Roofers notch first loop win in VL baseball clash
Halstead Wray Roofer pitcher Tony Konderla allowed 10 hits and five runs but received strong support as the Roofers beat Westway Shopping Center 9-5 at Westside Athletic Field. Glen Wendt drove in three with a 2-for-4 day as Halstead improved to 2-3 in the Victory League. Westway fell to 1-2.
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Phil Smith
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Tom Stelly
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Gamecocks Eye Deep Run in College World Series
South Carolina, one of the NCAA co favorites, faces a double elimination start as Arizona State meets Fullerton State and Texas clashes with Oklahoma. Seton Hall and Eastern Michigan line up against South Carolina and Florida State respectively in opening round action. Coach Bobby Richardson notes past progress from regional goal to championship contenders.
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Major League Leaders AP National League Batting and Pitching
National League leaders include Batting .341 Watson Htn and .338 Sanguillen Pgh with 75 hits Garvey LA tops with 75 and 11 homers Bench Cin 38 RBIs and 11 homers. Stolen bases leader Morgan Cin 23 tied with Cedeno Htn. Pitching stars Kison Pgh .833 2.90 ERA and Messersmith LA 82 decisions 2.12 ERA. American League leaders feature Carew Min batting .425 and Munson NY 64 hits with Horton Det 12 homers and Rivers Cal 31 steals.
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Ryan
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Blyleven
Channel catfish bite notes from Marion and area reservoirs
The weekly fishing report notes good channel catfish action at Marion Reservoir upper end with worms and minnows. White bass hit lures while trolling, walleye slowed. reports also from Toronto Reservoir Fall River Reservoir and Cheney Reservoir noting various catfish catches and a 33 pound 12 ounce striped bass record at Cheney.
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Catfish Hunter Quietly Finds Groove For Yankees
Catfish Hunter said he is in the groove after beating the Minnesota Twins 7-4 as the Yankees rise above .500 for the first time. The $3.75 million ace has won eight of his last 10 decisions, lifting New York to second in the AL East behind Boston. Other AL results include Cleveland 8 Kansas 7 in 11, California 8 Detroit 3, and a rainout Texas Baltimore. In the NL, Mets 2 Houston 1 and Cubs 8 San Francisco 4.
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Midland Bankers and Gray dominate in Moundridge tournament
Midland National Bank and Gray's Sporting Goods Co both cruised to easy 15-1 and 18-0 wins over Dairy Inn and Hut chinson A's in the Moundridge Jaycees 6th Annual slow pitch tourney. Unruh pitched Gray's 3-hitter shutout, Richards 4-for-4 with two doubles, while Midland's Janzen and Loganbill fueled the offense.
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Newton Lions golf team shines in Overland Park flighted event
Newton Lions golfers performed well in a flighted tournament at Overland Park May 30 to June 1 during the state Lions convention. Team members Max Rhodenbaugh 73 tied for medalist, Tom Wentz 79 third in first flight, Jerry Jones 88 third in second flight, Fred Ice 90 third in third flight, Byron Brittain 95 first in fourth flight, with Art Kliewer and Walt Claassen 83 and Harvey Stucky 97 rounding out scoring.
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Newton
Dodgers Pass on Secondary Phase Draft In 1969 Talent Search
The Dodgers 18th in the secondary draft passed on remaining prospects as 24 clubs completed 16 rounds and 384 picks. Dennis Walling of Clemson was first off the board to Oakland with a .421 average and 60 RBIs in 38 games, after being drafted previously by the Giants. Walling's father argued education is worth more than $5,000.
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Clemson
Murphy aims for cash in Kemper Open after strong start
Bob Murphy, who won the Jackie Gleason Classic, hopes for a $50,000 payoff as he sits four under after a 68 in the Kemper Open's opening round. Ray Floyd leads with 65 while Murphy eyes a quick second round to chase the $250,000 event at Quail Hollow. Roger Maltbie and Bobby Mitchell sit two shots back at 67, seeking momentum.
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Ryan seeks fifth no hitter against Brewers tonight
Nolan Ryan faces Hank Aaron and the Milwaukee Brewers with a chance to join Two other legends by throwing a second consecutive no hitter and become the first pitcher with five no-nos. Ryan downplays pressure and says he will go for a win, not a perfect game.
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