Parma the Jayhawk javelin ace overcomes injuries to claim Big Eight title
Kansas sophomore Tom Parma won the 1964 Big Eight javelin crown with a 224-1 throw, aiding KU’s surge past Missouri as he battles multiple knee operations. He credits his late start and his father’s push, while KU eyes more success with recruits like Armstrong and McVea amidst Unseld’s loss.
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Texas
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Omaha
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St Louis Seeks NCAA Playoff Site for District Five
St Louis University athletic director John Benington urged holding the District Five NCAA baseball playoff in St. Louis. Missouri Valley champion St Louis would face Missouri next week for the district title, likely at Missouri University in Columbia.
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Billikens
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Lawrence High School reports strong athletic year
Lawrence High School concludes its athletic year with letters awarded to 28 trackmen, seven golfers, and seven tennis players. The ledger notes a fifth football state title in six years, a restored gymnastics state title, and a historically strong basketball season.
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Leading MLB Players From The 1960s Season Averages
The AP recaps top hitters and pitchers in the American and National leagues. Notable figures include Oliva and Killebrew of Minnesota, Mays of San Francisco, and Marichal of San Francisco, with leaders in batting, runs, RBIs, home runs, stolen bases, and ERA.
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Detroit
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Wagner
Cleveland
Robinson
Baltiews
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Boston
Green
Versalles
Hinton
Washington
Killebrew
Colavito
Allison
Hall
Aparicio
Baltimore
Fregosi
Los Angeles
Pizarro
Chicago
Bunker
Kralick
Wickersham
Radatz
Three-Game Playoff Proposal In AFL Meets Resistance
New Orleans developer Dave Dixon proposes a three game championship playoff for the American Football League. The plan would have the first game in the current league city and the second and possible third games in New Orleans. Dixon also seeks Sugar Bowl all star game relocation.
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New Orleans
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Michigan State to Host SMU in Football Infrequent Meeting
Michigan State will host Southern Methodist in 1969. They have never met on the gridiron. The day’s scores include St. Louis defeating Chicago 1 0 and Milwaukee beating Cincinnati 7 to 3. Other results show Los Angeles 4 over New York 0. Friday lineups feature New York at Houston and Chicago at Cincinnati among others.
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