Yankee Win Streak Reaches Two Under New Manager Houk
The New York Yankees win their second straight under manager Ralph Houk defeating California 5-2 to pull out of the cellar. Frank Robinson’s 540 foot homer and Roger Maris, Clete Boyer and others contributed as Baltimore, Boston and Washington posted wins in the American League. National League results included San Francisco, Pittsburgh, Houston, Cincinnati and New York all winning.
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Lions Host Night Relays With Four Visitor Teams
Lawrence High hosts four schools for the Tuesday Night Relays at Lawrence. Leavenworth is favored as the meet features five schools including Highland Park Topeka Ottawa and Topeka West. Friday's Invitional saw ten meet records and Lions wins, with Cassie Lindsey setting a mile record and the medley relay also winning. Ray Kindaid and Billy Payne are notable Lawrence performers as field events start at 4 15 pm and running events at 7 30 pm with a four standard relays program. The Spring Queen of Lawrence High will present trophies.
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Larry Spray
Walt Geiger
Ray Kindaid
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Busch Stadium Closes With Nostalgic Farewell
In St Louis, Cardinals fans bid farewell to Busch Stadium after the last major league game there as a band played Auld Lang Syne and a helicopter removed home plate for shipment to the new 24 million stadium. Cardinal President August A Busch Jr deeded the park to the Metropolitan Boys Club after the game.
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Quarterback Problems Crop Up KU Gridders Hunt for Depth
Kansas University football scrimmage exposed depth issues as 2-8 in 1965, with quarterbacks Douglass and Bouda hurt. Douglass sprained ankle, Bouda concussed. both expected back soon. Freshmen Thompson and Kampschroeder substituted, defense dominated. Bill Hunt and Riggins stood out on defense and offense respectively. coach Mitchell optimistic about progress and depth returning with Skahan and Fenton possible football backs from spring baseball.
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Huskers Sooners Push to Challenge KU in Track Meet
Kansas leads the Big Eight and NCAA indoors and faces pressure from Oklahoma and Nebraska at the 38th conference outdoor championships in Columbia. The field features 10 NCAA or Federation champions from 1965-66, new marks, and standout performances including regional mile and 2-mile relay quality. Kansas boasts depth in the 880, mile, and field events while Nebraska and Oklahoma strength lies in the 10 running events.
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Federation
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Colorado
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John Lawson
Kansas
Southern Illinois
Allen Russell
New Mexico
Abilene Christian
Tom Parma
Lowell Paul
KU Netters Sweep Quadrangular Meet at Iowa State
Kansas University's tennis team swept a quadrangular meet against Iowa State, Air Force Academy, and Nebraska on Saturday. The Jayhawks defeated Iowa State and Air Force Academy 5-2 each, and beat Nebraska 6-1.
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Nebraska
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Connie Mack Practice Set At Broken Arrow Park
Connie Mack Practice Candidates for the Lawrence Connie Mack League team were scheduled to work out today at Broken Arrow Park. Other practices this week are set for Tuesday Wednesday and Friday. The local team opens league play on June 4.
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Broken Arrow Park
Houston rain cancels $110,000 Champions International golf
The PGA Tour moved to New Orleans after Houston rain canceled the Houston Champions International, with only one round completed.
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PGA Golf Tour
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