Lawrence Lions Gearing Up For State Outdoor Meet At Wichita
Lawrence High track eyes a strong state showing at Wichita State's Cessna Stadium after a tough regional, led by Kent McDonald aiming for sub nine minute two mile time and Jim Norris contending in high hurdles. Norris heals from shin splints and a back strain as Lyle Nottingham targets pole vault rebound and Brad Black and Ken McDonald also in action.
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Cessna Stadium
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Wichita East
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Kansas
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Smith
Jim Norris
Bev Mitchell
Wichita North
Mark Harris
Wyandotte
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Norris
Lyle Nottingham
Lyte Nottingham
Steve Riley
Wichita Iast
Mat Oby Bey Mitchell
Milde- Ken McDonald
Wichita
Kiddie Haven
Brian McManness
Wade Stinson
Dave Crawley
Randy Tedrow
Siddie Isawson
Cuellar Blanks Royals In One Hit Victory
Mike Cuellar spelled out his win by pitching a six to nothing one hit shutout over the Kansas City Royals. The Cuban lefty needed 15 pitches and faced 29 KC batters with only two reaching base on a single by Jerry May in Baltimore.
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Jerry May
Cuellar Shuts Out Kansas City In One Hitter Night
Orioles pitcher Cuellar win 3-2 as he strikes out 56 batters, earning a rare one hitter and improving to 3-1. Merv Rettenmund, Brooks Robinson and Elrod Hendricks contribute key hits, with Rettenmund boosting his average to .277 during a late hitting streak.
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Mike Hedlund
Rettenmund
Brooks Robinson
Tirds
Hendricks
Carl Taylor Quits Royals In Unusual On Field Exit
Orioles game ends with Carl Taylor walking out, quitting the Royals after telling manager Bob Lemon I quit. He reportedly flew to Detroit, leaving practice area sealed as investigators note burned equipment and a smoky locker room scene.
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Orioles
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Dick Wade
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Donohue Breaks 180 mph Barrier at Indy Practice
Mark Donohue unofficially hits 180 mph on a lap at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during practice for the May 29 race. Peter DePaolo calls the feat fantastic as Roger Penske and the Mark 16 McLaren-Offenhauser are cited for the record run amid cool, windy conditions.
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Mark Donohue
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
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Utah Stars Lead ABA Finals After 137-127 Win
Utah tops Kentucky 137-127 to pull within 3-2 in the ABA championship series. Dan Issel led Kentucky with 33 points, while Cincy Powell added 22. Utah's defense slowed Dampier and Carrier early and Merv Jackson and Red Robbins contributed in defense and scoring.
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Kentucky
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Sharman
Louie Dampier
Darel Carrier
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Red Robbins
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Junior Olympics Meets Scheduled at Lawrence Track
Lawrence Parks and Recreation sponsors two Junior Olympics qualifying meets at Lawrence High School track. Grade school and 12 to 13 year old junior high qualifiers race at 9 a.m. Saturday with top four advancing to the Lawrence Area Junior Olympics at Haskell Stadium the following Saturday. Intermediate group trials Tuesday at 4 p.m. on the LHS track, with ages 16 and 17 signing up that day for the area meet. Seniors compete Saturday May 22 at the Lawrence area meet.
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Big Eight Baseball Title Still in Flux After Weekend Series
Missouri and Nebraska clash in a decisive series as Missouri seeks to stay alive for the Big Eight title. Oklahoma and Iowa State lead at 10-5 while Colorado has completed its season. Kansas, Kansas State and Oklahoma State finish with no title chances.
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Curt McClinton Special Honoree
Kansas City leaders honor Curtis McClinton with a scholarship for young athletes showing business interest. Abner Haynes Len Dawson Otis Taylor Curley Culp Bill Bridges Jack Mitchell and Hank Stram attended the special program.
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Len Dawson
Otis Taylor
Curley Culp
Bill Bridges
Jack Mitchell
Hank Stram
Eudora Seen Favored For Individual Track Title
Eudora's javelin thrower Joe Davis has the best chance at a state individual title at Wichita meet if wind cooperates. Coach Shoemaker notes a possible 200+ feet with a light wind. Dennis Folks of Eudora also qualified in the 880 and the team faces Baldwin and Osceola entrants from nearby districts.
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Roger Shoemaker
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Jefferson County
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Gary Knipp
Basehor
Larry Knipp
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Wellsville
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Kennedy Newell
Oskaloosa
Dave Worthington
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Randy Westgage
Rick Webb
Bruce Chambers
Mike Atwood
Merle Venable
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