Al Smith Delivers Go-Ahead Homer for Orioles Victory
Al Smith connected on a three-run homer to cap a four-run fifth inning as the Orioles beat Kansas City 4-2, extending their winning streak to nine and widening their AL lead to 3 1/2 games. Smith, 35, has settled as an outfielder and hit .293 with seven homers and 17 RBIs during the streak.
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Ski Show Feature At Tuttle Creek For Big Weekend
Spectators at dedication ceremonies for Tuttle Creek Dam will see water ski shows starring Nancie Rideout former national and world champion. The two groups from Kansas City and Wichita will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in front of the dam ends. Dedication ceremonies start at 3 p.m. Saturday with Sen. Frank Carlson Gov. John Anderson and Corps of Engineers officials.
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Baseball Attendance Slips Across 11 MLB Teams
An Associated Press survey shows more than half of the 20 major league teams posting lower home attendance. Overall, attendance is down 5.5 percent. The Houston Colts trail 1962 figures by 198,887, while the Dodgers lead but are 115,020 behind last year. Other declines include the Tigers, Indians, Senators, Pirates, Yankees, Braves, White Sox, Reds, and Cardinals.
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Player Nicklaus Like Layout of Dallas Links
Defending national PGA champion Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus praised the 7037 yard DAC Country Club course in Dallas after a tie in National Golf Day play. They called the layout tough but fair and noted it would host the PGA Championship July 18 21.
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Seven-Footed Star Pino Eyes Kansas State Visit
Santa Fe New Mexico Nick Pino a seven foot high school basketball standout may visit Kansas State this week to weigh an athletic scholarship. He recently visited Oklahoma State and declined their offer per St. Michael's High School coach Dick Shelley.
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Relko Wins 184th Derby at Epsom in 2:39.4 Time
Relko, a French owned bay colt by Tanerko, defeats 25 rivals to win the 184th Derby at Epsom. Merchant Venturer and Ragusa finish second and third as Relko speeds to victory worth 98,947.40 dollars for Francois Dupre.
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Life a Bit Nicer For Chicago Cubs
New York AP reports Ernie Banks saying the Cubs laugh less at jokes this season. Banks, 32, notes improved mood and stability after years of rough seasons and a revolving coach system under Phil Wrigley. He hints at a brighter path with the club this year.
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Tuna Largest Mackerel Family Members
Tuna are the largest members of the mackerel family and include species found in oceans worldwide. They are known for their speed and are prized in commercial fishing and sport fishing alike.
Lawrence Speedway Opens Thursday with Grand Inaugural
The Lawrence Speedway opens at 1:30 p.m. Thursday on Highway 40 a mile south of the old drag strip. The Eastern Kansas Racing Association sponsors a slate of A and B trophy races, heats and features with about 40 cars. Local drivers and guests from Manhattan and Topeka are expected.
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Palmer Method Sand Shot Stance Revealed
The Palmer method advocates an open stance for bunker shots with the left foot pulled back from the target line more than the right. This alignment is cited as a common feature in effective sand play.
Big Memorial Day Handicaps at Aqueduct and Garden State
Fifteen horses are set for the Metropolitan Handicap at Aqueduct and the Jersey Derby at Garden State Park on Memorial Day. Admiral's Voyage carries top weight in the Met while Candy Spots aims for the Jersey Derby after a Preakness win. The Met could gross $118,100 with $76,815 to the winner. the Jersey Derby purse is $121,500 with $78,975 to the victor.
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Holiday Plans for Lawrence Country Club
Lawrence Country Club golfers prepare a Memorial Day schedule featuring a Scotch Foursome handicap tournament and a putting clock event. A buffet breakfast opens at 8 a.m. with play starting at 8:30 a.m. The afternoon features the handicap event and the putting clock rounds in the evening. Memorial Day signals a busy summer ahead for the club.
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Immigrant Arrivals at Ellis Island 1890 to 1954
Roughly 3,000,000 immigrants were processed at Ellis Island during the period from 1890 through 1954, marking a pivotal chapter in American immigration history. The gateway hosted vast flows of arrivals, with families, workers, and refugees seeking new lives in the United States.
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Parnelli Jones Top Choice In Indy 500-Mile Classic
Parnelli Jones holds the pole and leads contenders for the Memorial Day Classic at Indianapolis. The Torrance driver posted top speeds over 150 mph in trials and shares the front row with Jim Hurtubise and Don Branson, as A J Foyt and Dan Gurney chase victory.
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Area Fishing Slowed by Week of Rain in Kansas
Rainy weather this week slowed area fishing per Game Protector Eddie Bond of Lecompton. May 2027 reports show best spots Lake Shawnee Lone Star Tonganoxie and the slough south of the Kansas Turnpike and east of the East Interchange with crappie bullheads sunfish white bass drum and limited yields in Delaware River and Wakarusa. Worms and minnows were the top baits.
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Kentucky Cagers Fined in Laundry Coin Tampering
Lexington AP reports three Kentucky University students were fined 100 dollars and costs after being charged with tampering with coin operated machines. Patrolmen Warren and Mann said the youths were arrested following an attempted break into cash boxes on laundry room dryers Monday night. Fined were Lloyd R. Gibson, 20, Richard Broderson, 19, and Robert D. Gibson.
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Legion to Play Olathe Tonight
Manager Kenny Page sends the Lawrence American Legion base ball club against Olathe at 8 o'clock tonight in a Second District league game. Lawrence had defeated Topeka twice Monday and will travel to Topeka Thursday for two more in a make up doubleheader. Lawrence leads the four team league at 2 0 with Hutchinson and Salina.
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Dodgers blank Brewers as San Francisco gains lead
Yesterday's stars include Sandy Koufax and the Dodgers who shut out Milwaukee 7-0 on six hits. The performance moves Los Angeles within one game of the NL leaders San Francisco. Howie Goss drove in six for the Colts with two homers and a triple in an 8-7, 10 inning loss at St. Louis.
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