Bill White
Cincinnati
Chicago Cubs
San
Cisco
New York Mets
Houston
Pittsburgh
Phillies
Johnny Podres
Tony Taylor
Richie Allen
Cardinals
Braves
Mack Jones
Don Dennis
White
Phil Niekro
Tommy Harper
Reds
Leo Cardenas
Vada Pinson
Joey Jay
Rich man's hunting club sparks debate in Kansas
Kansas University law student Jim C. James questions a new leasing plan by Missouri law firms to rent 10 000 acres in southeast Kansas for quail hunting membership at 100 dollars per year James argues the scheme shrinks access for average hunters and may erode outdoor respect Farmers can already grant access with care but leased land favors the wealthy He urges public land expansion and modest license adjustments as alternatives. A side note reports a new Holiday Cove swimming beach at Pomona Lake open on an own risk basis and other local notes.
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Kansas
Kansas University
Jim C. James
Emporia
Eli A
Kansas City
Missouri
James
Holiday Cove
Pomona Lake
Vassar Park
Amy North
N. Tyler
Topeka
Hughes’ Lake
Lawrence
Kansas Forestry, Fish and Game Commission
Pratt
George Moore
Barney Slawson
Kansas Industrial Development Commission
Fishing World Magazine
Barney
South Carolina State Development Board
Columbia
D. C
Lawrence Drivers Dominate Jalopy Racing At Speedway Meet
Lawrence drivers dominated jalopy racing at the local speedway Friday night resuming after a two week rain layoff. Mickey Harris won the A feature the A trophy dash and the second heat. Don Craig Lawrence won the B feature and Don Craig also placed second in the B feature with Lawrence’s Don McCoy third. Harvey Hattabaugh led the first heat with Lawrence Sinks second and Red Andrews third.
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Lawrence
Mickey Harris
Doug Wright
Don Craig
Harvey Hattabaugh
Lawrence Sinks
Red Andrews
Harris
John Steele
Joe Richards
Jack Harper
Tecumseh
Les Milan
Topeka
Sonny Hershel
Hattabaugh
Andrews
Craig
Don McCoy
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Kansas City Athletics
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Thayne Smith
Crane & Co., Inc
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Chrysler Motors Corporation
JIM Clark Motors
Massachusetts
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