American Legion Opens Season with 10 8 Win in Municipal Park
Lawrence Virginia Inn Legion baseball beat Paragon Plumbing of Kansas City 10 8 to open 1964 season. Gary Wyrick and Butch Yates split mound duties as Lawrence overcame three bad innings, with Mike Browning Dale Neal and Larry Stanclift collecting key hits. Next host Blue Springs on Sunday at 8 p.m.
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Chiefs Target Former KU Star Bert Coan For Big Comeback
Ex KU halfback Bert Coan, plagued by a leg injury and eligibility issues, eyes a comeback with the Kansas City Chiefs. Coach Hank Stram and GM Sid Gillman plan to test Coan in summer camp, banking on his size 6-4 220 pounds and speed to bolster a backfield with Dawson Haynes McClinton and Hadl.
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Red Andrews Wins Feature in Lawrence Jalopy Race
Red Andrews of Lawrence captured the A Feature at Lawrence Speedway with Swede Mealman of Ottawa taking the B Feature. A 730 crowd watched the third show of the young season as Lawrence Sinks won the A Trophy and Joe Richards the B Trophy. Consolation went to Johnny Green of Kansas City.
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Luukonen Retains European Bantamweight Title in Helsinki
Risto Luukonen of Finland outscored France's Pierre Vetroff in a 15 round defense to retain the European bantamweight championship in Helsinki.
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Sooners Face Twinbill For Second in Big Eight Race
Oklahoma must win both games at Norman against Iowa State to claim second place in the Big Eight baseball standings while Iowa State needs one victory. Oklahoma 11-8 in league play, Iowa State 10-5. Friday’s win featured Roger Parese’s ninth inning homer. Colorado swept Kansas State. Missouri finished 19-0 and claimed the title.
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Don Skakle's NC tennis teams suffer two losses in 42 matches
Don Skakle led North Carolina tennis programs to an impressive run with only two defeats in 42 matches across the past two seasons. The teams showed consistency and strong competitive form, reflecting sustained performance under his coaching.
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Baseball Standings and Results Roundup
Major and minor league results show Chicago Baltimore New York and Cleveland winning in Friday action. Both leagues list current records, upcoming games, and key matchups including Los Angeles Kansas City Boston and Detroit.
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Final meetings set for rec leagues tonight and next week
The Recreation Commission announces final organizational meetings for all softball and baseball leagues. All sessions are at the Community Building with Wayne Bly urging team representatives to attend. Schedule includes Tonight 7 30 City and Industrial Leagues Tuesday 7 p m South Park League Tuesday 7 30 Recreation League Thursday 7 p m C C Carl League.
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Pizarro Extends Unbeaten Run In White Sox Win
Juan Pizarro tossed his fifth win without a loss as Chicago defeated Washington 3-1. He allowed four hits with 13 strikeouts and one earned run, boosting his ERA to 1.15 and keeping the White Sox atop the standings. The lefty also contributed at the plate with a key single.
Ober s Softballers Host Hawks In Action Tonight
Ober s softball team defends their Northeast Kansas League title as they host the Leavenworth Hawks tonight at South Park. First game at 7 pm with Marlin Hornberger and Lee Flashbarth likely to pitch for Ober s in a six team league including Walt s Super Oil, the Marling Hornets, Richland and Watson.
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Mays Shines as Giants Captain Leads 8 3 Victory
Willie Mays go 3-for-5 with his 17th homer and two singles lifting his average to .405 as San Francisco routs Pittsburgh 8-3. He debuts as team captain, reviews grounds rules, then drives in the first run and helps spark a 16-hit team attack. Other games feature Chris Short blanking the Dodgers and St Louis beating Milwaukee 6-1.
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Death of Jim Dykes Jr. at 42 shocks sports family
James J. Dykes Jr., son of Kansas City Athletics coach Jim Dykes, died suddenly in Philadelphia from a heart attack at age 42. His father traveled from Boston after hearing the news. He is survived by his widow and four daughters. Funeral services are set for Tuesday in Philadelphia.
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Pizarro Dominates Washington in Five-Game Win Streak
Yesterday's Stars report Juan Pizarro of the White Sox allowing four hits and fanning 128 to record his fifth win without a defeat over Washington. Larry Brown of the Indians rapped three RBIs with two homers and a single in Cleveland's 6-3 win against Detroit.
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Frank Thomas Sparks Double For Both Runs In Win
Frank Thomas doubled to score both runs in the game. Larry Bearnorth earned the win while Hal Brown took the loss.
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Wood as a premier building material for homes
A leading home building executive extols wood as the only natural material meeting most building needs from framing to foundations when properly treated. He notes wood’s warmth texture grain and ease of work plus durability lasting for generations. McConnell Lumber advertises top-grade lumber at 844 East 13th VI 3387.
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