Santee and Baker Era Rivalry Faces No Opted Rematch
Former Big Eight stars Thane Baker and Wes Santee dominated Kansas track in the early 1950s. Baker earned the 1952 Schulte Award with fast times in the 100 220 and a standout anchor on the mile relay. Santee captured the 1953 Schulte trophy with a 4 06.3 mile and a 1 50.8 half mile, sparking talk of a 660 yard showdown. Kansas coach Easton and K State coach Haylett dispute who would win.
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KU Track List of 13 Includes Star Prospects
Kansas University signs 13 high school track stars including two California prospects. Bob Steinhoff of Warren High School posts 16-1 in pole vault and leads with strong showings. Mike Kearns of Encino clocks 4:16.8 mile and 9:22.8 two mile. Gary Tucker of Kansas City Argentine tops Kansas prep shot at 62-7. Junior signees Jim Ryan and Mike Petterson boast sub four and 4:10.8 mile respectively. Several others join KU, with standout marks across sprint, distance, and field events.
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Finley Skips Meeting on Kansas City Dome Plan
Morris Dubiner of Jackson County Court says Charles O Finley has not replied to May 14 invitation for a conference on a domed arena east of Kansas City. Dubiner doubts Finley has time amid a player trading situation and hints at possible talks with Ford Frick. The article also notes Drake McClure and Schrader achievements in track and field events and Zook’s discus near state levels.
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Texas Umpire Shot at Sandlot Game
An umpire named Ernest Nathaniel Coleman, 31, was shot four times and killed at Trinity Garden Park during a semipro baseball game. A spectator, Willie Harris, 59, was charged with murder in connection with the shooting.
Kansas Trackmen Cancel U S District Meet Entries
Kansas University cancels its track entries for the U S District Federation meet in Houston Texas due to final examinations. About 15 KU athletes were planned to compete.
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Twins Bomb Celtics? No, Twins Bombs Ruin Boston in Win
The Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 9 to 7 to seize first place in the American League. Bob Allison sparked the assault with a three run homer, Harmon Killebrew added a solo blast, and Tony Oliva closed the scoring with a leadoff homer. Oliva also tied the score at 6-6 with his eighth homer as Minnesota pounded eight homers in two Boston games. Earl Wilson took the loss as the Twins outslugged Boston while Chicago fell to Cleveland and Kansas City beat Baltimore in other AL action.
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Kansas City Dome Stadium Linked to Baseball Presence
The speaker argues that without a major league baseball team in Kansas City, there would be little justification for constructing a domed stadium. He emphasizes the need for a big league base ball presence to anchor such a project.
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Yesterday's Stars From The Associated Press
Batyeng Joe Torre homer pair drove in five runs as Milwaukee Braves beat San Francisco 10-4. Tiant pitched for Cleveland, limiting Chicago to five hits in a 3-1 victory that knocked the White Sox from AL lead.
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Norton Funeral Friday for Texas A&M Coach Homer Norton
Funeral services are set for Homer Norton in College Station Texas. Norton led the Aggies to national prominence in the late 1930s and 1940s with Sugar Bowl 1940 Cotton Bowl 1941 1942 and Orange Bowl 1944 and a coaching record of 82 53 9 at Texas A&M.
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