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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1965
Page
25
Tar dall Koerth, 12, of Safford Arizona died after being hit on the head by a discus at a track meet in Tucson Medical Center staff said no investigation was planned. The incident occurred when he left the stands and walked onto the field during a high school contest.
The piece discusses Jack Mitchell’s potential reach in KU football via publishing, banking, and insurance, and analyzes how NFL AFL rivalries affect Kansas City and KU fan support. It notes Gale Sayers’ Bears signing over the Chiefs, possible attendance shifts, and Big Eight policies on pro ties. It also covers Iowa coach Jerry Burns awarding a kicker scholarship to Bob Anderson and KU spring drills focusing on punters and kickers, including Hinshaw and Manka.
Lawrence High faces a tough state golf title at Hutchinson Prairie Dunes as Mike Krone and Mike Gilliam, regional two man champions, join Jeff Triplett as medalist qualifier. The Lions seek a third 1964-65 crown amid strong South Central Kansas rivals.
Batting highlights include a two-run homer by Harmony Nike in the eighth to lift Minnesota over Los Angeles 4-3. Pitching noted Bill Monbouquette of the Red Sox blanked the Yankees 2-0 on six hits for his fourth win.
Wichita AP Ryun headlines the 55th Kansas high school track meet in Wichita with a bid to break the four minute mile and set a national mark. Hoisington vying for Class A titles behind Kimble while Topeka Wyan dotte challenge for runner up. Neodesha Wamego Mulvane及 in chase for spots as Kimble targets sprint double and relay wins.
Detroit heavyweight Sonny Banks died from a subdural brain bleed suffered after a ninth round knockout by Leotis Martin in Philadelphia. Banks, 24, briefly regained consciousness before slipping into a coma. brain surgery failed to save him. Surviving family includes his brother Jimmy and parents in Tupelo. Banks worked at a Detroit Ford plant.
Kentucky Derby winner Lucky Debonair showed a slight swelling over the right hind ankle after galloping Wednesday. Trainer Frank Catrone, with owner Mrs. Ada L. Rice, will monitor developments and decide Saturday if the colt will run in the 90th Preakness at Pimlico.
MLB-like standings show Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Boston New York Washington and others with wins and losses. Wednesday results include Chicago Kansas City Minnesota Los Angeles Detroit Baltimore Cleveland and Boston margins. Friday schedule lists Detroit Boston New York Baltimore Minnesota Kansas City Cleveland Washington Los Angeles Chicago.
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