Seven Defending Champs Set for Big 8 Track Action
In Stillwater Oklahoma the 36th Big Eight outdoor track meet gathers seven defending champions. Bill Floerke of Kansas State, returning from elbow injury, tops contenders in the javelin with 251-7. Nebraska’s Victor Brooks leads the triple jump and Russ Laverty faces large field at Oklahoma State.
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Okla
Kansas State
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Floerke
Nebraska
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Bill Chambers
Kansas
Jim Miller
Colorado
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Missouri
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Ters
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Jim Farrell
Oklahoma
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Preston Holsinger
Manning
Farrell
Ross Tunnell
Russ Laverty
Oklahoma State
Laverty
Ray Nunley
Nunley
Tunnell
Bob
Senators Win Despite Goof Load Bases With Walks
In Washington the Orioles lost 6-4 as Stu Miller walked four in a key seventh inning the Senators capitalized with a go-ahead run and Don Zimmer added a two-run triple. Elsewhere Albie Pearson fueled a 6-5 Angels win over Kansas City and Fred Whitfield’s grand slam sparked Cleveland’s 11-7 victory over Boston.
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Red Sox
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Army scraps Chinese Bandits nickname for Bandits at West Point
West Point will drop the Oriental tag from Army football’s defensive unit known as the Chinese Bandits. An Army spokesman cited international connotations and criticism, replacing the name with Bandits. Coach Dietzel said the change keeps the nickname simple and unrelated to China.
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Sugar Ramos Featherweight Title Fight Sparks Boxing Fury
ACCRA Ghana AP The world s two largest boxing bodies affirm Ramos as featherweight champion amid clashes over a disputed decision with Floyd Robertson of Ghana The WBA and BBofC refuse Ghana Boxing Authority reversal The local press attack judges Lassman Velazquez and Ghana sports director Djan while fans threaten security after a 70 69 verdict for Ramos
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Mexico
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Africa
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Lassman
London
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Ketchum Declines Ark City Cage Coaching Position
Dee Ketchum, prominent basketball figure and former KU player, refused to take the Ark City High School head coaching job after a month on contract. Superintendent J. J. Vineyard said Ketchum will pursue a master's degree at Kansas University this fall, and he was released from the Arkansas City post.
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Okla
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Verlyn Anderson
Wichita University
Easton Calls for U S Amateur Reform in Olympic Plans
Bill Easton, Topeka track coach, urged the AAU overhaul of amateur rules and the coach selection process. He blamed Rome 1960 leadership and diet, transport, and housing for U S poor showing and warned Tokyo could repeat the failure. Easton urged permanent expert coaches and joint training from selection to the Games.
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Friendly Fence Fails Yankees Early In Season
New York AP report notes Yankee Stadium's 296 foot right field blamed by Charles Finley for AL dominance. eight games at home yield two homers while the Yankees club 14 road homers in 12 games. Mantle and team smite five in Washington and Cleveland series, totaling 13 in seven games.
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Tune-up and Wheel Service by Art Neasi and Miss Kaco
Tune-up service includes muffler and tailpipe work. Wheel balancing and alignment offered. Generator and starter service available. Pickup and delivery road service provided by ART NEASI and MISS KACO for V19 9897.
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Yankees Open Road Trip After Slugless Homestand
The Yankees head out on their road swing after a streak of three straight games at Yankee Stadium with no home runs, marking a rare power drought before the long trip.
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Nicklaus Leads Money Winners After Week's Play
Nicklaus tops the PGA list with 46 925 dollars after two wins this season in Dunedin Florida. Bill Casper shot 14000 at the Colonial Open in Fort Worth moving to 30981 for the year and into third place. Arnold Palmer sits second with 38498 as the season nears its end.
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Farrell Brilliant In 4-1 Colts Win Over Giants
Colt pitcher Dick Farrell worked eight innings to beat San Francisco 4-1, lowering his ERA to 2.14. He limited Willie Mays to 1-for-4 and benefited from a unique double play on Jesus Alou. St Louis beat Philadelphia 3-2 and Cincinnati took Pittsburgh 7-6 on the same NL schedule. Pete Rose drove in three for the Reds.
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Reds
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Two Drivers Near A Record at Indy
Indianapolis practice sees Parnelli Jones and Bobby Marshman reach 156.1 mph, just 0.125 seconds shy of the unofficial 156.2 mph track mark. Rain ends the session while contenders anticipate a six way fight for pole and a record opening day of qualifications.
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Lincoln Downs Kirksville in Dual Track Meet
Lincoln University defeated Kirksville State 99 to 46 in a track dual, snapping Kirksville’s 24 meet winning streak spanning since May 1958. Lincoln took an early lead and held on for the win on Monday.
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Washington Defeats Baltimore 6-4 Behind Zimmer's Three Singles
Yesterday's Stars report shows Don Zimmer stroking three singles and a two-run triple as Washington beat Baltimore 6-4. Pitcher Dick Farrell improves to 4-1 with a 10-hit effort in a 4-1 victory over the San Francisco Nationals.
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A Salute to the Nation's Hospitals
National Hospital Week honors hospitals and their staffs for serving thousands of communities nationwide. Woodmen Accident and Life Company joins in paying tribute to their contribution and welfare efforts.
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