Cubs Sweep Cards as Williams Breaks Streak at Wrigley
Cubs overwhelm St. Louis 3-1 and 12-1 to move eight games up in the East and 14 ahead of the Cardinals. Williams breaks Musial's NL ironman consecutive games record with two triples a double and a single in the nightcap. Santo drives in five runs as Jenkins wins the opener.
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Davis Wants Same Moved To Oakland
The ninth annual Coaches All-America game drew 17 008 fans in Atlanta as O J Simpson and other top picks skipped the event. Al Davis said he would consider Oakland as a site if the game moved, while the West beat the East 14 10 on scorching 96 degree night with Gipson MVP return and Enyart, Campbell notable plays.
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Robinson Snares A Feature Race at Shawnee Speedway
Galen Schaefer tops the B sportsman for the second straight Sunday while Bill Robinson wins the A sportsman feature at Shawnee Speedway. Sam Randol takes the stock car feature as race results list multiple heat and feature placements.
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Sharp Tops Pack Bob Sharp in Sun Day Elim at Lawrence Speedway
Bob Sharp drove a Chrysler Hemi to win the op eliminator at Lawrence Speedway on Sunday.
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Oliver Overcomes Home Park Mojo with 3-Hit Game
Royals outfielder first baseman Bob Oliver breaks his home park and lefty pitching fears with a 3-for-9 day in a doubleheader split with Minnesota. He belt a 440-foot homer in game one, drives in three, and says he is regaining confidence at Municipal Stadium as he chases consistency. Mike Fiore’s three-run homer backed Wally Bunker in the opener, while Oliver’s late-season surge boosts his average to .251 and 22 RBIs.
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Mills Howard Standouts As All-Stars Earn Split
Lawrence All-Stars split a doubleheader with Topeka Royals at Quigley Field. Jim Mills pitched three hits while Dan Howard hit a homer and driven in two as Lawrence won 4-1 in game two. Topeka edged Lawrence 6-5 in 10 innings in game one. Frank Pattee had two RBI in the first game. The All-Stars sit 6-2 overall and 4-2 in the Musial League and host Topeka C&W Market tonight at Municipal Field.
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Napoles Retains Welter Title in 11 Rounds
In Mexico City Jose Napoles retained the world welterweight crown by defeating Curtis Cokes of Dallas who did not answer the bell for the 11th round in a 15 round title bout. Cokes, battered and bloodied, said he would think over his boxing future for a month before deciding.
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Charlton Leads Lawrence Swimmers at AAU Meet
Bruce Charlton of Lawrence Swim Club won two events at the Capitol City AAU Meet in Topeka, helping Lawrence place 15th with 35 points. Mike Wilbur won the 100-meter freestyle for 11 12 year olds and finished second in 50-meter butterfly.
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South Park Baseball Noon Feature Brick Notch
Baseball results show South Park at noon with 1 0 win over JayCees. Optimists defeat Cosmos 8 7 in a high scoring game. VEW and dciks played to a 7 7 draw with no decisive winner.
Raiders Reach 10-1 With Three Victories
Raiders finish the weekend 3-0 with a 16-3 romp improving to 10-1. Mike Stogsdill pitched the win as Lawrence Raney ex Raiders secure a 13-8 victory and 10-6 win over the header with the Royals.
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