A's Owner Sues City to Reinstate Seven Year Lease
Kansas City Athletics owner Charles C. Finley says a lawsuit will be filed in Jackson County Missouri to enforce a seven year stadium lease he says the City Council revoked on April 10 1963. He argues the seven year deal includes an escape clause and would let him move if attendance targets are not met.
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Kansas Wins Big Eight All Sports Title In Final Lonborg Year
KU is favored to win the Big Eight all sports crown in Dutch Lonborg’s final year, with Easton and Gibbens guiding the football and basketball programs. Reamon’s golf team placed fourth, swimmers second, and Easton adds Bob Timmons as assistant. Syracuse previews and Lawrence Legion baseball opening are noted.
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Baseball Standings and Monday Results Across Leagues
Diamond Data Chicago .4 15 9 .625 New York .16 10 .615 Cleveland 16 41 .593 Baltimore 17 (12) 4586 by Minnesota .16 14 .533 Detroit 2 Wd 15 483 a4 Los Angeles .13 18 6419 by Boston week 12 17 ADO Washington .14 20 412 fi Kansas City .11 JS .879 Gilg Monday's Result Detroit 7 Washington 6 Only game scheduled Today's Games Minnesota at New York N Los Angeles at Boston N Kansas City at Baltimore N Detroit at Washington N Cleveland at Chicago N Wednesday's Games Minnesota at New York Los Angeles at Boston N National League Ww L Pet GB Philadelphia 18 10 .643 San Fran 19 11 .633 St. Louis 0. 19 13 594 Pittsburgh 17 14 .648 216 Cincinnati 2. 16 14 .533 3 Milwaukee 16 15 616 314 Los Angeles 14 19 .424 61¢ Houston -. 14 20 .412 Chicago . 11 16 407 61 New York . 10 22 ,318 10 Monday's Results New York 4 San Francisco 2 Philadelphia 4 Houston 0 Pittsburgh 4 Los Angeles 2 Pittsburgh Houston N Chicago St. Louis N Philadelphia San Francis co N New York Los Angeles N Milwaukee Cincinnati N Philadelphia San Francisco
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Phillies blank Colts as Bunning fires one-hitter
In Houston Jim Bunning of the Phillies pitched a one hit shutout to spoil Runs for Johnson night and beat the Colts 4-0. George Altman of the Mets hit a three run homer and had two other hits helping the Mets to a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants ending a 31 inning runless spell.
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Benton Edges Morris in Philadelphia Bout
George Benton of Philadelphia out pointed Johnny Morris of Pittsburgh in a tough 12 round decision last night. The Associated Press reports Benton built early rounds and held on through the final bell.
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26 Horses Die as Fire Ravages Kentucky Track
Louisville AP A fire at Miles Park Race Track killed at least 26 thoroughbreds and left 12 barns and a feed barn destroyed. General Manager Horace Wade said 17 died in the blaze, one died of a heart attack, and eight were destroyed. damage to barns hovers near 100000 dollars with higher totals possible.
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Tigers Reach Triple-Digit Wins In Historic Seasons
Detroit Tigers achieved 100 or more victories in three seasons earning second place finishes in 1915 and 1961.
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KU Track Champs Look to '65 And See New Victory
Kansas University coach Bill Easton and the KU track team, Big Eight champions, were honored by the Lions Club. Easton said the Jayhawks again upset pre-meet favorites Missouri, noting decisions before races often decide the meet. Seniors led KU to 126 points with juniors and sophomores contributing strongly. jackets and gold shoes awaited scoring varsity members.
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KU NAMES TWO CAPTAINS FOR BASEBALL TEAM
Dick Fanning of Kansas City and Steve McGreevy of Paola were elected KU baseball co captains for the season by teammates. KU closes the slate with three games against Missouri at Quigley Field. Fanning enters the Missouri series with a .241 average and McGreevy leads the club with a .426 mark and was the top KU hitter last season with a .303 average.
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Heavyweight Buddies Clash At Olympic Boxing Trials
In New York at the Singer Bowl Buster Mathis outpointed Dick Pettigrew to reach the semifinals of the Olympic Boxing Trials. He will face Tyrone Hollins in tonight’s feature as 16 bouts continue with a Tokyo Olympics berth on the line. Hollins upset Al Wilson in the other heavyweight bout.
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Auto Tune-Up and Brake Service Summary
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Mauch Benched Again After Run-In With Umpire
Phillies manager Gene Mauch serves two day suspension after altercation with umpire Lee Weyer. He watches Phillies 4 0 win over Houston as he serves penalty and braces for next game against the Giants.
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Second Stringers Are Carrying Aussie Hopes
Melbourne Australia AP reports the Davis Cup squad relies on second stringers Bob Hewitt John Newcombe and Anthony Roche after top players Roy Emerson Fred Stolle Ken Fletcher and Martin Mulligan were suspended for defying an overseas competition ban.
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Area Trackmen Rate High on State Lists
Four individuals and a Lawrence High relay team ranked among Kansas high school track season leaders. Rick Jamison led in the Class B mile with 4 24.3. Steve Heck was second in shot put at 57 0 1/2 feet. Ray Rodman threw 170 4 in discus. Mike Wempe placed fourth at 165 2 1/2. Lawrence medley relay tied for third at 3 37.9 as Wichita East set a national mark of 3 25.
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